Homemade Hair Conditioners to Moisturize, Soften, and Restore Your Hair

A hair conditioner means more than one thing. The first and foremost purpose of it is to moisturize the hair and the scalp. Due to external influences and also internal body reactions (hormones, stress), the skin on our head reacts differently. The most common reaction is dryness.

In homemade hair conditioners, ingredients like avocado and olive oil act as humectants. They trap in the moisture and keep it locked so that the hair shaft can receive the moisture it needs.

Hair conditioners give increased manageability to your hair, leaving it soft and shiny. They restore vitality and lustre and should be used every time you wash your hair.

The best conditioner is the one that give the best results when used on your hair. There is no way to tell the specific hair conditioner will be "the one". You need to try them and see which one fits you best.

The following conditioners use essential oils to perfume , balance and nourish your hair. These homemade conditioners make the perfect complement to your homemade shampoos.

Natural Hair Conditioner Recipe For Normal Hair 

2-3 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tbsp. jojoba oil
1 egg yolk
5 drops clary-sage essential oil
5 drops spearmint essential oil

For Dry Hair

2-3 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tbsp. jojoba oil
1 egg yolk
7 drops myrrh essential oil
3 drops geranium essential oil

For Oily Hair

2-3 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tbsp. aloe-vera gel
1 egg yolk

7 drops cedarwood essential oil
3 drops tea-tree essential oil

Protein Repairs Hair Damage

Egg yolks and other forms of protein, such as supplemental protein powders derived from eggs, whey milk, soy or rice, can help repair hair damage. Protein-based conditions smooth and bond the scales to the hair shaft. This produces resilient, shiny hair that's able to resist tangles.

For Dandruff

2-3 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tbsp. jojoba oil
1 egg yolk
5 drops tea-tree essential oil

3 drops cypress essential oil

3 drops rosemary essential oil

For Chemically Treated Hair

2-3 tbsp. warm wate

2 tbsp. protein powder
1 tbsp. jojoba oil
1 egg yolk
3 drops rose-otto essential oil
1 drop patchouli essential oil

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the appropriate conditioner until an easily spreadable paste forms.

Wash your hair. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair with your fingers. Massage the hair conditioner into the rest of your hair and your scalp.  Cover your hair with a shower cap and preheated towel. Leave on 1 - 2 hr.  Rinse and style as usual.

For Deep Hair Conditioning, apply conditioner to wet, washed hair.  Cover with a shower cap or plastic wrap.  Wrap your hair in a towel, one that has been warmed in a dryer.  Leave on for one to two hours, and then rinse. Repeat once or twice a  week, using a freesh batch of conditioner each time.