Make Your Own Styling GelI had trouble with the title of this post. It could have been 'Make your own setting lotion, volumizer, bodifier, or mousse'. I realize a lot of people don't set their hair as they did, 'back when'. Still, what I'm going to tell you about is a great bodifier without setting.
Homemade Hair and Skin ConditionerBoth my hair and skin tend to be dry, especially in the winter, and I rely on extra conditioning treatments. Hydrating products are expensive but through trial and error I've come up with the best treatment yet that satisfies both hair and skin and costs next to nothing.
Coconut ShampooI tried this shampoo and it works really well.
Homemade ShampooTake 1 cup of water and add 1 Tbsp. of baking soda into an empty bottle. Shake well. Distribute evenly through your hair and then rinse. Follow with 1 cup of water and 1 Tbsp. of app;e cider vinegar as a conditioner.
Natural Hair Gel From Flax SeedsIf you are in a bind for hair gel and don't have much cash on you, take a small handful of flax seeds, boil them in water and see a natural gel appear very soon!
Homemade Hair De-tanglerUse a small empty spray bottle; add 1 tablespoon of hair conditioner and fill the bottle with warm water. Shake well before you use. Spray on wet hair and brush, without tears. I use this on my two girls' hair and it works great!
Conditioning Recipe To Repair Damaged HairI worked at a spa for several years. This is my own recipe of things I have heard helped others over the years.
Frugal Hair RinseI noticed a couple of people have asked about using vinegar on the hair. Vinegar, as well as, lemon juice can be used as an acid rinse. Both products are used to remove any build-up from the hair and scalp.
Make Your Own Hair DetanglerFor hair detangler, fill a spray bottle with one third hair conditioner and two thirds water. Spray on hair and comb out. This not only detangles your hair, but also stretches your hair conditioner.
Deep Clean Your Hair With Baking SodaI use baking soda on my hair about once a month to get rid of build up. The small box of soda I keep in the shower kept getting wet and the soda would clump up.
Homemade Conditioning Rinse For ShineMany kitchen products can be used to make homemade shampoo, conditioner, and rinse. Hair rinses are usually used to add extra shine, bounce, color, or moisture to tired tresses.
Homemade Avocado Deep Conditioning TreatmentHere's a homemade hair conditioner with step by step instructions.
Dry Hair Conditioning TreatmentThis is an easy way 2 give your dry brittled hair it's moisture back. I've used it myself and got the recipe from a hair stylist, it works really good if you have split ends or you just want t your hair's moisture back.
Avocado And Mayonnaise Conditioner For HairAvocado and Mayonnaise Mask is a very good conditioner. This deep conditioner works wonders on dry and damaged hair.
Homemade Detangling SprayMy two little girls both have tender scalps, and one has long hair that tangles easily. The other one has curly red hair with a mind of it's own! I have had to buy commercial detangling spray to keep them from hollering while having their hair brushed in the mornings.
Save Money by Making Your Own Hair ProductsEverybody's noticed the wide variety of hair styling products sold commercially in the stores. They range in price, and some are quite expensive. You can make your own hair products for a lot less, and they are better for your hair because they don't contain alcohol or other chemicals which can dry hair.
Homemade Dry ShampooThis is an effective dry shampoo for when you can't use water.
Tomato Juice Hair RinseMix. Comb through clean, wet hair. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Restores pH balance and makes hair shiny and more manageable.
All Purpose Chamomile ShampooCover flowers in boiling water and let them stand 15 minutes. Strain out leaves and keep water. Add soap and let it soften. Beat in glycerin, pour in bottle and store in a cool, dark place.
Citrus Hair SprayChop one lemon (or orange for dry hair). Place in pot with 2 cups water and boil until only half of the original amount remains. Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
Avocado Hair and Face Beauty TreatmentThe only thing that takes frizz and dryness out of my hair is a mashed up avocado mixed with 1 egg yolk. Slather it on damp hair, heat a towel that is damp in the microwave and put towel on hair about 30 minutes.
Homemade Hair RinseThis recipe for hair rinse will make your hair shine.
