How To Make A D.I.Y Deep Conditioner

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. It's simple, your hair needs moisture and the only way to ensure those strands are healthy is to take all the steps of proper care. Deep conditioning is an essential step of this process. You should regularly deep condition your hair to help its elasticity, moisture and overall health. Depending on how frequently you wash your hair, deep conditioning should be combined with every wash. Just about every hair care brand has its own deep conditioner and there are countless complex recipes floating around on the internet. Don't waste your time. Making your own deep conditioner is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Here are the steps to a simple AND effective D.I.Y deep conditioner.

What you will need:

• 1 mashed avocado
• 2 tablespoons of honey (pure or organic)
• 1 tablespoon of oil (avocado or extra-virgin olive oil)
• Plastic conditioning cap

Step 1: Ensure your avocado is mashed very well so it's not too clumpy. Add the avocado and other ingredients into a blender, let it mix until it's smooth. 

Step 2: Once smoothly mixed, add the conditioner to your wet hair and put your cap on. You should let the ingredients sit for a minimum of 45 minutes. 

Step 3: Thoroughly rinse the conditioner out. 

And there you have it, 3 easy steps and very cheap ingredients to make your homemade deep conditioner. Avocados are rich in vitamins, oleic acid, and other essential fatty acids that help treat your hair. Honey is a natural humectant, combined with other natural oils such as olive or avocado oil it helps your hair retain its moisture and strengthen hair follicles. Deep conditioning is an easy process, all you need are a few ingredients to help your hair maintain its "life".

    Signing off, a true naturalista.