5 Natural And Homemade Conditioners For Shiny Hair

If we opt for the alternative of beer as a hair conditioner we must take into account that it is alcohol-free so that it does not over-dry the hair

It is becoming more and more fashionable to use homemade cosmetic products since they are cheaper and natural. In the case of hair lotions, such as conditioners, it is much more advisable to opt for alternatives that do not contain parabens, silicones or paraffins. And is that these substances can be harmful to health and cause a rebound effect on our hair.

Discover in this article which are the 5 best natural and homemade conditioners to have shiny, soft and silky hair.

What should you know about conditioners?

Conventional conditioners contain chemicals and other petroleum derivatives that penetrate our skin through the pores and reach the bloodstream. The result can be detrimental in the short and long term.

In addition, these components provide a satisfying result instantly and for hours afterward. However, during the following days, they dirty the hair much more quickly than if we had not used them.

In the long term, these conditioners alter the natural production of sebum  and cause the roots of our hair to be oily and the ends to be dry.

5 natural alternatives

We have several homemade and natural options that we can use as conditioners according to our hair type. Find out what they are!

1. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is one of those conditioners that our grandmothers already used  to achieve shiny and healthy hair.

Although the vinegar smell disappears when the hair dries, if it bothers us a lot, we can use it before the last rinse and mix it with a few drops of essential oils (lavender, tangerine, mint, etc.).

What should we do?

We can prepare a spray bottle with ¾ parts vinegar and ¼ part water, and always use it after shampooing.

2. Coconut oil

Extra virgin coconut oil is one of the best options for normal or dry hair, with split ends or damaged by hairdressing treatments.

• To use this conditioner, we must apply it before shampooing, even a couple of hours before, on damp hair, so that it nourishes the hair fibers well and is not greasy after the shower.
• We will apply them only from the middle of the hair to the ends, once or twice a week.

Plus, its delicate, tropical scent is delicious as a hair scent.

3. Egg yolk and lemon juice

This combination is ideal for conditioning any type of hair, especially for oily hair with a lack of volume:

• The  egg yolk is rich in fats, which deeply nourish the hair, and vitamins (A, B12, B6, B2, B1, D, E and folic acid), making it a nutritious cocktail for hair.
• Lemon juice adds shine to hair. However, we cannot use it alone because it would dry out the hair fibers a lot. For this reason, the combination of these two ingredients is excellent.

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk.
• The juice of ½ lemon.

What should we do?

• We will beat the raw yolk with the juice of half a lemon and we will apply it for a while before getting into the shower.
• Then we will wash with our usual shampoo.

4. Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil is one of the best options to apply in a cosmetic way, since it is the vegetable oil that has the closest texture to the natural sebum of the skin and hair. In this way, it is much more easily absorbed and provides deep hydration.

What should we do?

• We will apply it in small quantities before washing our hair with the usual shampoo.
• We can also apply a droplet on the tips at any time if we have them dry or with a tendency to open.