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Homemade Leave-In Treatments
These treatments are designed to be placed on your hair either after shampooing and conditioning and to be left in the hair or after shampooing, or as a pre-shampoo treatement.
Also after each title, you will notice "Leave-In" or "Rinse-Out", that way you will know how to use each recipe.
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MotownGirl's
Leave-In Conditioner (Leave-In)
Double
up the recipe as needed and substitute ingredients
as you need. It's a thick mixture and it
should be applied to soaking wet or damp
hair best of all - you don't need to use
much! It will provide your hair with the
perfect mixture of sheen, softness, curl
definition, moisture and fragrance! It does
not leave build up on my hair.
The
consistency should be somewhat thick - but it does depend on the type
of conditioner you use. It works best with thick, heavy conditioners
such as Suave Humectant, Eluence or Pantene Hydrating Curls. The type
of oil does not matter, except Wildgrowth - that smell is overpowering
and may not go well with the scent of the conditioner. PLEASE
NOTE - If you purchase the conditioner that is featured above,
you do not need to add Vegetable Glycerin or any oils because they
are included in the conditioner (shea butter). |
MotownGirl's
Homemade Spritz (Leave-In)
If
you find that your hair does not repsond
to direct oils or hair butters, try this
mixture for softness and mucho moisture!
Simply
pour ingredients into spray bottle and shake
well (be sure to leave some room to be able
to shake). I use this mixture for my twists/braids
and for freshing up my puffs and "out
styles". It gives me the perfect mixture
of moisture, softness and sheen! (This is
a watery mixture). |
Rosemary
Honey Conditioner (Rinse-Out)
This
conditioner blends honey for shine, the
essential oil of rosemary to stimulate hair
growth and olive oil seals in moisture.
Place
all the ingredients in a small bowl and
mix thoroughly. Pour into a clean plastic
bottle with a tight fitting stopper or lid.
Apply a small amount at a time to slightly
dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mixture
through hair until completely coated. Cover
hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated
in a microwave or dryer) or shower cap;
leave on to nourish and condition for 30
minutes. Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo
lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as
normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier
hair the natural way. (Thank you Ericka.)
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Herbal
Egg Conditioner (Rinse-Out)
Add
the lemon juice and honey to the egg and
beat together. Pour mixture into top of
double boiler and heat. Stir until it is
warm and creamy. Let cool. Mix the rosemary
oil in the vegetable oil and slowly add
it to the egg mixture. Leave this
mixture in with a plastic cap for at least 15 - 30 minutes then shampoo out.
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Honey/Olive
Oil Conditioner (Rinse-Out)
Directions: This
mixture will help to make your hair softer
and shinier. Heat the honey in the microwave
and mix the ingridents in a bowl. Work
a small amount at a time through hair
until coated. Cover hair with a shower
cap; leave on 30 minutes. Remove shower
cap; shampoo well and rinse. Dry as normal. |
Protein
Conditioner (Rinse-Out)
- 1
egg white
- 5
tablespoon plain yogurt
Directions: This
will help to strengthen your hair. Beat
1 egg white until foamy. Add to 5 TBS's
plain natural yogurt. Apply to hair in small
sections at a time. Leave in for 15 minutes.
Rinse and follow up with a moisturizing
deep conditioner for wonderful results. |
Caribbean
Queen Conditioner (Leave-In)
This mixture was
given to me from a friend. Women in her
family use this mixture to protect their
hair from the climate and sun.
Combine
all ingredients, and whisk thoroughly. After
shampooing, massage conditioner through
your hair and cover with a plastic shower
cap. Leave on for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly. |
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