Homemade Hair Recipes


Try some easy homemade hair recipes for shampoo and/or conditioner.
It may seem strange at first to use these recipes but some of these natural ingredients are really healthy for your hair. Olive oil conditions and adds moisture to your hair. Raw eggs makes your hair shiny and soft. Mayonnaise as well works great as a conditioner due to the raw eggs it contains. Another common kitchen ingredient that your hair will love is coconut milk.
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Germanium, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, or Tea Tree essential oils can be used with great results to your hair recipes. Add a few drops to any of the recipes on this page.

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How to Make Homemade Shampoo

Egg Shampoo

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Castile Soap
  • 1/2 Cup water
Blend together in a plastic container. Massage into wet hair in the shower and store remainder in fridge.
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Something this simple really will make your hair feel clean and soft after using this recipe.

Gentle Shampoo

  • 1/4 Cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Aloe Vera gel
Blend together and store remainder in fridge.


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Homemade Hair Recipes - Conditioner

Mayo and Avocado

  • 1 Cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 avocado
Blend ingredients in blender or food processor. Add mixture to wet hair and massage through length of hair. Place a shower cap over head and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Tomato Homemade Conditioner

  • 1 tomato
  • 4 Tablespoons oatmeal
Puree tomato and oatmeal in blender. Add to hair working in to the roots and ends. Place a shower cap over head and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Olive Oil Conditioning

Warm 1/2 Cup olive oil in the microwave for 30 seconds. Massage through hair into the ends. Place a shower cap over head and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water.

Banana Avocado Conditioner

  • 1 banana, ripe
  • 1 avocado, ripe
Mash both ingredients together until creamy. Massage into hair down to the roots and the ends. Comb through and pin hair up or use a shower cap. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse.

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