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DIY Hair Recipes

Apple Cider vinegar Rinse

Apple cider vinegar is used as a final clarifying rinse after shampooing to rid hair of build up. It is also used to add sheen and softness.It is done by mixing vinegar with distilled water. Be sure to make enough to rinse your entire head.

How to Make a Leave-In Conditioner for a Healthy Scalp

Written By Bryan Clark, eHow Contributorupdated April 01, 2011

Leave-in conditioner helps to alleviate dry, frizzy hair. It also eliminates split ends and leads to a healthier scalp. A leave-in conditioner differs from a normal conditioner as the hair is dampened and the conditioner is left in for a full day. Leave-in conditioner is composed of normal conditioner and a combination of other natural ingredients. The aroma of the conditioner is customizable based on the ingredients you choose.

Difficulty:

 Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You’ll Need

• Spray bottle
• Conditioner
• Natural oil
• Essential oil
• Water

1

Clean the spray bottle with soap and water before using.

2

Add 1/8 cup of conditioner to the spray bottle. Any bottled conditioner works.

3

Pour in 1 tsp. of natural oil. The oil can be olive, sweet almond, coconut, jojoba or avocado.

4

Add a few drops of glycerin.

5

Add in a few drops essential oil. This can be peppermint, jasmine or tea tree.

6

Fill the rest of the bottle with water.

7

Mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Natural Hair Relaxer

Written By:buzzle.com

Here are some best natural hair relaxer recipes. Using these will help you have less curly, soft and most importantly, manageable hair.

Relaxers are the creams or lotions that are used to loosen the curls and make them more manageable and less frizzy. These process the hair proteins, making the curly hair, less curly or straight. While there are various chemical relaxers available in best brands, you might like to opt for a natural one. The chemical hair relaxers can have serious side-effects and damage your hair. Opting natural hair relaxers for curly hair is always a smart choice as these are complete safe on your locks. So let’s move on to know more about some of the best natural hair relaxers.

Natural Hair Relaxer RecipesNatural Hair Relaxer

#1: Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the best ingredients for your hair. To make a hair relaxer recipe, take ¼ cup of olive oil and heat it till it is warm. Now remove it from heat and start applying it over your hair. Make sure you cover your entire mane and length of hair. Now take a warm towel and wrap it over your hair. Apply heat to the towel using a blow dryer for about 5-10 minutes. Wait for 1-2 hours and then wash off your hair as usual.

Natural Hair Relaxer #2: Coconut Cream

Coconut cream is another classic ingredient that works best for hair care. It is a popular natural hair relaxer. Take 4 tbsp coconut cream, 2 tbsp of coconut oil and 12 oz of fat free yogurt (no sugar added) to make the relaxer. Start by melting coconut cream and coconut oil in a double boiler. Now apply it thoroughly, from roots to tips. Wash off after an hour.

Natural Hair Relaxer #3: Milk
Milk is also popularly used as a natural hair relaxer. You’ll need a small spray bottle for this. Pour a cup of milk into this spray bottle. Now squirt it over your hair, make sure all your locks are covered with milk. Wash off your hair after 1 hour to have relaxed hair.

Natural Hair Relaxer #4: Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter acts as an effective moisturizer, by making them soft and loosening the curls. You can buy cocoa butter from a supermarket and apply it directly over your bangs. Make sure you apply a thick layer of the same on your hair. Finish by wrapping a damp, hot towel over your hair for bout 1-2 hours.

Natural Hair Relaxer #5: Lemon

Lemon works the best on hair by relaxing them and giving it a lustrous appearance. Take 1/2 cup lemon juice, add 2 tsp of honey and 3-4 cups of warm water to it. Mix well and apply this mixture on your hair thoroughly. Wash off as usual only after 2 hours and see the difference.

 

Natural Hair Relaxer #6: Honey

Honey is one of the effective natural relaxers for black hair . You will need 1 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup caramel. Mix these ingredients very thoroughly in a bowl. Apply it properly on your hair and wash off after 1/2 hour. This is one of the best natural hair relaxers for black hair.

Another great recipe is

Coconut Milk

• Coconut milk adds shine to your hair and keeps it looking sleek and silky. To treat your hair with coconut milk, mix 1 cup of coconut milk with the juice of one lemon and put the mixture in the refrigerator. When the mixture reaches the consistency of a creamy paste, spread it all over your hair and wrap your hair with a hot, moist towel. After a few minutes, rinse the coconut milk mixture out of your hair and wash it as you normally would. If you do this every time you wash your hair, you should notice results in less than a month.

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