Homemade Hair Conditioners

Hair conditioning is one of the necessary ways by which we can protect the hair, make it smooth and easier to manage. Conditioner performs as temporary filler which smoothes out chinks in the cuticle layer. This keeps strands from tangling around each other as you brush and style your hair.

Conditioner also develops a protective seal around hair, which forces the cuticle to lie flat - this flat surface reflects light and makes hair shine. In homemade hair conditioners, ingredients such as avocado and olive oil act as humectants. They trap in the moisture and keep it locked so that the hair shaft can admit the moisture it requires.

Nourishing hair conditioner is particularly used for dry hair and dry scalp. It has oils which don't leave a greasy remnant, but still provide enough moisture for hair to shine and look healthy. The best conditioner is the one which provide the best results when used on your hair. The hair conditioning treatment also helps to counterpoise dryness. Dry hair and spilt ends can benefit by regular conditioning.

The following conditioners use essential oils to perfume, balance and nurture your hair:

Avocado hair conditioner

Take one cup of avocado paste.
Egg yolk of two yolks.

Beat the egg and mix avocado to get the mixture. Apply for half an hour and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Jojoba oil hair conditioner

1 teaspoon jojoba oil.
1 cup warm beer.

Mix all ingredients. Apply to hair and massage through.

Sunflower hair conditioner

Take one cup of sunflower oil.
One cup of wheat germ oil.

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

Coconut milk hair conditioner

1 avocado.
coconut milk.

Peel and pit avocado. Add coconut milk until smooth and the consistency of hair conditioner. Apply to hair and massage through.

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