How to deep Condition hair at home

Deep conditioning hair keeps it soft.

Deep conditioning treatments help make your hair softer and protect it from damage. It is important to deep condition regularly, about every couple of weeks. There are many different deep conditioning treatment products that you can find at many drugstores or beauty supply stores. You can also make your own homemade deep conditioner in a pinch, although you'll most likely have more success with products.

Things You'll Need

• Deep conditioning treatment
• Shower cap

Instructions

1. Dampen you hair and apply the deep conditioning product to it with your fingers. Work through your hair and add a little extra to the ends of your hair.

2. Put a shower cap over your hair so that the deep conditioner can fully permeate your hair.

3. Leave the deep conditioning treatment in for at least 20 minutes before removing the cap.

4. Rinse your hair first with warm water and use cold water for a final rinse.

5. Finish by air drying your freshly conditioned hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Make a homemade deep conditioning treatment (similar to a hair mask) with 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup olive oil and three egg yolks. Mix the ingredients together and apply it to your hair. It is best to use a shower cap on your head to let the treatment fully process. Leave the homemade deep conditioner on your hair for 15 minutes before rinsing it out.

References

• "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy-to-Use Recipes for Body, Bath, and Hair"; Janice Cox; 2002
• "Jude's Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care Secrets (Living with Nature Series)"; Jude C. Todd; 2002
• "The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care"; Philip Kingsley; 2003
• "Every Woman's Guide to Beautiful Hair at Any Age"; Lisa Akbari; 2007