How to Make Your Own Clarifying Conditioner

Make your own conditioners from products you have at home.

Conditioners and other hair care products can build up on your hair and scalp. Products that claim to get rid of this build-up usually end up costing a fortune and stripping moisture from your hair. However, many items found right in your pantry can be used to create your own clarifying treatment at a fraction of the cost of store-bought products.

Things You'll Need

• Hair color mixing bowl (or any small plastic bowl)
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Wide tooth comb

Instructions

1. 

   Mix together baking soda and extra virgin olive oil in mixing bowl until it forms a paste. Mix in warm water until paste is completely dissolved.

2. 

   Add apple cider vinegar to solution immediately before use.

3. Apply half of clarifying solution, working from back to front, over dry, unwashed hair.

4. 

   Massage solution into scalp to remove build-up.

   Rub solution into scalp and roots using your fingers.

5. 

   Use a wide tooth comb to prevent breakage.

   Comb solution through hair with a wide tooth comb. Add the remainder of the solution and detangle hair from roots to ends. Leave the solution in your hair for five minutes.

6. Rinse your hair with warm water. Condition and style your hair as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Combine lemon juice and water to make a simple oil-free clarifier.

• Add scented oils to your mixture to leave your hair smelling like professional products.

References

• Natural Hair DIY
• Hair Clarifier