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Top 12 Homemade Hair Conditioners For Smooth, Silky Hair

Top 12 Homemade Hair Conditioners For Smooth, Silky Hair

Rebecca D'Souza

20 September 2018

We always look forward to having great hair that feel silky and soft and are healthy and bouncy. Conditioners are a great way to manage the frizz, texture and help keep hair hydrated and untangled. There are many kinds of conditioners available in the market today that boast of deep nourishing treatments. But the reality is that these conditioners are replete with harmful chemicals the in long run does more harm to the hair. So, it is always better to go organic or natural when it comes to hair health. There are many ingredients which one can mix together to make natural hair conditioners that are completely safe and work best for all kinds of hair.

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CONDITIONERS FOR DRY HAIR
CONDITIONERS FOR OILY HAIR
CONDITIONERS FOR NORMAL HAIR

CONDITIONERS FOR DRY HAIR

Those with dry hair have a major problem taking care of the frizz that increases with every season change. Hence, few homemade conditioners would perfectly help detangle the tresses, giving them a silky and healthy shine.
1. COCONUT AND HONEY CONDITIONER
  
  Both coconut and honey are known for immense conditioning properties. Being a natural antiseptic, coconut helps to clean the scalp off bacteria and fungi that cause infections and honey penetrates into the hair roots, making them soft and smooth.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon Coconut oil
  - One tablespoon honey
  Method:
  - In a bowl mix together one tablespoon coconut oil along with one tablespoon honey to form a runny consistency paste.
  - Apply this natural conditioner on the roots, massage for at least 10-15 minutes, and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
  - Wash off with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process weekly for best results.
2. CURD AND LEMON MASK
  
  Curd is a known natural hair conditioner that softens the strands, while helping them grow in a healthy way. Lemon is loaded with the goodness of vitamin C and this provides the required nourishment to hair.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One cup fresh curd
  - Juice of one lemon
  Method:
  - In a bowl add one cup fresh curd and juice of a lemon to make a paste.
  - Apply this mix on the hair roots and scalp, gently massaging in circular motions and let it sit for 20 minutes at least
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process whenever you take head shower to feel the difference in hair texture.
3. JASMINE AND ROSE WATER MASK
  
  Jasmine oil has loads of vitamin E that helps to condition and smooth the hair strands. It also helps in healthy and thick growth of hair. This homemade conditioner for dry hair also manages to keep the frizz in check.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon Dabur Vatika Jasmine Coconut Hair Oil
  - Few drops of rose water
  - One vitamin E capsule
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine together one tablespoon Dabur Vatika Jasmine Coconut Hair Oil, few drops of rose water and one vitamin E capsule and mix them together.
  - Apply the mix on the hair strands and scalp and keep it on for 40-45 minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process at least twice a week for best results.
4. ALMOND OIL AND ALOE VERA CONDITIONER
  
  This homemade hair conditioner for dry hair helps to provide hydration as well as nourishment to the hair, aiding healthy growth. Almond hair oil helps in bringing shine and vigor the hair and aloe vera helps in cleansing the scalp.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon almond oil
  - One tablespoon aloe vera gel
  - One teaspoon honey
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine together one tablespoon almond oil, one tablespoon aloe vera gel and one teaspoon honey.
  - Apply the mix on the scalp as well as hair strands and leave it on for at least an hour.
  - Take a hot towel and wrap it around the hair for 15 more minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process at least once a week to feel healthier and softer hair.
5. EGG CONDITIONER
  
  Egg is known to provide an all round nourishment to the hair by strengthening the roots and hair follicles and aiding the growth of new hair cells. Egg protein helps in hair growth and also makes one of the best homemade conditioner for dry hair.
  
  Ingredients:
  - Two egg yolks
  - Few drops of rose water
  Method:
  - In a bowl break two eggs while separating their yolks from the whites.
  - To the yolks, add few drops of rose water and whisk properly.
  - Wet the hair and start applying the egg conditioner on to the scalp and the strands gently and let it sit for 30-35 minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process at least once a month for quick results.
CONDITIONERS FOR OILY HAIR

People with oily hair suffer a lot especially during monsoons. A lot of dirt and grime accumulate and cause trouble for the scalp causing itching and dandruff. There are many natural, every day ingredients that we can mix together to form some amazing homemade conditioners for oily hair, to make them soft, silky and healthy. Read more home remedies to remove dandruff at our blog.
1. BANANA AND HONEY CONDITIONER
  
