Homemade Beauty Recipes
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Published on 05/30/2009
Beautiful hair and skin with homemade recipes and items you can find in your kitchen.
Beautiful hair and skin with homemade recipes and items you can find in your kitchen. Homemade Hair Conditioners
This article will be updated regularly as we test new recipes. Review the published date as it is the best indicator of any recipe additions.
Readers with dreadlocks, braids, cornrows, weaves or other styles in which hair is compacted or one is unable to comb should avoid using these recipes. Proper rinsing is required when using food stuffs and unfortunately, you may not be able to remove certain items from intertwined hair.
AvoCoco Hair Conditioner
Avocados have high fatty content and proteins which are beneficial to hair.
Ingredients:
1 Avocado (mashed)
1/2-1 cup Coconut milk
Directions:
Combine the two ingredients in a bowl until smooth but not runny.
Comb the paste through your hair and massage into your scalp.
Cover hair with a plastic cap.
Allow AvoCoco to process (without heat) for let 10 -15 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.
Honey Mayo Protein Hair Deep Conditioner for Dry Hair
(subtitute store bought mayonnaise, not miracle whip)
Eggs contain natural proteins and add luster to hair. Honey is a natural humectant. Oils are hydrating and help seal in moisture. Combine the three and you have a wonderful honey mayo or better yet, a great deep conditioner.
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 teasppoon of honey
1/4 cup of distilled water
Add the following based on your hair's condition
Dry hair - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Oily hair - 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Normal hair - 2 tablespoons of jojoba or sesame oil
Directions: (This is actually the basic process of making mayonnaise. This recipe is not edible).
Beat the egg yolk. While beating the egg, slowly drizzle the oil over the egg being sure to beat the mixture vigorously.
Mix in the water.
Spread the prepared mixture into freshly shampooed hair.
Massage into scalp and throughout hair.
Cover with a plastic cap and allow the mixture to remain on the hair for 15-20 minutes. You want the conditioner to remain wet, if it feels as if it's drying out, start rinsing. The quicker this conditioner dries out, the longer it will take to rinse.
Rinse Thoroughly
Note: Mayo doesn't have the most pleasant odor. You may feel compelled to wash your hair again after attempting this treatment. Instead of shampooing, after rinsing out the mayo, apply your favorite store bought conditioner to your hair and cover with a new plastic cap. Ideally, you would process the conditioner with heat using a bonnet or hooded dryer for 5 minutes. Remove the cap and rinse thoroughly.
Readers with dreadlocks, braids, cornrows, weaves or other styles in which hair is compacted or one is unable to comb should avoid using these recipes. Proper rinsing is required when using food stuffs and unfortunately, you may not be able to remove certain items from intertwined hair.
AvoCoco Hair Conditioner
Avocados have high fatty content and proteins which are beneficial to hair.
Ingredients:
1 Avocado (mashed)
1/2-1 cup Coconut milk
Directions:
Combine the two ingredients in a bowl until smooth but not runny.
Comb the paste through your hair and massage into your scalp.
Cover hair with a plastic cap.
Allow AvoCoco to process (without heat) for let 10 -15 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.
Honey Mayo Protein Hair Deep Conditioner for Dry Hair
(subtitute store bought mayonnaise, not miracle whip)
Eggs contain natural proteins and add luster to hair. Honey is a natural humectant. Oils are hydrating and help seal in moisture. Combine the three and you have a wonderful honey mayo or better yet, a great deep conditioner.
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 teasppoon of honey
1/4 cup of distilled water
Add the following based on your hair's condition
Dry hair - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Oily hair - 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Normal hair - 2 tablespoons of jojoba or sesame oil
Directions: (This is actually the basic process of making mayonnaise. This recipe is not edible).
Beat the egg yolk. While beating the egg, slowly drizzle the oil over the egg being sure to beat the mixture vigorously.
Mix in the water.
Spread the prepared mixture into freshly shampooed hair.
Massage into scalp and throughout hair.
Cover with a plastic cap and allow the mixture to remain on the hair for 15-20 minutes. You want the conditioner to remain wet, if it feels as if it's drying out, start rinsing. The quicker this conditioner dries out, the longer it will take to rinse.
Rinse Thoroughly
Note: Mayo doesn't have the most pleasant odor. You may feel compelled to wash your hair again after attempting this treatment. Instead of shampooing, after rinsing out the mayo, apply your favorite store bought conditioner to your hair and cover with a new plastic cap. Ideally, you would process the conditioner with heat using a bonnet or hooded dryer for 5 minutes. Remove the cap and rinse thoroughly.
Egg Proteins for Healthy Hair Recipes
Egg has become an important part of your hair and skin care diet.
Everyone wants to have beautiful and lustrous hair. With the use of raw
eggs anyone can find themselves with beautiful hair.
- For strong and beautiful hair you can mix 2 egg yolks (depending on length of your hair) with 2 tsp. castor oil. Massage this mixture on your hair. Keep it for sometime then rinse it thoroughly.
- Whip up two raw eggs. Pour this mixture on your hair by massaging. Let it dry. Shampoo your hair and then give vinegar and water rinse. Follow this procedure every month for soft and smooth hair.
- Beat egg yolk thoroughly to make a frothy solution. Add 1 tsp baby oil and beat again to make a proper mixture. Add water to this mixture and apply it all over your scalp. Once dry, rinse well to get a proper conditioned treatment.
- Mix egg yolk in 1/4 cup of yogurt with a little lime skin. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply it to every single strand of hair. After applying keep it for 10 minutes and then wash it off. The combination of yogurt and egg is very good for your hair.
- Mix a whole egg to lemon juice. Whisk it properly. Once applied on your hair keep it for sometime. Rinse it thoroughly. This combination gives a shine to your dull hair.
- Beat egg yolk to make a frothy paste. Add 1/2 tsp. olive oil and beat the mixture again. Slowly and steadily add 3/4 cup of luke warm water. After shampooing, massage this conditioner and leave it for few minutes. Rinse it later.
- It is a good hair treatment for people who are in water most of the times like swimmers, surfers etc. Mix egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber to make a good mixture. Spread it evenly on your hair and keep it for 10 minutes. Rinse it thoroughly..
- Mix together 1 tbsp. honey, 1 egg yolk, 1/2 tsp. almond oil and 1 tbsp. yogurt. Make a frothy paste and apply it on your hair. Rinse it in 1/2 hours time. This will smooth your hair and moisturize it evenly.