Homemade Olive Oil Conditioner
This is the recipe for the Olive Oil conditioner that I talked about in the “Wash Your Locs” video. It can be used as a regular after shampoo conditioner, leave-in conditioner, or hair spritz.
blog: http://www.loveyourlocs.com
Note: I am not a cosmetologist or a chemist. This recipe is what works for me, but I can’t guarantee it will be great for everyone.
The recipe is:
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup aloe vera gel (dietary kind)
2 tbsp of vegetable glycerine
1 tbsp of honey
Essential Oils
Please make changes to it to suit your needs. If you do, comment and let us know what you did!
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I love the song …
I love the song that you used…and the conditioner too!
Comment by missasimmone — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
I really like this. …
I really like this. Thanks! It was nice and simple!
Comment by JanuariSparks — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@knp512 Have you …
@knp512 Have you tried using it as an all-over spritz instead of applying directly to your scalp? I use it as both leave-in after washing and as a daily spritz and my hair has never been kinder to me! It also helps prevent breakage and the PH on your recipe is excellent… I will be happy to share any other homemade recipes or alternatives to this one… please do the same, if you don’t mind. Your recipe has truly been a blessing and it ended my product junkie phase.
Comment by Runnergal — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@Runnergal: You …
@Runnergal: You know, I never thought of the Tea Tree acting as a preservative. That is probably why mine lasts so long!
I agree that it is a great leave-in. My scalp just doesn’t like oil. So when I rinse it out, the little bit of oil that remains is perfect for me. But when my hair is REALLY dry, I just leave it in!
Thank you so much for your comments! If you think of any other ingredients that would be great in this, PLEASE share!!!!
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@knp512 I just …
@knp512 I just realized that you add Tea Tree Oil as one of your essential oils… I didn’t the first time… Tea Tree Oil is a natural preservative.. so that’s probably another reason why yours hasn’t molded… this time I added Vitamin E Oil in place of the glycerine to help preserve it as well.. I’m just being extra careful
BTW- I love it as a leave-in… it’s interesting how you rinse yours out… I’ll try it that way as well just out of curiousity…thank you again. This was so helpful
Comment by Runnergal — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@Runnergal: I have …
@Runnergal: I have never had that problem myself. I keep the aloe in the fridge but when I mix it up I keep it in the shower. But, I use it everyday so it doesn’t stay in there long.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
Hello, thank you so …
Hello, thank you so much for this recipe… my hair loves it. Would you be so kind to update in the notes section of your video that it should be refrigerated afterwards in order to preserve it? I learned the hard way… the aloe vera gel molded after a week when I kept it in my shower stall…had to throw out the entire batch and just made a new one. Definitely keeping it in the fridge for now on! thanks so much!
Comment by Runnergal — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
Luv It !!!! TKS
Luv It !!!! TKS
Comment by nenamoyron — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@Sillythingable I …
@Sillythingable I like it for shine and softness.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
What exactly does …
What exactly does the glycerine do? Just curious
Comment by Sillythingable — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@loltankbo Just for …
@loltankbo Just for the length of time that it takes me to shower. It can also be used as a leave-in.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
How long do you …
How long do you leave on for?
Comment by loltankbo — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@DollyMat I use …
@DollyMat I use this conditioner just about everyday and I have had no problem with the vegetable glycerine. It gives my locs a nice shine!
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
Hi this is a great …
Hi this is a great vid , the ingrediants are all so wholesom and thanks for sharing this with us. I was also wondering if its safe to use a glycerine/water mix on my locs everyday as a spritz to soften? I have never used glycerine before but hear good things about the vegetable variety.
Comment by DollyMat — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@zing55 I have a …
@zing55 I have a video for an Herbal Tea shampoo recipe. I have actually started using it without the herbal tea lately but I still use the sweet almond oil and vegetable glycerine. You can also play around with the amount of castille soap that you use to suit your liking.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
I’m natural and I’m …
I’m natural and I’m trying to find a shampo that will not dry out my hair…do you have any tips or suggestions? Any homemade remedies?
Comment by zing55 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
I’m natural and I’m …
I’m natural and I’m trying to find a shampo that will not dry out my hair…do you have any tips or suggestions? Any homemade remedies?
Comment by zing55 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@knp512 @knp512 ok, …
@knp512 @knp512 ok, that helps! I’m about to make mine this weekend. thanks again
Comment by heyjai9 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@knp512 ok, that …
@knp512 ok, that helps! I’m about to make mine this weekend. thanks again
Comment by heyjai9 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
@heyjai9 I don’t, …
@heyjai9 I don’t, but I use it so much that is rarely sitting around for long.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
do you need to keep …
do you need to keep it in the fridge? THANKS!
Comment by heyjai9 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
I use it after I …
I use it after I shampoo.
Comment by knp512 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
after shampooing or …
after shampooing or before?
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Comment by hijadDios49 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
~Love the vid, will …
~Love the vid, will be trying it out!!! and THANX FOR MAKING IT SHORT AND SIMPLE!!~
Comment by reddiamonds88 — May 29, 2010 @ 3:45 pm