  Banana is one awesome fruit loaded with vitamins and minerals, giving a daily boost to health. It also works as an amazing natural hair conditioner cleaning off the excess oil from scalp skin and making it free of infection causing bacteria and fungi.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One ripe banana
  - One tablespoon honey
  Method:
  - In a bowl mash a ripe banana to a pulp and then add a tablespoon of honey in it, whisking the two ingredients together.
  - Wet the hair strands and scalp and start applying the mash, gently massaging in circular motions.
  - Let the conditioner set in for 10-15 minutes and thereafter wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo.
  - Repeat the process weekly for best results.
2. ALOE VERA MASK WITH OLIVE OIL
  
  Aloe vera is one of the best natural elements that work like magic for our bodies. Be it our hair or skin, this herb helps to boost and aid a natural glow and shine. Olive oil conditions the hair perfectly, balancing the oil levels in the scalp and cleaning the hair thoroughly.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon aloe vera gel
  - One tablespoon olive hair oil
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine together one tablespoon aloe vera gel along with the same amount of olive hair oil to make a thick paste.
  - Apply the mix on the scalp as well as the hair strands and let it sit overnight.
  - Next morning, gently massage the mix for around 10 minutes and thereafter wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo.
  - Repeat the process weekly for best results.
3. AVOCADO CONDITIONER
  
  Avocado is a rich fruit in antioxidants that help to keep the scalp clean of bacteria and fungi that cause infections and itching due to excess oil. It also works as a natural conditioner balancing excess oil and making them soft, smooth and shiny.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One ripe avocado
  - One tablespoon olive hair oil
  Method:
  - In a bowl mash a ripe avocado to make a pulp and thereafter add one tablespoon olive hair oil and make a thick paste
  - Apply the paste on the scalp as well as the strands and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process once in two weeks for best results.
4. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
  
  Apple cider vinegar is one of the best used natural hair conditioner at home. It is acidic in nature and cleans the scalp as well as makes the hair soft and shinier.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One cup apple cider vinegar
  - Half cup water
  Method:
  - In a bowl add one cup apple cider vinegar to half cup water and mix well.
  - Apply the solution to the scalp and hair strands and let it sit for at least 30-35 minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and repeat the process at least twice a month for quick and best results.
CONDITIONERS FOR NORMAL HAIR

Those who have normal hair also suffer from seasonal breakage, hair fall and frizz. Hence it is very important to use natural homemade hair conditioners in a bid to make the hair vigorous and strong.
1. HONEY AND VINEGAR CONDITIONER
  
  Both honey and vinegar are best natural hair conditioners for the hair, helping to hydrate and moisturize the hair follicles and strands.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon raw honey
  - Two tablespoons white vinegar
  - One tablespoon amla hair oil
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine one tablespoon raw honey, two tablespoons white vinegar and one tablespoon amla hair oil to make a paste
  - Wet the hair and apply the mix on the scalp, gently massaging for 10 minutes and let it sit for another 15-20 minutes.
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process weekly.
2. YOGURT AND EGG MASK
  
  Yogurt is a great natural hair conditioner at home that works well for the damaged hair. And when mixed with egg whites, it creates a kind of magic potion that relieves the mane of damage.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One egg
  - One tablespoon fresh yogurt
  Method:
  - Break an egg and separate the white from the yolk. Use the white and mix a tablespoon of fresh yogurt in it to make a smooth paste.
  - Apply the paste on the hair strands and roots and let it sit for 10 minutes
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process weekly for best results.
3. MILK AND CREAM MASK
  
  Both milk and cream are natural moisturizers, make your tresses soft and silky, and provide the necessary nourishment to the hair roots.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon fresh cream
  - Two tablespoons raw milk
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine together one tablespoon fresh cream and two tablespoons raw milk to make a paste.
  - Apply the paste on the hair roots and strands and leave it on for 10-15 minutes
  - Wash off hair with a mild shampoo and repeat the process at least twice a week for best results.
4. CINNAMON AND MILK CONDITIONER
  
  Milk has nourishing natural conditioners that help strengthen the strands and follicles. It increases volume, moisture and gloss to the hair. Cinnamon aids regular blood circulation to the scalp and the roots and makes the hair strong and sturdy. Honey helps to lock in hydration and moisturization in the roots, making them healthy. It also promotes the growth of new hair cells and follicles.
  
  Ingredients:
  - One tablespoon cinnamon powder
  - One tablespoon raw milk
  - One teaspoon honey
  Method:
  - In a bowl combine together one tablespoon cinnamon powder, one tablespoon raw milk and one teaspoon honey to make a paste.
  - Warm the paste in microwave for 30 seconds.
  - Wet the hair and apply the mix on the scalp, gently massaging in circular motion for 5-10 minutes and thereafter let it sit for another 5 minutes
  - Wash off with cold water and a mild shampoo and repeat the process at least once a week for best and quick results.