Are you sick and tired of putting all those chemicals on your hair, in an attempt to recover its strength and health? Are you scared of product build-up? Well, you’re not alone.
Most of my clients spend a fortune in search of the best hair products. They wander around hair salons, pharmacies, and online stores, trying to find the products that suit their hair best. And you know what I tell them when they ask me for advice? To stop searching right now because the way toward thicker and healthier hair is all around them.
Yes, you heard me right. Mother Nature has everything you need— you just have to know how to use her benefits. And if you don’t, I’m here to teach you.
Homemade Conditioners For Damaged Hair
Each one of these homemade conditioners for damaged hair will improve your hair’s health. The good news is that neither of them takes more than a couple of minutes to make. And you have all the ingredients in your nearby supermarket.
1. Eggs and banana
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 ripe bananas
How to make it?
- Mash the bananas with a fork
- Blend the mashed mass with an egg in a blender
- Continue mixing it until you get an even structure
Process:
- Apply the mixture on the scalp
- Leave it on for 20 minutes
- Wash it off
How often?
- Once or twice a week
Benefits:
- Proteins in eggs and bananas encourage hair growth
- This conditioner hydrates the hair strands
- Banana’s natural oils protect the hair
- The mixture improves hair texture
2. Yogurt, egg, and avocado
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1/2 of avocado
- 2 tbsps. of yogurt
- a shower cap
How to make it?
- Blend the ingredients with some water until you get a consistent mass
Process:
- Smooth the mixture all over your hair evenly
- Massage the mixture into your scalp
- Put on a shower cap
- Leave it on for 20 minutes
- Wash it off with a mild shampoo
How often?
- Once or twice a week
Benefits:
- The proteins in yogurt strengthen your hair and promote hair growth
- Eggs make your hair shinier
- Avocado is rich in vitamin B which is crucial for healthy hair
3. Coconut oil
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsps. of virgin coconut oil
- A shower cap
How to make it?
- Melt the coconut oil in a pan
Process:
- Wet your hair (you need damp hair)
- Apply warm (make sure it’s not too hot) coconut oil all over the roots and the hair strands
- Put on a shower cap
- Leave it on for 2 hours (or even overnight if your hair is extra dry)
- Wash it off thoroughly
How often?
- 2 times a week
Benefits:
- Absorbs into your hair, giving it moisture
- Repairs breakage
- Nourishing properties
4. Apple cider vinegar
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsps. of apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps. of oil (coconut oil or olive oil)
- 2 tbsps. of water
How to make it?
- Put all the ingredients together in a bowl
- Mix the ingredients well
Process:
- Make sure your hair is clean
- Apply the conditioner on damp hair
- Leave it on for 30 minutes
- Rinse the hair off
How often?
- 1-2 times a week
Benefits:
- Apple cider vinegar balances your scalp’s pH
- It closes the hair cuticle
5. Coconut milk and honey
Ingredients:
- 200g of coconut milk
- 2 tbsps. of honey
How to make it?
- Blend the honey and the coconut milk together
- Keep mixing until you get a consistent mass
Process:
- Make sure your hair is damp
- Massage the mixture into your scalp
- Leave it on for 1 hour
- Wash your hair at least twice (honey is difficult to wash off)
How often?
- Once a week
Benefits:
- Coconut milk makes your hair smoother
- Honey has antibacterial properties
- Hair growth
6. Aloe vera and lemon
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. of lemon juice
- 2 tbsps. of Aloe Vera gel (or 1 Aloe Vera fresh leaf)
- Shower cap
How to make it?
- Blend the ingredients until you get a mixture in the form of a gel
Process:
- After you’re done shampooing, massage all the ingredients starting from the root of the hair
- Put a shower cap on
- Leave it for half an hour
- Wash the conditioner off with lukewarm water
How often?
- 2-3 times a week
Benefits:
- Aloe Vera has vitamins A, B, and C
- Lemon juice encourages hair growth
- Makes your hair less greasy
- Increases the health of your hair follicles
- Strengthens the hair
7. Virgin olive oil
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsps.of virgin olive oil
- Shower cap
How to make it?
- Warm the oil (be careful not to make it too hot)
- Stir the oil
Process:
- Apply the oil to dry hair
- Massage the conditioner from the root downwards
- Put a shower cap on
- Leave the oil for 15 minutes on the hair
- Comb your hair
- Shampoo and rinse it off
How often?
- Once a week if you have dry hair
- Once a month if you have oily hair
Benefits:
- Olive oil contains antioxidants
- Gives you thicker and stronger hair
- Has the power of entering the hair shaft
- Gives you smoother and shinier hair
