10 Best Homemade Conditioners For Curly Hair

Anyone with curly hair can tell you that caring for it is similar to caring for a child. It requires continual nurturing and careful treatment, and if you don't give it what it wants, it will show tantrums by frizzing up. Women with curly hair have two major complaints: it dries out quickly and tends to get frizzy.

 

It is because your curls impede the natural oil from your scalp from travelling down the length of your hair. As a result, your curly hair becomes dehydrated and is often in dire need of moisture. While store-bought conditioners nourish your hair, the slew of chemicals they contain may cause long-term damage. What's the alternative? Of course, homemade conditioners for curly hair!

Here we bring you 10 homemade conditioner that will work like magic on curly hair:

 

1. Greek yogurt & coconut milk deep conditioner

Greek yoghurt is one of those incredibly refreshing delights that is ideal for breakfast. But you may not have realised that it can also be used to make a deep conditioner for curly hair. Not only can greek yoghurt and coconut milk nourish and mend damaged hair, but they also assist in opening up and defining your curls.  

What you need

• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup coconut milk

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 4 drops lavender essential oil

How to do it?

1. In a mixing dish, combine all of the ingredients.

2. To make application easier, divide your hair into 6-8 parts.

3. Apply this conditioner to each region of your hair, ensuring that it is well covered from the roots to the tips.

4. Put your hair up in a bun and cover it with a shower cap.

5. Allow 45 minutes for the conditioner to work.

6. Hair should be washed and shampooed as usual.

 

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2. Egg & olive oil hair conditioner

You might be a little put off by the idea of putting raw eggs in your curly hair, but bear with me. It is because eggs include vitamin A, which improves sebum production and so increases your hair's ability to hydrate itself. Olive oil hydrates your hair as well. Both of these components work together to reduce frizz and smooth out your curls. No doubt it is one of the best homemade hair conditioners for curly hair.

What you need

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to do it?

1. Combine the egg and olive oil in a mixing bowl.

2. This combination should be applied to dry hair all over.

3. Put on a shower cap and blow dry for 10 minutes on low heat.

4. Hair should be washed and shampooed with cool water.

 

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3. Coconut milk & honey hair conditioner

This DIY natural hair conditioner will give you soft curly tresses, which is just what you're looking for. Honey softens and hydrates hair while coconut milk repairs it. To get lustrous and smooth curls, use this natural conditioner.

What you need

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 4 tablespoons honey

How to do it?

1. Beat the coconut milk and honey together until they are thoroughly mixed.

2. Apply this mixture to your hair after shampooing it.

3. Allow 10 minutes for the conditioner to work.

4. Rinse with cold water.

 

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4. Castor oil & egg conditioner

Are you concerned about hair loss and damage? Then you'll love this natural conditioner. Castor oil is well-known for promoting hair growth and giving volume to the tresses. Proteins and amino acids in eggs, on the other hand, help to protect your hair's natural oils and make your curls look naturally bouncy and lustrous.

What you need

• 1 tablespoon castor oil

• 1 egg

How to do it?

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the castor oil and the egg.

2. Apply to dry hair and cover with a shower cap.

3. Set the timer for one hour.

4. Wash off and shampoo with cool water.

 

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5. Lemon juice, olive oil, & coconut milk hair conditioner

With this citrus-based hair conditioner, you can say goodbye to drab, poofy curls. We've all heard that olive oil and coconut milk are fantastic for hydrating and strengthening hair. Lemon juice, on the other hand, is a fantastic ingredient for combating humidity, reducing frizz, and taming your wild curls.

What you need

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk

How to do it?

1. Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and coconut milk together in a bowl.

2. On dry hair, apply the mixture and leave it on for 20 minutes.

3. Rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo.

 

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6. Avocado & baking soda shampoo + conditioner

Stop putting avocado on toast and start putting it on your hair if you want healthy and bouncy curly hair. Avocado is high in fatty amino acids, which not only moisturise but also help your hair retain moisture. It cleans the filth and debris from your scalp while nurturing your curls when used as a DIY natural shampoo-cum-conditioner for curly hair.

What you need

• 1 ripe avocado

• 2 tablespoons baking soda

• Water

How to do it?

1. Mash the avocado and mix the baking soda into it.

2. 1 tablespoon water at a time, until you get a smooth paste.

3. Wet your hair and apply this paste from the roots to the tips.

4. Allow 5 minutes for the paste to soak in.

5. Rinse with cold water.

 

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7. Mayonnaise, yoghurt, & egg white hair conditioner

That's a disgusting combo that you probably wouldn't put in your hair. But believe us when we tell you it works. First and foremost, mayonnaise is known for performing wonders on curly hair by reducing frizz and adding definition to curls. Egg white includes lutein, which makes your curls oh-so-shiny. While yoghurt moisturises your hair, egg white contains lutein, which makes your curls oh-so-shiny. So, give this natural conditioner a try and see for yourself.

What you need

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup yogurt

• 1 egg white

How to do it?

1. Whisk mayonnaise, yoghurt, and egg white together.

2. Apply this thick paste all over your hair from roots to tips.

3. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for 30 minutes.

4. Wash off with a mild shampoo.

 

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8. Banana & milk hair conditioner

You'll thank me later if you treat your curls to some banana delight. This is because bananas are high in vitamins, potassium, and natural oils, all of which moisturise, shine, and increase elasticity, reducing breakage. Use it with milk to condition your hair from within.

What you need

• 1 banana

• 3 tablespoons milk

How to do it?

1. To make a thick paste, mash the banana and add the milk.

2. From the roots to the tips, apply this paste on dry hair.

3. Place a shower cap over your head and leave it on for 30 minutes.

4. Shampoo your hair after rinsing it off with lukewarm water.

 

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9. Persimmon hair conditioner

I won't blame you for not knowing what a persimmon is because it's a fairly obscure fruit. This orange-colored fruit is high in vitamins A, B, and C, which promote hair growth and make your curls appear fuller. Combine it with honey and essential oils to treat and repair your curly hair from the inside out.

What you need1 persimmon

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 twig dried rosemary

• 3 tablespoons almond oil

• 5 drops lavender essential oil

How to do it?

1. In a food processor, peel and crush the persimmon.

2. Combine the other ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until a thick paste forms.

3. Apply the paste from the roots to  the tips of your hair.

4. Allow 10 minutes for it to work.

5. Use lukewarm water and a gentle shampoo to remove it.

 

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10. Aloe vera & sweet almond oil hair conditioner

This soothing aloe vera and sweet almond oil conditioner will make your curls seem smooth and lustrous. Aloe vera gel is a natural emollient that reduces frizz by smoothing the hair cuticle. However, it is especially beneficial for curly hair because it both supplies and seals moisture. Sweet almond oil, on the other hand, gives your curls the lustre and shine you've always desired.

What you need

• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

• 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil

• ½ cup water

How to do it?

1. To make a thin paste, combine the aloe vera gel, sweet almond oil, and water.

2. Apply the paste to moist hair and leave it on for 20 minutes to see results.

3. Rinse your hair with lukewarm water and shampoo as usual.

 

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So, what are you waiting for? Ransack your pantry and start making a DIY natural conditioner for your curly hair right away! And do comment below to let us know which one you liked best!

 

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