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Homemade Leave-In Moisturizing Conditioner

Jill Nystul  ·  June 17, 2015
3 stars · 2 votes

Leave-in Conditioner

As I get *ahem* older…I find I need to wash my hair less and less. This is a good thing AND a bad thing. Good because I despise blow-drying my hair…bad because it essentially means my hair is MUCH dryer now. Recently I’ve started experimenting with using a leave-in moisturizing conditioner that I can spritz on my hair between washes that gives it added moisture, softness and shine.

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Homemade Leave-In Moisturizing Conditioner

Ingredients:

  • conditioner
  • water
  • 1 teaspoon carrier oil (almond, jojoba, olive or fractionated coconut)
  • 5-6 drops favorite essential oil

Directions:

Add 1 part of your favorite conditioner and 3 parts distilled water to a spray bottle. You can adjust the amount of water depending on your type of hair. If your hair is fine, use more water, but if your hair is thick and coarse, use less water.

Add 1 tsp carrier oil (almond, jojoba, olive, fractionated coconut are all good choices) and 5-6 drops essential oil. I love peppermint and rosemary together!

Shake the bottle well to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.

Leave-in Conditioner

Apply to hair before brushing. Can be used on damp, freshly washed hair, or dry hair. Store in a refrigerator to prolong the shelf life.

This recipe softens your hair, aids in detangling, and leaves your hair smelling wonderful! You can use this everyday or every other day if you’d like. It is one of the most moisturizing things I’ve ever used on my hair.

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I believe we should all love the place we call home and the life we live there. Since 2011, I've been dedicated to making One Good Thing by Jillee a reliable and trustworthy resource for modern homemakers navigating the everyday challenges of running a household. Join me as I share homemaking and lifestyle solutions that make life easier so you can enjoy it more!

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Danielle
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Going to try this one, Jill!

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6 months ago
Meh
Meh
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Why do you call it DIY when you use store-bought conditioner??

Man, what a disappointment.

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6 months ago
by Jillee
by Jillee

Hi Meh :-) Here’s a recipe for a fully homemade version: http://bit.ly/2W4mKE0

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6 months ago
Sandra Pierce
Sandra Pierce

This is amazing stuff. My scalp was dry, itching and flaking. I love to wear black but was afraid to because of flakes. When I saw this recipe I tried it. WOW it works awesome. I use it about every inch or so in strips across my scalp then rub it in to distribute it. No more itching, no more flakes. An added bonus is that I was losing a wad of hair in the shower every time I washed my hair. No more. My hair is not shedding any more. Miracle stuff! I’m a believer.

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4 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

SO glad you like it Sandra!

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4 years ago
Amanda
Amanda

Ohmygosh!!! I made this on 6/20 when you posted it. I opted for skipping store bought conditioner and used aloe vera gel instead, added lemon oil and VOILA! This is all I use now, converting my friends and making batches for them, thank you!! My curls look amazing. :)

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4 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

Great! So glad you’re liking it :-)

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4 years ago
Theresa
Theresa

If you are going to make this, please use DISTILLED water. Any other water,especially tap water, contains all sorts of contaminants you DO NOT want in your product. Even better, boil that DISTILLED water for at least 20 minutes. And keep in mind, the preservative that was originally in the store bought conditioner will be ineffective in this new product you make because you have diluted it down. Without adding a new preservative, it’s not really a safe thing to use after 1 week, given that you used distilled water too AND put it in the fridge. And no, vitamin… Read more »

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4 years ago
Edna
Edna

I am going to try this Leave-In Conditioner on my long hair..great idea!! Jillee, I love your site and all your natural products…Thanks so much for all you do……

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4 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

Thanks Edna! :-)

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4 years ago
Lea
Lea

This would be a good use for those sample size hair conditioners that you get from hotels… Empty one bottle and clean out the same bottle 3 X with water to make this leave in moisturizing conditioner……

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4 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

So smart Lea!!

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4 years ago
Cindy
Cindy

Jillee, what is carrier oil? Where can I get it? Thanks!

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4 years ago
Jill Nystul
Jill Nystul

Common carrier oils include: coconut oil (http://amzn.to/1Ipk95E), fractionated coconut oil (http://sparknaturals.com/index.php/e-spa-fractionated-coconut-oil-8-oz.html), jojoba oil (http://amzn.to/1Fsvpfo), hemp seed oil (http://sparknaturals.com/index.php/es-hempseed.html), avocado oil (http://amzn.to/1GonhNT), almond oil (http://sparknaturals.com/index.php/sweet-almond-oil.html), grapeseed oil (http://sparknaturals.com/index.php/grapeseed-oil-4-oz.html), or even olive oil!

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4 years ago
Matthew
Matthew

I have extremely dry hair and I’ve been using Pantene as a leave-in conditioner for a very, very long time. It is an off-label use, but I apply it to towel-dry hair and it dries with a hold that looks and acts similar to a light styling gel. However, the moment you run your fingers through your hair, it gives way to perfectly smooth, touchable hair. I am excited to introduce Jillian’s Coconut and Peppermint oil suggestions right into the bottle. However, allow me to suggest, that if you need this level of conditioning (as I do), and you have… Read more »

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4 years ago
Shirlee
Shirlee

Will wild orange be o.k. To use with coconut and water?

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4 years ago

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