Oily hair can be a very difficult thing to deal with. Professionals recommend not washing your hair every day, as that can cause unnecessary stress to your hair, and strip it off the essential oils that your scalp produces. However, not washing your hair, even for a couple of days, can lead your tresses to look heavy, slick and greasy because of the excess oil production. So what is the solution to this, you ask? It is relatively simple, you have to spend time taking care of your hair, and ensuring that you use the right products, which don’t cause your sebum glands to produce more oil. Today, we are going to be talking about the best homemade conditioner for oily hair.
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Before we get into the recipes, here are some of the most common causes for oily hair:
- Weather and environmental factors like temperature changes and pollution
- Over washing your hair
- Touching your hair too much
- Over conditioning your hair
- Biological factors like hormonal fluctuation and genetics
- Using the wrong shampoo or conditioner.
In order to take care of your hair, and ensure that it doesn’t become overtly oily too soon, you need to use the right shampoos and conditioners. Almost all the conditioners which are available in the market have a dense, creamy formula, which is a disaster for people with oily hair. It weighs your hair down and has an intense smoothening and moisturizing effect, which is sometimes the reason your hair looks oily even after you washed it.
However, it is not possible to do without conditioner either. It heals your hair if there is damage and is an added protective layering for your hair. It also stimulates your scalp and makes sure that your hair is moisturized. The solution to this dilemma is resorting to natural conditioners, which don’t have that dense texture, but can do all the things that a conditioner can.
It is not possible to find a natural conditioner like this in the market, so the best thing is to make your own! Here are some of the best, most nourishing and effective recipes for homemade conditioner for oily hair.
1. Coconut oil and honey
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Things you will need:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
How to use:
Melt the coconut oil over low heat or in the microwave and dissolve the honey in the oil till it is adequately dissolved. Apply this to your hair when you are washing it. Massage it onto your scalp and your tresses, and wash it off after you have left it on for 10 minutes.
Benefits:
You might be averse to using more oil on your hair when you are trying to tackle oily hair, but you have to trust in the inherent goodness of coconut oil to restore a normal state to your scalp. When you massage this conditioner onto your scalp, your glands are stimulated and nourished, so that they produce the right amount of oil. While the coconut oil might weigh your hair down, the honey adds bounce, shine and volume to your tired tresses, and makes it look incredible.
2. Banana and olive oil
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Things you will need:
2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
How to use:
It is difficult to mix all these ingredients together because of their varying densities. The best way to make this conditioner is to pop all your ingredients into a blender and give it a good mix till it forms a viscous paste. Apply this to your scalp and your hair, and leave it on for half an hour, preferably covered with a shower cap to avoid a mess. Wash it off with warm water and a little mild shampoo.
Benefits:
Bananas moisturize your hair, and leaves the strands squeaky clean. It also clears out the dirt and the grime from your scalp, so that the nutrition of the olive oil can seep in. The touch of honey is all you need to add volume and shine to your hair, and keep your hair clean for longer.
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3. Apple cider vinegar
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Things you will need:
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
How to use:
Simple mix equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar and use this to rinse your hair after you have washed it with shampoo.
Benefits:
Using apple cider vinegar conditioner gets rid of the excess oil in your hair, the acidity of the substance neutralizes your scalp and balances the pH level, which in turn helps the sebum glands produce the right amount of hormones. ACV also makes your hair shiny and soft, so that you don’t have to deal with greasy looking hair immediately after you have washed it.
4. Egg whites and yogurt
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Things you will need:
1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
How to use:
Whip the egg whites till they form stiff peaks. Fold in the yogurt and the mayonnaise (which is basically eggs and oil) and lather on this creamy mixture onto your hair. This might feel a little heavy, and can drip, so make sure you cover your head with a shower cap. Leave it on for half an hour and wash it off with warm water.
Benefits:
The probiotics in yogurt can kill any bacteria on your scalp, leaving it completely clean and devoid of residual grime, dirt and oil. The egg whites add fluffiness to your hair and makes it clean and shiny while the mayonnaise ensures that you hair is hydrated, without appearing oily.
5. Aloe vera and olive oil
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Things you will need:
½ cup aloe vera gel
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg yolk
How to use:
Scoop out the gel from an aloe vera leaf, till you have about half a cup of clear, fresh aloe vera gel. Blend it well with the olive oil and egg yolk, till you have a relatively frothy mixture. Use this like you would use your regular conditioner, and leave it on for at least 5-10 minutes, before washing it off with warm water.
Benefits:
Aloe vera has amazing healing properties, which helps your sebum glands function as they should. It clears the clogged pores on your scalp, and makes your head feel light and fresh. While olive oil nourishes your hair, the egg yolk makes your strands softer and fluffier, eliminating the heaviness that comes with oily hair.
6. Cinnamon and milk
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Things you will need:
2 tablespoon cinnamon
4 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon honey
How to use:
Mix all the ingredients together with a whisk, so that you get a slightly thick paste which you can use like a regular conditioner, but not more than twice a week. Apply it generously on your scalp and cover your head with a shower cap while it soaks into your hair. After half an hour, wash it off with warm water.
Benefits:
The milk and the cinnamon work together to promote lovely, healthy and damage-free hair. It adds shine and volume to your hair and makes your hair lighter. If you have weak hair and you are suffering from hair fall (which is a common problem for those who have oily hair), then this is the conditioner for you.
7. Avocado and coconut milk
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Things you will need:
1 ripe avocado
4 tablespoons coconut milk
How to use:
Smash the ripe avocado till it is a smooth paste. Blitz it with the coconut milk, so that it is evenly incorporated into the avocado. Apply this paste to your hair and let it sit for a while before you wash it off.
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Benefits:
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and proteins which helps in the reconstruction of damaged hair. It also has the ability to seep into the pores on your scalp and affect the follicles of your hair. The essential oils in avocado will nourish your hair, so that your sebum glands don’t feel the need to overcompensate by producing extra oil. The coconut milk is also an excellent substitute for coconut oil if you have extra oily hair, because it has all the goodness of coconut oil without the heavy texture.
These conditioners are made with all-natural ingredient ingredients which you can find in your kitchen, and the best part is, you get the same effect as a super expensive hair spa at a cost which is lesser than a standard cosmetic conditioner.
These were some of the best recipes for homemade conditioner for oily hair, but if you have any other tricks and tips that you use to deal with your oily hair problem, let us know in the comments section below!
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