Some people might tell you that making your own leave-in hair conditioner is as simple as watering down the wash-out product already in your shower. But if you've adopted a no-poo hair care routine or need a little extra nourishment to bring your dry hair back to life, a deeper moisturizing treatment might be in order. An oil-based leave-in conditioner can help tame wild flyaways, soften brittle hair in dry temperatures, and protect a healthy mane.
The best thing about making your own hair serum recipe is that you get to customize the feel and smell every time you refill your precious bottle of botanical ingredients. I typically sway toward jojoba and argan oil for my lightly coarse, curly hair, which tends to stay dry and oil-free, no matter how much oil I add to it. This allows me to freshen up my look without taking a brush to my hair (which can just break up the curls and cause more frizz).
Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), which is actually a liquid plant wax, is the closest oil to our body’s naturally produced sebum. For this reason, jojoba oil doesn't tend to make you feel greasy. This is an especially good choice for oily hair types. Since it’s quick to be absorbed not only by your hair, but also by your skin, it's one of the most popular additions to facial oil serum recipes too.
Argan oil (Argania spinosa) is golden in color with a subtle aroma. This oil contains vitamin E, antioxidants, and fatty acids, which your hair will love!
This is the base I use for all of my hair serum recipes. Sometimes, I add a little rosehip seed oil or a dab of pomegranate seed oil in the winter. I regularly change the essential oils I use, but rosemary and lavender are two of my favorites.
Makes about 1 ounce.
Ingredients
Directions
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Alieta, blog contributor, is an Oregon native with a two-year certificate from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. Her other professional accreditations include: a degree in Computer Science at Oregon State University, a degree in Philosophy, Spanish, and Graphic Design from Portland State University, a scuba diving certification, and non-violent communication training. She enjoys spending her free time hiking in the woods with her Labradoodle, Pepperoni, or enjoying the view from her garden with her cat and a bubbly beverage. And winning the local Eugene hackathon!
Some people might tell you that making your own leave-in hair conditioner is as simple as watering down the wash-out product already in your shower. But if you've adopted a no-poo hair care routine or need a little extra nourishment to bring your dry hair back to life, a deeper moisturizing treatment might be in order. An oil-based leave-in conditioner can help tame wild flyaways, soften brittle hair in dry temperatures, and protect a healthy mane.
The best thing about making your own hair serum recipe is that you get to customize the feel and smell every time you refill your precious bottle of botanical ingredients. I typically sway toward jojoba and argan oil for my lightly coarse, curly hair, which tends to stay dry and oil-free, no matter how much oil I add to it. This allows me to freshen up my look without taking a brush to my hair (which can just break up the curls and cause more frizz).
Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), which is actually a liquid plant wax, is the closest oil to our body’s naturally produced sebum. For this reason, jojoba oil doesn't tend to make you feel greasy. This is an especially good choice for oily hair types. Since it’s quick to be absorbed not only by your hair, but also by your skin, it's one of the most popular additions to facial oil serum recipes too.
Argan oil (Argania spinosa) is golden in color with a subtle aroma. This oil contains vitamin E, antioxidants, and fatty acids, which your hair will love!
This is the base I use for all of my hair serum recipes. Sometimes, I add a little rosehip seed oil or a dab of pomegranate seed oil in the winter. I regularly change the essential oils I use, but rosemary and lavender are two of my favorites.
Makes about 1 ounce.
Ingredients
Directions
You may also be interested in:
Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes
Alieta, blog contributor, is an Oregon native with a two-year certificate from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. Her other professional accreditations include: a degree in Computer Science at Oregon State University, a degree in Philosophy, Spanish, and Graphic Design from Portland State University, a scuba diving certification, and non-violent communication training. She enjoys spending her free time hiking in the woods with her Labradoodle, Pepperoni, or enjoying the view from her garden with her cat and a bubbly beverage. And winning the local Eugene hackathon!
