If you have curly hair, you know finding a suitable conditioner to make your hair manageable is tricky, even hectic at times. With store-bought conditioners often laden with harsh chemicals, it can be hard to find something that won’t damage your hair and nourish it instead.
Fortunately, great homemade hair conditioners for curly hair will help tame, strengthen, and define your curls. All you need is a few ingredients from your pantry and a few minutes of your time to make these natural alternatives.
1. Honey Hair Conditioner
Honey is a humectant that is very useful for curly hair. It moisturizes your hair and keeps drawing moisture, so your curls remain soft and manageable.
Things You’ll Need
- Coconut Milk – 1/2 Cup (or as needed)
- Honey – 2 Tbsp. (or as needed)
How To Make
Whisk both ingredients until combined.
How To Use
Apply the DIY natural hair conditioner you prepared after shampooing your hair.
Massage for a few seconds.
Wash off after a few minutes.
Notes
You can increase the quantity of the ingredients proportionately according to your requirement. This quantity is for short – shoulder-length hair.
2. Vegan Avocado Hair Conditioner
Rich in essential fatty amino acids, avocado can help hydrate your curls, keep them hydrated, and helps to retain moisture. It’s great hair food and a must if you want bouncy curls.
Things You’ll Need
- Avocado – 1 (Ripe)
- Baking Soda – 1 Tbsp.
How To Make
- Scoop out the flesh from the avocado and mash it.
- If the paste is not smooth, run it in your blender.
- Add baking soda and a few spoons of water to get a smooth and pliable consistency.
How To Use
Apply the mixture from root to tips after washing your hair.
This is best applied to wet hair.
Massage for a few seconds and let it sit for 3 – 5 minutes before washing off.
3. Banana Hair Conditioner
Don’t look down on this humble fruit. It’s just what you need to get soft, shiny, and hydrated locks!
Bananas nourish and moisturize your hair and are rich in potassium, nutrients, and natural oils. It helps prevent and curb hair breakage. Calcium in milk helps curb hair loss and strengthens your hair roots and hair from within.
This is hydrating and nourishing. Honey adds volume from hair follicles and all the way to your tips. It also makes your curls shinier and softer.
Things You’ll Need
- Banana – 1 (Ripe)
- Milk – 4 Tbsp.
- Honey – 1 Tbsp.
How To Make
- Mash the banana using a fork – if the consistency is not smooth, you can run it in your blender.
- Add the milk and honey to the mashed banana and mix to combine.
How To Use
Apply this natural conditioner to your hair and scalp, gently massaging your way through your scalp – don’t forget to cover your hair all the way to the tips.
Cover your head with a shower cap and let the hair pack sit for a good 30 minutes before washing off.
Notes
You can add an egg to this natural conditioner, especially to soothe and nurture damaged hair.
Add coconut milk instead of milk and agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
4. Castor Oil Conditioner
The combination of egg and castor oil is just what you need to promote hair growth and strengthen your hair.
Rich in proteins and amino acids, eggs not only nourish your hair but also helps your hair retain its natural oils. As a result, it nurtures your curls and makes them happy and bouncy!
Things You’ll Need
- Castor Oil – 1 Tbsp.
- Lavender Essential Oil – 5 Drops
- Egg – 1
How To Make
Mix castor oil, egg, and lavender essential oil until fully combined.
How To Use
Apply the mixture to your hair and scalp – massaging your way through.
Next, apply the remaining mixture to your hair all the way to the tips.
Cover your head with a shower cap and let the mixture sit for 30 – 60 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly and wash off with a mild shampoo.
Notes
Add coconut or olive oil to this hair mask to increase the quantity depending on your hair length.
If your hair is frizzy, you can add a spoonful of argan oil.
5. Vegan Coconut Milk Hair Conditioner
Coconut milk can restore damaged hair and nourish it to health. It is also a great moisturizer and leaves your hair soft and shiny.
Add that to the nutrient powerhouse banana, and you have a great natural conditioner that works wonders to give you soft, bouncy, and voluptuous curls.
Things You’ll Need
- Banana – 1 (Ripe)
- Coconut Milk – 1/4 Cup
How To Make
- Mash the banana or run it in your blender for a smooth paste.
- Add in the coconut milk and whisk to combine.
How To Use
Apply this like a hair mask on dry hair all the way to the tips.
Then, cover your head with a shower cap and wait at least 30 minutes before washing off.
Do this at least once every two weeks.
6. Yogurt Hair Conditioner
Yogurt makes for a great DIY deep conditioner for curly hair. Combined with coconut milk and other ingredients, you have the perfect cocktail for stunning curls. Yogurt and coconut milk moisture and repair hair, besides nourishing and strengthening your locks.
