DIY Conditioning Hair Treatments & Masks

February 8, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann Leave a Comment

Women ( & men ) have used natural oils as conditioners for hundreds of years.
This simple recipe restores damaged hair and eradicates dandruff. Warming the oil( not to hot though ) before use helps it better penetrate the hair shaft.
HOT OIL & GINGER HAIR RESTORER
3 Tablespoons Cold Pressed Olive Oil.
2 Teaspoons Fresh Ginger Root Juice

Step 1: Heat the olive oil, stirring until warm.

Step 2: Remove from heat , add ginger root juice and whisk rapidly.

Step 3: Massage through the hair and scalp then cover with a wet hot towel for 1 hour.

Step 4: Rinse in warm water or diluted apple cider vinegar. Finish with cold rinse.

Try these simple “Egg Masks” for the following hair types.

OILY HAIR

Mix 2x egg whites with 1 tablespoon of brewers yeast

DRY HAIR

Mix 2 x egg yolks with 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

ALL HAIR TYPES

Beat 2 x Egg Yolks into 1/2 cup Of Rum

Apply to wet hair, leave in for 20 minutes, then rinse ( in cool water ) thoroughly.

FINISH OFF WITH A HAIR RINSE

BE SURE TO READ TOMORROWS POST FOR SOME FAB HERBAL DIY HAIR RINSES

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DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub

If you love simple handmade gifts that still feel festive and special, this DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub from CraftBits is such a fun little project. It is bright, pretty, and has that sweet cherry scent that makes it feel perfect for Christmas gifting.

What I like about this tutorial is how easy it is to pull together. The scrub uses granulated sugar, sweet almond oil or another carrier oil, red cherry fragrance oil, and a touch of mica powder for color, so it feels like one of those projects you can make quickly but still package up beautifully.

It is the kind of bath and body recipe that works really well for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or just a little festive treat for yourself. The pretty pink-red color and cherry fragrance give it a cheerful Christmas feel without needing anything too complicated.

The tutorial itself is wonderfully straightforward too. You simply combine the ingredients well and store the finished scrub in an airtight container, which makes this a lovely beginner-friendly project for holiday crafting.

If you are looking for a quick Christmas body scrub recipe that feels handmade, giftable, and easy to recreate, this one is a sweet little pick.

Featured Project: DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub

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