How to Make Avocado Hair Conditioner

Use avocados in a homemade conditioner that will rehydrate your hair.

The avocado is a fruit that contains a considerable amount of fat. Because of its high fat content the avocado is excellent at hydrating dry hair. Avocados are also rich in oils that rehydrate dry hair. Add olive oil, coconut milk or an egg to your homemade hair conditioner to add softness and shine to your hair. Use this conditioner every two weeks for lasting results.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1 avocado
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• Blender
• Shower cap

1. Cut the avocado in half. Remove the skin and pit. Place the avocado in the blender.

2. Separate the yolk from the egg. Add the yolk, the olive oil and/or coconut milk to the blender. Blend until smooth.

3. Wet hair. Apply mixture to your hair from the roots to the ends. Put a shower cap on over your hair to trap heat and allow the conditioner to penetrate into your hair. Leave conditioner on your hair from 20 minutes to overnight. The longer you leave it on, the deeper the conditioning effects will be.

4. Wash, condition and dry your hair as usual.

Tips & Warnings

• Use only 1/2 of an avocado if you have short hair.

• Add more olive oil or coconut milk if your avocado is large.

• Use any combination of egg yolk, coconut milk and olive oil to add shine and softness to your hair.

• If you are used to commercial conditioners, this will feel very different.

• Some people who have latex allergies are also allergic to avocados. Test the mixture on the inside of your wrist to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction before applying to your hair and scalp.

References

• Care2; Avocado: Kitchen Cupboard Beauty Tips; Cait Johnson; January 2002
• "Urban Belle"; The Avocado Hair Conditioner Treatment: Your Latest Solution to Healthy, Natural Hair; Tiffany M. Jones
• World's Healthiest Foods: Avocados