Try These Homemade Leave In Conditioner For Natural Hair Softness!

1. Helps eases Detangling Process. A leave-in conditioner doubles as a great detangler. because it will make your detangling session much smoother.
2. Most leave-in conditioners use water as a base, and other ingredients to lock in moisture. It’s the locking-in that provides long-lasting moisture to your hair.
3. Softens Hair. Leave-in conditioners work to further soften your hair after stepping from the shower. You’ll find that your hair looks healthier and shinier if you use a leave-in on wash day.
4.  You don’t always have to get your hair soaking wet to detangle and style. A good water-based leave-in will allow you to dampen the hair enough to style it for a wash and go or to set it for twist-outs.
5. Leave-in conditioners add an extra layer of protection onto your curls. The protection will guard it from UV and frictional damage. However, DIY leave-ins are usually not strong enough to protect from flat irons and blow dryers. If you’re using these heat tools, you should purchase a silicone-based heat protectant. You can still use a leave-in conditioner, but then you’ll want to follow with a heat protectant before heat-styling.

Let’s get into the fun part!

The Easy Leave-In Conditioner

This recipe is for making a leave-in conditioner out of your regular conditioner is super easy and very affordable.

You just need a spray bottle and a bottle of your favorite conditioner.

It’s important to get the measurements right, otherwise, you’ll end up with hair that is filmy or flaky.

Ingredients

• 1 cup distilled water
• 4 tablespoons conditioner

Instructions

1. Pour the distilled water into a spray bottle.
2. Add your favorite conditioner.
3. Close the bottle and shake vigorously to mix.
4. Apply this spray after washing your hair or as a mid-week refresher.

DIY Leave-In Conditioner with Aloe

Aloe vera is one of the most hydrating ingredients for hair and you may find that it does more for your hair than plain water.

Aloe vera juice contains several key vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids–all of which are ideal for hair. Purchase an aloe vera juice that is distilled and that does not require refrigeration. This will allow you to store your leave-in conditioner in your bathroom cabinet.

Avocado oil is one of the best oils for hair, and you’ll find the texture creamier than olive oil. However, you can still use olive oil if you have trouble finding avocado oil.

Know that this DIY mixture contains no emulsifier.

Emulsifiers are usually added to store products to make the texture consistent. Because your DIY mixture contains no emulsifier, you’ll need to shake the bottle well each time you use it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup distilled aloe vera juice
• 2 tablespoons favorite conditioner
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin (optional)
• 5-15 drops lavender or other pleasant-smelling essential oil

Instructions

1. Pour the distilled aloe vera juice into a clean spray bottle
2. Add your favorite conditioner and avocado oil.
3. Add glycerin and lavender or another favorite essential oil.
4. Close spray bottle and shake vigorously.
5. Voila! Your leave-in conditioner is ready to use.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 3 tablespoons marshmallow root
• 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 5 drops lavender or other aromatic essential oil
• 1 teaspoon glycerin
• Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer

Instructions

1. Place the marshmallow root with the water in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain with a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a Pyrex cup or other heat-resistant container.
4. Let cool.
5. Pour into a spray bottle and add all other ingredients.
6. Shake before each use.

The Avocado Oil, Shea Butter & Hemp Oil Homemade Leave in Conditioner For Frizzy Curls

Ingredients

• Avocado Oil
• Shea Butter
• Hemp Oil
• Glycerin
• Aloe Vera Gel

Instructions

Slightly warm four tablespoons of Avocado oil, two tablespoons of Hemp oil, half a cup of melted shea butter and one tablespoon of an emulsifier of your choice by placing in a small pan.

Be careful not to burn and let it heat for 2 minutes so the ingredients melt.

Add two tablespoons of glycerin and aloe vera gel and heat for one minute in a separate pan.
Allow all the ingredients to cool down for one 10 minutes.

Once ready, you can add some Rosemary and Sweet orange essential oils – 2 drops each.

Mixing time, start by mixing the liquids with a hand blender whilst slowly pouring in the oils.

Mix until it becomes a creamy consistency.

You can go ahead and slightly wet your hair and scalp and part your hair into two sections.

Apply the leave in on each section of your hair. Ready!