Author: Namratha Gopal
Loading your bath essentials cupboard with conditioners that have harsh chemicals is really not a good idea and it damages your tresses in long run. So going chemical free and starting with the “no shampoo” journey will save your hair. Preparing your conditioners at home would be preferred most of the times and it has innumerable benefits as well. Conditioning is very essential especially to the dry-hair people and it keeps your hair hydrated, silky smooth, and frizz free. As I have already mentioned above, it becomes very necessary for the dry, frizzy and rough hair to take proper care be it oiling, shampooing and conditioning. Having told the importance of conditioning, let’s check out the recipe for olive oil hair conditioner.
RECIPE FOR OLIVE OIL HAIR CONDITIONER
Benefits of the ingredients used in the olive oil hair conditioner –
Olive Oil
Do not go to misconception of the fact that olive is a cleansing agent but many researches have been made on the effect it has on the hair. It has extreme moisturizing effect on the hair. Adds shine, softness and strengthens the hair follicles penetrating deep inside and locks the moisture. It helps to retain the hair length. Let’s keep it real and simple. Olive oil doesn’t help to grow your hair and it even doesn’t thicken your hair but it is known for its natural hair conditioning properties. But it prevents split ends. Nevertheless, it varies from person to person and the hair growth may be seen as a result of their age and scalp health.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is also very moisturizing and for the hair and scalp. It is rich in high fatty acids thus making easy for it to penetrate deep which can prevent from hair breakage. It has vitamin A and E with essential fatty acid which is why it helps to reduce dryness and prevent split ends. Adds shine and reduces frizziness. Shea butter has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and scalp irritation. It has the role of conditioning in overall hair health by lubricating cuticles and strengthening hair follicles.
Essential Oils
It’s completely up to you in choosing the type of essential oil and that what suits you. Those who are obsessed with the aroma after conditioning the hair can opt for rose oil and it even adds shine to the hair. If you are facing hair fall and hair thinning issues, then rosemary essential oil becomes the savior. If you just want to keep it simple and if you are really happy with your hair as natural though can go for lavender essential oil that keeps over scalp healthy and adds shine as well.
Beeswax
Beeswax is even used as the moisturizer for the face and has great skin benefits. There are many benefits for hair as well w.r.t beeswax. Beeswax is the great emulsifier that helps to bind with other ingredients used in this natural conditioner. It helps to moisturize the hair and scalp, may promote hair growth, soothes scalps and it is smoothens out the hair and straighten which is why it is used in most of the hair styling and other hair products.
Method
Things you need:
- 1/3th cup of olive oil
- 3 tbsp Shea butter (raw Shea butter would be better)
- Few drops of essential oil ( Your preference )
- 1 tbsp grated beeswax
Directions:
To prepare this olive oil hair conditioner, take small glass bowl and add 1/3th cup of olive oil, 3tbsp of Shea butter and 1tbsp grated beeswax. Place this bowl on the stand kept inside the kadai that has boiling water inside. To be precise melt all the three ingredients by double boil method. Add your favorite essential oil to it according your preference and need. Give a good mix and set it aside for some good 2 hours and now whisk it to smooth to form a fluffy kind of mixture. This can be used pre-shampoo mask and can be used as conditioner on your hair. After the bath apply this as the conditioner and wash after 5mins.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this conditioner and check if it works for your hair.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any scalp irritation.
- Do not expect instant results instead give it at least a week or month of time to see the results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the scalp health.
- Can adjust the quantity required as per the hair length.
- Concentrate on the hair ends rather than the scalp.
- Do not use it as leave-in conditioner.
