Homemade Hair Mayonnaise

The Conditioner that Just Won't Quit

J. McDaniel
Hair mayonnaise is useful in deep conditioning treatments. It also makes a great daily treatment for coarse or damaged hair types.

1 cup olive oil based mayonnaise
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp shea butter
1 tsp sage
1 tsp rosemary
1 tbsp preservative (if desired)
1 green tea bag

Place the green tea bag in just enough hot water to thoroughly wet the bag and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Next remove the tea bag from the dish, squeezing out excess water. Now you should have a dark green liquid which is the equivalent of green tea extract.

Add the shea butter to the green tea extract and melt it in a microwave then stir well.

Add this mixture in with the mayonnaise, coconut oil, sage, rosemary, and preservative, making sure to stir it well. Allow the mixture to set overnight. If not using preservative please note that this will need to stay in a refrigerator.

  • Shea butter is a hard substance but can be easily softened in a microwave for cosmetic applications
  • Olive oil is packed with fatty acids that help make hair shiny and healthy
  • Sage and Rosemary both help reduce scalp itch
After wash styling will be minimal with this conditioner as it leaves some oil behind in your hair to keep it shining and soft.

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