4 DIY Moisture Rich Deep Conditioner Recipes To Revive Your Hair

Fall has officially arrived and the cool air is moving in, which means it’s time to focus less on hair styling and more on hair health. With winter not too far away, it’s important to develop a healthy moisture rich hair regimen now so that your hair is prepared to withstand the bitter cold air.

You’re probably more than familiar with popular moisturizing deep conditioners from brands like Shea Moisture* and As I am*.

But you don’t always have time to re-stock those conditioners and you may find yourself in a bind on wash day if you run out of them.

Fortunately, you may have the makings for a moisture rich deep conditioner* right in your kitchen cabinet. These 5 DIY deep conditioner* recipes will leave your kinks and curls feeling soft, manageable, and juicy! After giving these recipes a try, you may find yourself preferring the homemade route over name brands.

Honey and Olive Oil* Moisture Madness Conditioner

Main Moisturizing Ingredient: While honey may not be great to use on hair by itself, it has some super moisturizing power when mixed with other natural ingredients. Honey is a natural humectant, which means that it attracts and locks in moisture. In addition to its moisturizing properties, honey acts as a natural anti-bacterial and can help heal the scalp if it’s sensitive. Honey also controls dandruff and makes the hair shiny.

Recipe:

• 2 Eggs
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil*
• 2 Tablespoons of Honey

Directions: Warm the honey and olive oil* in a bowl. Next, whisk the eggs into the honey and olive oil* thoroughly. Apply to your hair from root to tip and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Eggs will cook in hot water!

Avocado and Coconut* Oil Hair Strengthener

Main Moisturizing Ingredient: Avocado is not only delicious, but it’s also very moisturizing. Because it’s rich in essential fatty acids, it has the ability to lubricate dry hair.

The vitamin E* which is in the fruit, helps to repair dry and brittle hair. When coupled with coconut oil*, your hair has no choice but to bow down to the moisturizing and de-frizzing properties in this conditioner.

Recipe:
– 1 Tablespoon of Coconut* Oil
– 1 Whole Avocado

Directions: Warm coconut oil* and apply the oil to your scalp. As the oil sets, take your avocado and run it through a food processor* until it’s very smooth. If it’s not smooth, the chunks will be hard to rinse out of your hair. Next, apply the avocado to the length of your hair (not scalp) and let it sit for 15 minutes. This conditioner should be rinsed out with cool water. Co-wash after rinsing to make sure there are no Avocado bits left.

Bananas and Coconut Milk Moisture Bomb Conditioner

Main Moisturizing Ingredient: Did you know that bananas are made up of 75 per cent water? We all know that nothing provides moisture like water, which is why bananas are excellent to use in moisture rich deep conditioning* recipes.

Bananas are also filled with natural oils and vitamins* like A and potassium*, which help strengthen and re-store the hair’s elasticity. The coconut* milk and honey that are added in this recipe, will give you triple the moisture.

Recipe:
– 1 Banana
– 2 Tablespoons of Coconut* Milk
– 2 Tablespoons of Honey
– 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil* (optional)

Directions: Cut up bananas and place them in a blender with your coconut milk and honey. Blend the ingredients until the banana is very smooth because bits of banana are no fun to pick out of your hair.

If your hair is really parched and frizzy, you can add some coconut oil*. Let the mixture sit on hour hair for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with warm water and co-wash your hair if needed.

Pumpkin and Olive Oil* Autumn Sauce Conditioner

Main Moisturizing Ingredient: How convenient of pumpkin to make its way into this post for fall! If you’re obsessed with pumpkin this season, here’s a way that you can add it to your hair regimen. Pumpkin is packed with nutrients like vitamin A* and C, which can provide great moisture for your hair. Vitamin A* soothes the hair and vitamin C repairs.

Recipe:
– ½ Can of strained Pumpkin
– 2 Tablespoons of Honey
– 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil*

Directions: Blend pumpkin and honey in a blender until smooth. Add in olive oil, then apply mixture to the length of your hair. Let the conditioner sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and co-wash if necessary.

For Excellent Moisturizing Results:
-Wear a conditioning cap while the conditioner sits on your hair
-Sit under a hooded dryer* to boost your results
-Use the homemade conditioner immediately to receive all the benefits
-Combing your hair with a wide tooth comb* after applying the conditioner will help distribute the it evenly

If you’re hair frizzes, knots, and tangles regularly, then you’re definitely in need of some serious deep conditioning*. Eliminate the frizzing and tangling, and you can achieve healthy hair, less breakage, and minimum knotting.

Keeping your hair free of these things is important for a healthy hair journey – no matter how short or long. Please remember that these recipes can be tweaked to cater to your hair type and texture. What works for one, may not work for the masses.