The two main issues that women with curly hair complain about is that it dries up easily and tends to get frizzy. Both of these things happen because your curls act as an obstruction for the natural oil from your scalp to travel down the length of your hair. Thus, your curly hair gets parched and gets in dire need of moisturization.
Benefits Of Homemade Conditioners For Curly Hair
- Moisturize: First and foremost, treating your curly hair to a natural conditioner adds moisture to your hair and makes it look healthy and happy.
- Prevent damage: When your hair is moisturized and nourished, it reduces the chances of developing split ends and becomes less prone to breakage.
- Increases elasticity: Dry and brittle hair is not very elastic and breaks at the slightest bending and tension. Conditioning it makes it more elastic and strengthens it from within.
Now that you know all the wonderful ways that a DIY natural conditioner can benefit your curly hair, let’s look at the best ones you can try out!
1. Turkish Yogurt And Coconut Milk Deep Conditioner
Turkish yogurt is one of those super refreshing treats that make for the perfect breakfast. But what I did not know was that it can also be used to make a great DIY deep conditioner for curly hair. Not only do Turkish yogurt and coconut milk intensely moisturize and repair damaged hair, they also help open up your curls and give them definition.
What You Need
- 1 tablespoon Turkish yogurt
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
What To Do
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Divide your hair into 6-8 sections for easy applications.
- Apply this conditioner to each section of your hair, making sure you’ve coated all your hair from the roots to the tips.
- Roll your hair up and put on a shower cap.
- Leave the conditioner on for 45 minutes.
- Wash and shampoo your hair as normal.
2. Egg And Olive Hair Conditioner
You may be a little grossed out by the thought of applying raw eggs to your curly hair, but hear me out. Egg makes for a great natural conditioner for curly hair because it contains vitamin A that boosts sebum production, and thus, increases your hair’s ability to moisturize itself. Olive oil also hydrates your hair. Both of these ingredients work together to eliminate frizz and make your
What You Need
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
What To Do
- Whisk the egg and mix the olive oil into it.
- Apply this mixture all over dry hair.
- Put on a shower cap and blow dry it on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Wash and shampoo your hair with cool water.
3. Coconut Milk And Honey Hair Conditioner
If soft curly tresses are what you desire, then that is exactly what you’ll get with this DIY natural hair conditioner. While coconut milk restores damaged hair, honey softens and moisturizes it. Try out this natural conditioner to get shiny and smooth curls.
What You Need
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons honey
What To Do
- Beat the coconut milk and honey together until they are thoroughly mixed.
- After shampooing your hair, apply this mixture all over it.
- Leave the conditioner on for 10 minutes.
- Wash off with cool water.
4. Castor Oil And Egg Conditioner
Worried about hair fall and damaged hair? Then this natural conditioner is just for you. Castor oil is ridiculously famous for boosting hair growth and adding volume to your hair. Egg, on the other hand, contains proteins and amino acids that preserve your hair’s natural oils and makes your curls look naturally bouncy and shiny.
What You Need
- 1 tablespoon castor oil
- 1 egg
What To Do
- Beat the castor oil and egg together in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture to dry hair and put on a shower cap.
- Leave it on for an hour.
- Wash off and shampoo with cool water.
