Mayonnaise makes a very good hair conditioner at an affordable price. For shiny, silky hair, rinse with vinegar. Don't worry, the smell disappears! To strip conditioner build-up off hair, use Dawn dish soap. This works very well.
Source: My sister-in-law who is a beautician.
By Ron from Cortez, CO
If you have color treated hair and want to make your own shampoo and conditioner from natural ingredients, here are some ideas. It's best to avoid harsh ingredients to prevent the colored dye from fading prematurely.
While there are many commercial products sold for conditioning dry hair it is easy to use everyday supplies you may already have at home to make your own conditioner. This is a page about homemade conditioning treatment for dry hair.
Coconut oil can be used as a hair conditioner to moisturize your hair after washing it. This is a page about coconut oil conditioner.
