0 DIY Natural Hair Deep Conditioner

Deep conditioning is optional and the need for it varies depending on how often you manipulate and handle your natural hair. If you use heat frequently, deep conditioning your often may be the key to maintaining healthy hair without heat damage. Also, if you protective style often using styles that don't allow you to fully moisturize your hair. This is especially true for those that use synthetic hair or weaves in their protective styles.

Now, what exactly is deep conditioning? Deep conditioning is when you apply a rinse out product or products to your hair that will penetrate the hair shaft and give your hair a boost of moisture or much needed protein. Think of it as a "red bull" for your hair. These treatments give your hair extra minerals and nutrients to help your hair remain strong. These treatments as I said are especially important for those who put a lot of stress on their tresses.

Here is a DIY Natural Hair Deep Conditioner Recipe, I use and you can try it as well.

3 Tablespoons of conditioner

2 Tablespoons Molasses (benefits of molasses)

2 Tablespoons Honey (Using Honey)

1 Tablespoon Wheatgerm Oil

Mix well and apply to whole head. I use a plastic bag/cap and then a shirt as heat (body heat). You can sit under the dryer. I wouldn't advise sleeping with this mixture due to the dark brown color and it may stain your pillow.

After applied and then with plastic cap- t-shirt situation:

You can add more to this Deep Conditioner or use as is. Be sure not to use any ingredients that are sealants, you want as much of this treatment to penetrate the hair shaft as possible. To keep this mix from being too runny, you can always add more conditioner to thicken the mix up. I use this mix in the place of my rinse out conditioner, so after I rinse it out, I move on to detangling and styling. I rinse the conditioner out while my hair is still twisted.

After rinsing the Deep Conditioner Out:

This deep conditioner is the bomb.com I'm telling you! It leaves my hair soft, shiny and strong! I love it! Here are some pics of my shed hair for a comparison as well.

Left: Normal weekly detangling session. Hair was just detangled 7 days prior.
Right: Detangling session done AFTER deep conditioning on hair that had not been detangled in over 2 weeks! I loss more hair in the 1 week than the 2 weeks!

Try the deep conditioner out and let me know how it works for you! I love it and I hope you will too!

This is my hair after detangling (which was a breeze) and re-twisting for a twist out and placing the twists in a bun. Check the shine!

Thanks for reading! Be sure to check back for the twist out results!

Do you deep condition? If so, how often and what do you use? Questions? Leave them in the comment box!

Thanks!

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0 Haircare: Add honey to your haircare regimen

Honey, which is readily available in most grocery stores, is very beneficial to hair. Learn how to get shine, moisture and reduce frizz with a simple honey rinse. You will see the difference in your hair after the first wash with this amazing humectant. 

I have very curly hair which is prone to frizz. It can be hard to retain moisture and keep my curls looking lively. Honey is helpful because it is a humectant. A humectant is a substance that attracts and holds moisture from the air or environment. This is especially beneficial when used in hair care to add moisture to dry, thirsty strands. 

The best ways to use honey is as a deep condition or a rinse. You can use honey alone as a gel substitute but, for some this results in dry, sticky hair due to the lack of water present. 

How to use honey as a quick conditioner rinse:

1. Section your hair into 2-4 sections. You can do more sections if needed; this depends on the length and thickness of your hair.

2. In the shower or under a faucet, take down one section of hair. While tilting your head in the direction of the stream of water, gently smooth the hair between your hands. {like a hair sandwich, with the hair being the meat and your hands the bread} Do this until your hair starts to feel smooth and fully saturated.

3. Pour 2 tablespoons {about a palmful} of honey into your hand and gently rub this into your hand. Use the same “sandwich technique” mentioned above to fully saturate your hair with the honey.

4. After your hair is fully saturated pin the hair up and proceed to do the other section(s).

5. Once your whole head is complete, rinse hair thoroughly. Let the water do that work, just hold your hair under the stream. The honey will rinse out very easily.

6. To reduce frizz, use an old t-shirt to dry your hair. This is called “plopping” and keeps the curls clumped together and keeps frizz at bay.

How to deep condition with honey:

1. Dampen hair with water.

2. You can use honey alone or add in equal parts of oils or conditioner. Use about ¼ cup of honey and equal parts of any additions you choose.

3. Put on a shower or heating cap and let the mixture soak in for 15-20 minutes. You can use a hair dryer to accelerate the process but, it is not necessary.

4. Rinse hair and wash as usual. 

*Note: Honey can lighten hair color over time, so keep this in mind. 

Be sure to use quality honey. Honey straight from a bee farm is best. Quality honey is dark and should crystallize when cold.

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