Things You’ll Need
- Coconut Milk – 4 Tbsp.
- Yogurt – 1 Tbsp. (Unflavored/Plain & Unsweetened)
- Coconut Oil – 1 Tbsp.
- Lavender Essential Oil – 5 Drops
- Honey – 2 Tbsp.
How To Make
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
How To Use
Divide your hair into smaller sections and apply the deep conditioning treatment you just made to your scalp and hair.
Next, roll your hair into a bun and cover your head with a shower cap.
Wash off after 45 minutes.
Notes
For a vegan version, skip the honey or substitute it with agave nectar. Similarly, there are vegan yogurt options that you could try out and see how it works out for you.
7. Mayonnaise Hair Conditioner
You might not think mayonnaise, yogurt, and egg go together, but they work well together as a great deep conditioning and nourishing hair and scalp treatment.
Mayonnaise is a great add-in for curly hair as it gives you defined curls but, most importantly, tames frizz. Yogurt moisturizes and softens hair. Egg, on the other hand, strengthens and adds shine to your hair.
Things You’ll Need
- Egg White – 1
- Mayonnaise – 4 Tbsp.
- Yogurt – 4 Tbsp.
- Myrrh Essential Oil – a few drops
How To Make
Add all the ingredients and whisk to combine.
How To Use
Apply this natural conditioner to your hair and scalp.
Cover your head and let it sit for a good 30 minutes before washing off.
8. Vegan Aloe Hair Conditioner
Both aloe and sweet almond oil are soothing and calm unruly or dry curls. However, shiny and stunning locks are not the only benefit of using this homemade hair conditioner recipe.
Aloe vera gel smoothes your hair cuticles and manages frizz. It’s a natural emollient that moisturizes your hair and seals it in. Sweet almond oil adds shine and luster to your dull and lifeless mane.
Things You’ll Need
- Aloe Vera Gel – 2 Tbsp.
- Water – 1/4 Cup
- Sweet Almond Oil – 1 Tbsp.
How To Make
Run all the ingredients through your blender for a fine paste.
How To Use
Apply this mixture to your hair and scalp.
Let it sit for a good 20 minutes before washing it off.
Notes
You can also add Coconut Milk or Cream to this homemade hair conditioner.
If it suits you, you can add a dash of coconut oil instead of almond oil.
9. Vegan Olive Oil Hair Conditioner
Is your hair lifeless and dull? Fret not. Try this olive oil-based citrus conditioner to spruce up your hair instantly. Olive oil and coconut milk are great to strengthen and moisturize hair.
Combining all this with lemon juice, you have the perfect concoction for beating frizz and dull hair and taming your curls.
Things You’ll Need
- Olive Oil – 1/2 Tbsp.
- Lemon Juice – 1/2 Tbsp.
- Coconut Milk – 1.5 Tbsp.
How To Make
Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine.
How To Use
Apply the prepared mixture to your hair and scalp and let it sit for 20 minutes before washing off.
10. Vegan Persimmon Hair Conditioner
It is not very popular among the masses; many haven’t even heard of it until now! But now that you have heard about this wonderful fruit, never ignore it if you spot one.
Rich in Vitamins A, B & C, it can stimulate hair growth and add volume to your hair. Throw in some honey and essential oils, and you have a deep-conditioning treatment for curly locks.
Things You’ll Need
- Rosemary Twig – 1
- Persimmon – 1 (Ripe)
- Honey – 4 Tbsp.
- Sweet Almond Oil – 3 Tbsp.
- Myrrh Essential Oil – a few drops
How To Make
- Chop persimmon and grind it to a fine paste in your blender.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
- Whisk to combine.
How To Use
Apply the prepared hair treatment from root to tips and cover your head.
Wait for at least 20 minutes before washing off.
Notes
You can use argan oil or any carrier oil suitable for curly hair.
In addition, you can swap Myrrh for the essential oil of your choosing.
The Benefits Of Using Homemade Conditioners
Homemade hair conditioners cost a fraction of the cost of professional or store-bought conditioners for curly hair.
It’s easy to prepare and natural; you likely already have the ingredients at home.
It’s good for your hair, health, and pocket!
It’s chemical-free, paraben-free, and alcohol-free.
Is It Safe to Use a Homemade Conditioner?
Yes, it is. Preferably do a patch test before fully applying anything on your hair and scalp.
Final Thoughts
As always, let us know how you like these recipes and how they work. Do try out a few recipes and narrow down what suits you best.
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