5 Easy DIY Hair Conditioners

1. Banana Deep Conditioner for Dry Hair

Bananas are one of the better kept secrets when it comes to treating dry hair, as they are rich in beneficial vitamins such as potassium and Vitamin A. Olive oil is used to help penetrate and add moisture to parched strands. Greek yogurt will provide the hair with a healthy balance of moisture and protein to help soften dry hair strands.

You will need:

1 ripe banana

2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon pure honey

plastic conditioning cap

How to Use: Mix banana and EVOO in a blender until very smooth, then add remaining ingredients and mix well until there are no lumps. Pour mixture through a strainer to remove any extra lumps or banana pulp before applying to your hair. Apply to wet hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for a minimum of 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

#2 Avocado Deep Conditioner for Dry, Damaged & Brittle Hair

Aside from avocados being extremely delicious, they are also great for treating dry and brittle hair, as they are rich in vitamins, oleic acid and other essential fatty acids. Honey is a natural humectant, and by adding this with naturally moisturizing oils, it will help the hair to retain moisture, strengthen the hair follicle, and enhance the overall texture of the hair.

You will need:

1 avocado, mashed well

2 tablespoons pure or organic honey

1 tablespoon avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)

plastic conditioning cap

How to Use: Be sure that your avocado is mashed very well. Add the avocado and the remaining ingredients to a blender, mixing until smooth. Apply to wet hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for one hour. Rinse thoroughly and follow up with a light conditioner if needed.

#3 Greek Yogurt Deep Conditioner for Severe Hair Breakage

Greek yogurt serves as a light, natural protein treatment that will help strengthen the hair. Greek yogurt is also full of fatty acids that will help to fortify and add sheen to hair. It also contains lactic acid and helps to hydrate dry, breaking hair strands. Castor oil will strengthens the hair, and act as an emollient to prevent the hair from losing moisture and breaking. The egg serves as a source of protein and also helps to strengthen and fortify the hair.

You will need:

1 cup plain Greek Yogurt

1 tablespoon castor oil (generic or JBCO)

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 whipped egg

plastic conditioning cap

How to Use: In a glass or ceramic bowl, whip Greek yogurt until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir until even. Apply to wet or damp hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for a minimum of one hour. Rinse thoroughly.

#4 Sesame Seed Oil to Minimize Dandruff and Itchy Scalp

Sesame seed oil is most commonly used in cooking and Indian massage practices, but this oil also works wonders for healing scalp infections, dandruff, dry scalp, and scalp fungus. The oil contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that help treat and kill bacteria that may cause dandruff. Aloe Vera gel is added to reduce inflammation of the scalp and also works to fight dandruff.

You will need:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

¼ cup sesame seed oil (not toasted sesame seed oil)

2 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel

1 tablespoon olive oil (or any penetrating oil)

2-3 drops peppermint oil or tea tree oil

plastic conditioning cap

How to Use: In a glass bowl, whip all ingredients and stir until evenly smooth. Apply to wet or damp hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for a minimum of one hour. Rinse thoroughly.

#5 Mayonnaise for Dull, Dry and Lifeless hair

Mayonnaise is full of oils and fats that your hair will love. It helps moisturize, soften and add sheen to dull, dry hair and prevents the strand from becoming weak. Honey adds sheen to the hair, and acts as an all-natural humectant that prevents the hair from losing moisture.

You will need:

1 cup regular Mayonnaise

1/3 cup plain yogurt

1/3 cup olive oil (or coconut oil)

2 tablespoons honey

plastic conditioning cap

How to Use: In a glass or ceramic bowl, whip all ingredients together and stir until evenly smooth. Apply to wet or damp hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for one hour before rinsing.