I made this. And you should too. There are only 3 main ingredients and it’s totally customizable. You could add your fave essential oils for an extra boost. Trust me when I tell you it will leave your hair super juicy. Moisturized. Nourished. All the good things you want from a leave-in conditioner. The ratio I use works best for dense, curly or textured hair, but if you have a thinner, looser texture add more aloe and less oil (or shea butter). Scroll down and I’ll share how to make leave-in conditioner at home. If there is any chance you need a thicker formula, give this one a try 😉
About the ingredients and supplies
Shea butter
- Highly moisturizing
- A natural hair conditioner
- Long shelf life (12-18 months)
Grapeseed oil
- Penetrates and nourishes the hair shaft
- Fights dry scalp and dandruff
- Strengthens and fortifies hair
Aloe vera gel
- A natural moisturizer
- Helps stimulate hair growth
- Helps to nourish and condition hair
Rosemary essential oil
- Promotes hair growth
- Prevents premature graying and dandruff
- Protects against hair loss
Geranium essential oil
- Promotes healthy, shiny hair
- Calm, relaxing fragrance
Lavender essential oil
- Promotes hair growth
- Fortifies scalp
- Has conditioning properties
Air-tight container
- I’ve repurposed an old glass jar, but if you don’t have anything handy, you can order something similar that I’ve linked above
- I try to repurpose old bottles and jars whenever possible, since it’s a great way to be more eco-friendly
- Make sure your container is air-tight to have as long a shelf life as possible
Electric mixer
- I don’t care how freakishly strong you think you are, hand-whipping shea butter is no easy feat!
- This electric hand mixer makes the task a breeze
How to make
- Add 1/3 shea butter to a large mixing bowl. This process is easier if you break it up into smaller pieces beforehand
- Use your electric mixer to whip the shea butter until creamy, and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed
- Add 1/3 grape seed oil to the mixing bowl and whip until well combined
- Next, add 1/3 cup aloe vera gel a little at a time, whipping on high, until incorporated. The mixture should be a fluffy consistency
- Now, add your essential oils. I’ve used 6 drops Rosemary, 12 drops Geranium and 6 drops Lavender. But can use whatever you like/have
- Use a spatula to scoop into your air-tight container. Refrigerate when not in use
How to use
- I apply to wet hair after co-washing or rinsing out my regular conditioner on wash day
- You could also apply to re-moisturize dry hair as needed
- The aloe vera contains preserving agents, so this leave-in conditioner should keep with refrigeration
- Now that you’ll learned how to make leave-in conditioner at home, what’s next? Any chance you need a pre-poo/detangler?
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