Organic Hair Care: Make it at Home (Page 2 of 2)

Article by Laura Jean Karr (11,537 pts ) , published Jun 25, 2009

Making Your Own Organic Conditioner

To create your own organic conditioner at home there is no need to use a base of castile soap. Along with mixing different ingredients for your personal preferences in making an organic shampoo at home, when making an organic at home conditioner there is room to play with different essential and fragrance oil combinations. For most organic conditioners, the popular choice is to use a base of plain organic yogurt.

If you do decide to use a yogurt base, keep in mind that the following information is for one to two applications of conditioning only. Yogurt based conditioners can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days but they are not typically a homemade product that you can let sit for long periods of time. Here are some organic homemade yogurt based conditioner recipes.

  • Strengthening: Combine 1/4oz organic plain yogurt, 1 egg yolk and the zest of two lemons.
  • Create Texture: Combine 1/4oz organic plain yogurt, 1 egg yolk and one smashed Avocado.
  • Dandruff Control: Combine 1/4oz organic plain yogurt, 1/4 cup Coconut oil and 3 tablespoons Lime juice.
  • Extra Moisturizing: Combine 4oz organic plain yogurt, 1 smashed banana and 1/2 cup honey. Leave mixture on for up to 40 minuets for a weekly organic conditioning treatment.

Making your own organic hair care at home can be an easy, fun and cheaper way to take care of your hair at home. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with experimenting with different combinations until you find the best overall product for your hair type and your lifestyle. If you would like to learn more about creating your own organic hair care products at home you can read through Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy to Use Recipes for Body, Bath and Hair by Janice Cox.

Now that you know how to make your own organic shampoo and conditioner, you might be interested in several recipes to make your own organic hair dye to lighten, darken, and even turn you into a redhead.

Comments

Nov 10, 2009 4:45 AM
roger
Handmade Soap
It is really a very informative site, .I've used Castille soaps before and never really loved the distinct smell they have. now i am using Made from Earth products.and it is the best for my hair.


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roger

Handmade Soap
Oct 14, 2009 9:37 PM
Allison Miller
miller786@aol.com
I love peppermint so I had to give the Made from Earth organic "Tea Tree Shampoo" and "Peppermint Conditioner" a try. I've used Castille soaps before and never really loved the distinct smell they have.

Anyway, the Peppermint Condition er and the Tea Tree Shampoo (from Made from Earth)are amazing and I LOVE the way it smells. And it really is true that you get a bit of tingle from the mint.

I only use sulfate-free washes because they don't make me dry and itchy. Sulfate-free washes are pretty hard to find so do yourself a favor and buy this wash!
Aug 2, 2009 8:22 PM
liz
RE: Organic Hair Care: Make it at Home
I absolutely love the Made from Earth Peppermint conditioner.

So far its my favorite one from the Made from Earth skincare line (though I have others on order to try). Made from Earth is completely natural - unlike other brands who may claim to be natural and/or organic (but somehow still manage to sneak the icky chemicals in) - so that alone makes this an awesome product for someone who's concerned about what their beauty products are made from. And on top of that, after only a few days of consistent use, my hair is softer and silkier than with any other product I've tried. The smell is a little strong, but fades to a nice subdued peppermint scent after the hair dries.

I've gotten many compliments on my hair since I've gone back to using Made from Earth products. I've spent a few years trying out all the "natural" brands to find the perfect line for my hip length hair...again, of all those supposedly natural brands -Made from Earth seems to be the only one that really is purely natural, and on top of that, has been the best for my hair.

It's extremely well worth the price!
 
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