Homemade Hair Helpers
Source of Recipe
Stephanie Pedersen
Recipe Introduction
Make nourishing hair treatments in minutes
Some hair products are not only expensive, but also they may
contain ingredients you wish to avoid. But don't despair.
Using ingredients that you may already have in your cabinet,
or by combining natural ingredients with your favorite store-
bought beauty product, you can produce nourishing hair
treatments within minutes.
Pre-shampoo Treatment for Dry or Damaged Hair
2 to 4 tablespoons of almond or sesame oil
Warm oil in a small saucepan over a gentle heat. Apply to dry
hair and allow to remain for 20 minutes to an hour. Shampoo
hair and follow with your regular rinse-out conditioner. (If
your hair is fine or thin, you may not need the regular after-
shampoo conditioner.)
Semi-Homemade Shampoo
2 teaspoons of almond, sesame or avocado oil
1 tablespoon of coconut milk or dairy milk (not non-fat)
1/4 cup of the shampoo of your choice
Combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together for
two to three minutes. The quantity is enough for two shampoos,
unless your hair is extremely long. Cover and store the
mixture in the refrigerator and use within two days. You will
find that the oil will give your hair a lovely shine and
manageability.
Semi-Homemade Spray-On Conditioner for All Hair Types
1 tablespoon of your favorite conditioner
8-ounce spray bottle
Water
Place a tablespoon of your favorite conditioner in the spray
bottle and then fill the bottle up with water. Shake the
bottle well before using. The spray is excellent for
controlling frizzy hair, conditioning dry hair, or treating
dehydrated hair. There is no need to rinse your hair after
spraying.
Homemade Deep Conditioner for Normal to Dry Hair
4 teaspoons of almond, sesame, or avocado oil
2 teaspoons of coconut oil (available in health and natural
food stores)
3 teaspoons of honey
1 teaspoon of cider vinegar
This recipe is perfect for people with dry or damaged hair
because it is a fairly rich conditioner. Slowly heat the first
two ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan
from heat and stir in the honey and vinegar. Use this mixture
on your hair after your normal shampooing routine. Leave it on
for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. The
result? Smooth and well-conditioned hair.
Hair Gel For All Hair Types
2 tablespoons of flax seeds
1 cup of water
One vitamin E capsule (optional, good for dry, damaged or
chemically-treated hair)
1 tablespoon of rosewater or 3 drops of your favorite
essential oil
Unlike the commercial varieties, this styling gel also acts as
a conditioner, so it is particularly good for dry hair.
Combine the flax seeds and water in a small saucepan. Bring
the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to
cool for 30 minutes. Strain out the seeds and stir in the
vitamin E oil (if using) and the rosewater or essential oil.
Pour the mixture into a clean jar and store it in the
refrigerator. It will keep for up to one month.
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Stephanie Pedersen is a writer who specializes in "lifestyle"
topics. She is the author of "The KISS Guide to Beauty" and
"The KISS Guide to Planning Your Wedding," both published by
DK Publishing. Visit her weblog at
www.xanga.com/stephaniepedersen
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