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Do-it-yourself conditioners for all hair types

applying conditionerrinsing hairHere are some easy do-it-yourself recipes to make your own hair conditioners. These are suitable for hair types and you can get equally superb results as you would by using well-known, expensive hair conditioners.

Sunflower oil hair conditioner

Ingredients:

Wheat germ oil 5 tbsp
Sunflower oil 5 tbsp

Procedure:

Mix the two oils and warm the mixture. Massage it on the head and wash off with lukewarm water to which 1 tbsp of lemon juice has been added.

Cider vinegar hair conditioner

Ingredients:

½ cup cider vinegar
2 pints of water

Procedure:

Mix all the ingredients together and leave on hair for 2 minutes. Rinse off. It gives your hair plenty of bounce and sparkle.

Avocado hair conditioner

Ingredients:

Avocado paste ½ cup
Olive oil - tbsp
Egg yolk- 1 egg

Procedure:

Beat the egg and mix avocado paste, add olive oil and blend well to get a smooth consistency. Apply this for 30 minutes on your hair and then wash off with lukewarm water. This paste performs the twin tasks of a rejuvenating hair pack as well as a conditioner.

You might also check these recipes for conditioners meant for dry hair.

To know more about conditioning and tips for conditioning read these posts:


Tips for conditioning your hair
Conditioning your hair

Comments

  1. Anonymous11:20 AM

    I have to tell you that the conditioner works magic on hair, it truly gives it the extra shine and the healthy feel that we all would love to have.

    Cheers

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  2. Anonymous11:24 AM

    Very cute, indeed!

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  3. Anonymous6:08 PM

    Those are great home remedies! I have never tried homemade conditioners for my hair! Probably should!

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  4. Anusha11:56 AM

    Avocado-- Rich in vitamins A, D, E, potassium, sulfur and chlorine, this fruit is used in facial and hair packs and is deep penetrating.

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  5. Amaresh11:58 AM

    Heat up one half cup of mayonnaise and apply to dry unwashed hair. Cover with plastic bag and wait for 15 minutes. Rinse and shampoo thoroughly.

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