Who doesn’t want soft, nourished and shiny tresses? Women do want their hair to be perfect in every manner which is only possible if you treat them with the right hair care regime. Only a few people are blessed with naturally smooth and silky hair. The one product that you shouldn’t miss in your hair care basket(especially if you have dry and dull hair) is a hair conditioner. Using this after cleansing your hair helps in locking moisture and helping your mane remain soft and nourished. There are innumerable products that promise desired results but they might have chemicals in them which can cause harm to your hair. It is better to use only natural products and what is better than a homemade hair conditioner. In this article, we will tell you how to make coconut milk-based hair conditioner for hair nourishment.
Why is coconut milk is good for your hair?
You must have heard of the benefits of coconut oil for hair but in this article, we will talk about the benefits of coconut milk for hair problems. Coconut milk, as we all know is very nourishing and health-beneficial. It is widely used in skin care products for dry skin to hydrate and moisturize the skin. But it is equally good for hair as it would provide all the goodness to your hair just like coconut oil. The one thing in which it surpasses coconut oil is the greasiness factor. Coconut oil has a sticky texture whereas coconut milk is enriching. It won’t make your hair greasy.
Keeping that in mind, we are telling you how to make hair conditioner with coconut milk at home. This natural leave-in hair conditioner is best to safeguard hair from breakage after head wash. This also allows easy detangling of rough hair. In a nutshell, this homemade hair conditioner will look after common hair concerns including dry hair, damaged hair, frizzy hair, split ends and hair fall.
DIY Coconut Milk Leave-In Hair Conditioner
To make coconut milk hair conditioner, here is the list of all the ingredients that you need:
- Coconut milk- 4 tablespoons
- Coconut oil- 1 tablespoon
- Argan oil- 1 tablespoon
- Jojoba oil- 1 tablespoon
- 5 drops of Essential oil of your choice(depending upon the fragrance you like)
- Spray bottle
Method:
Follow these steps to make organic homemade hair conditioner using coconut milk:
- Take a glass bowl and add all the oils(coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, essential oil) to it. Blend them well.
- Pour this oil into the spray bottle.
- Now pour coconut milk into the bottle.
- Give this a good stir.
- Put this in the refrigerator and take it out when you want to use it.
- This leave-in conditioner would last for about 10 days.
- Give instant shine and moisture to your dull hair at any time.
NOTE: Do not keep this outside where it may come in contact with direct sunlight. Always keep it in a cool and dry place.
Hair care benefits of coconut milk
We have explained the process of making homemade coconut oil conditioners. Let us now tell you why coconut oil is good for hair.
Coconut milk for hair growth- There are certain studies that speak in favour of coconut milk for hair fall. The main reason why it could be helpful is that it is extremely hydrating and nourishing. It makes your hair soft, reduces friction which prevents them from falling.
Also Read: Dos and Don'ts of Hair Oiling To Promote Growth and Reduce Hair Problems
Controls dandruff- The moisturizing effect of coconut milk makes it a boon for dandruff problems. Besides, coconut milk is said to have anti-inflammatory properties to combat dandruff and scalp infection. Massaging coconut oil and coconut milk both can help you get rid of dandruff.
Coconut milk is supremely beneficial and it can promote hair health by reducing problems and their risk. If you replace store-bought hair conditioner with this homemade coconut milk conditioner, you would see remarkable changes in terms of hair care.
Image credits- freepik