Hair Care Recipes

During my experimental phase, I came across several homemade hair care product recipes. These are commonly used in the natural hair community. I would definitely encourage you reference the recipes and inquire about their results from others. This article will list some recipes and my personal review of the recipes results.

Hair Product Recipes

Whipped Shea Butter

1 part Shea Butter
1 part Conditioner
1/2 part Oil
A few drops of essential oils that compliment your hair type and scent preference

Soften shea butter (a few seconds in the microwave)

Mix all ingredients together well.

Place in a sealed container

I love this recipe. This recipe is good as a moisturizer. I purchased my 100% African shea butter from my local African shop. To find your local African shop you can do a google search; try your downtown or urban areas. I used a biotin conditioner or no conditioner at all. It really depends on the consistency you would like or that your hair best responds too. For the oil, I would recommend using jojoba, almond or coconut oil. This can be found at your local beauty supply store, health food store or pharmacy.

ACV rinse

2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 Qt/L of distilled H20

This is very good for your hair. It prepares your hair to receive all the nutrients from your conditioner or homemade recipe.

Coconut Milk Soak

Apply as much coconut milk (canned) to your dry hair

Make sure to work it in really well.

Place a shower cap (or plastic bag) or towel.

Sit under a hair dryer for 10 �â'¬" 30 minutes

Shampoo out with a gentle shampoo and condition

LOVE THIS�â'¬ï¿½Your hair will smell good and feel GREAT! Please be sure the coconut milk is not expired. Yes, this product will go bad and trust me you will know it's bad.

Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup warmed olive oil (2 tbsp. for normal to oily hair)
4 drops essential oil of rosemary

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

Pour into a clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting lid.

Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair.

Massage scalp and work mixture through hair until completely coated.

Place a warm towel or shower cap and sit under a hair dryer on low heat;

Sit for 30 minutes

Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool
water.

Dry as normal

This is a great recipe to restore nutrients in your hair. Our hair endures weather conditions, styling tools and methods; we need to restore the needed nutrients to promote healthy growth.

Avocado and egg conditioner

Half an avocado
one egg yolk (no white)
half of one banana
two tablespoons of olive oil
essential oils of your choice
mix this thoroughly in a blender, do not mash

*Please be sure the mixture is smooth

Apply to dry hair

Let sit for 30 minutes

Shampoo and condition

Pat dry and style

Banana Hair Smoother

Ingredients:

1/2 banana
1 tsp. wheat germ oil
2 tsp. plain yogurt
1/4 avocado

Or...

1 banana (for mid-back length hair)
1 tablespoon honey
3-4 drops of jojoba oil

Blend banana then run it through a strainer/cheesecloth.

Mix in honey & jojoba oil.

Apply to length

Let sit for about 20 minutes.

Heat cap/shower cap or plastic bag.

This is great for controlling those split ends. The banana smoothie mix smells great and truly conditions your hair. This is my favorite. Choose which recipe works best for you.