LAurenrdaniels
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Natural hair
  • Tutorials
  • Contact
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Natural hair
  • Tutorials
  • Contact
Subscribe
LAurenrdaniels
LAurenrdaniels
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Natural hair
  • Tutorials
  • Contact
  • #curlyhair
  • #DIY
  • #naturalhair
  • #tutorial

DIY Hair conditioner

  • August 9, 2019
  • 2 minute read
  • 661 views
Total
15
Shares
0
0
15

This DIY Hair Conditioner recipe is so easy to make at home and uses common, all-natural ingredients you may already have laying around the house without the weird thickeners and emulsifying agents.

RELATED POSTS

  • DIY Hair Detangler & Pre poo
  • DIY Whipped natural hair butter

About the ingredients/supplies

Get the ingredients

Coconut water

  • Super hydrating for thee hair, also contains essential minerals our body needs
  • Can substitute distilled (or filtered) water here

Coconut milk

  • Moisturizing for the hair without weighing the hair down
  • Can substitute a different plant milk here depending on your preference

Apple cider vinegar

  • This acts as the clarifying agent and pH corrects your hair
  • Will NOT make your hair smell like vinegar, I promise!

Oat flour

  • Oats are super moisturizing
  • Also acts as a natural thickener/binder

Tapioca starch

  • Also known as Arrowroot starch/powder
  • Acts as a thickening agent

Rosemary essential oil

  • Stimulates cell renewal and has healing properties
  • Nourishes the scalp and promotes hair growth

Peppermint essential oil

  • Stimulates and hydrates the scalp
  • Has anti-fungal properties and helps prevent hair loss

Lavender essential oil

  • Promotes hair growth and a healthy scalp
  • Has conditioning properties

Container

  • Has pump for easy application
  • Stores easily in the shower
DIY Hair conditioner

How to make

  1. Add 1/2 cup of coconut water, 3/4 cup of coconut milk, 1.5 tbsp of oat flour and 1.5 tbsp of tapioca starch to a saucepan and place on medium-low heat
  2. Stir constantly to combine until it thickens, or about 5 minutes
  3. Allow to cool
  4. Add to blender and blend until smooth
  5. Add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 3 drops each of rosemary, peppermint and lavender essential oils
  6. Lightly blend to combine
  7. Transfer to your container
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 1 cup of conditioner
  • I made my own oat flour by simply blending rolled oats in a blender until a powdery consistency is reached
  • You can substitute distilled (or filtered) water for the coconut water
  • Now that you’re a pro and can make your own DIY Hair conditioner, why not make your own DIY Pre poo next? I double-dare ya 😉

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @LAurenrdaniels on Instagram and hashtag it #LAurenrdaniels

Total
15
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 15
Related Topics
  • cheap
  • chemical free
  • clean
  • cleaning
  • curly
  • Curly hair
  • DIY
  • DIY Hair conditioner
  • dyi
  • easy
  • eco-friendly
  • effective
  • green living
  • hacks
  • hair
  • hair conditioner
  • health
  • healthy hair
  • home made
  • homemade
  • how-to
  • howto
  • Low waste
  • natural
  • Natural hair
  • non-toxic
  • recipe
  • save
  • toxin-free
  • tutorial
2 comments
  1. Pingback: DIY Hair Detangler & Pre poo - LAurenrdaniels - Melts tangles away!
  2. Pingback: Natural shampoo for dry hair - LAurenrdaniels - It works wonders

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Featured Posts
  • You need this toilet paper foam spray in your life 1
    You need this toilet paper foam spray in your life
    • March 3, 2021
  • How I made reusable face cloths at home 2
    How I made reusable face cloths at home
    • February 24, 2021
  • How to make your own toothpaste at home 3
    Make your own toothpaste at home
    • February 17, 2021
  • Make your own lip balm at home 4
    Make your own lip balm at home
    • February 10, 2021
  • Homemade oil for hair fall and growth 5
    Homemade oil for hair fall and growth
    • December 30, 2020
Recent Posts
  • How to make beard balm at home
    How to make beard balm at home
    • December 23, 2020
  • Make african black soap shampoo
    Make african black soap shampoo
    • December 16, 2020
  • Make hand sanitizer spray at home
    Make hand sanitizer spray at home
    • December 9, 2020
Categories
  • #cleaningtips (30)
  • #curlyhair (9)
  • #DIY (84)
  • #ecofriendly (70)
  • #essentialoils (66)
  • #fruitflytrap (2)
  • #homehacks (28)
  • #howto (59)
  • #lowwaste (51)
  • #naturalhair (10)
  • #nobake (1)
  • #nontoxic (70)
  • #recipes (22)
  • #skincare (30)
  • #tutorial (75)
  • home (1)

Subscribe

LAurenrdaniels
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Natural hair
  • Tutorials
  • Contact
Dedicated to bringing you healthy, eco-friendly (and pocket friendly) swaps for your everyday life. Quick and easy, I promise ;)

Input your search keywords and press Enter.