Have you ever wondered why your hair just won’t act right? Why the frizz and split ends just love you? Why your hair soaks up EVERY drop of oil that hits it? Maybe you need a deep conditioning treatment that will love the hurt away. Or a spritz that will regularly moisturize your damaged and thirsty strands. Well ladies (and gents), if you have answered yes to ANY of these questions, then take heed to these awesome recipes that work for any type of hair.
Special note: For my natural ladies…you will absolutely LOVE these! Shantez’s Mayo, Honey and Avocado Deep Conditioner What you’ll need: Four spoonful’s of mayo (not salad dressing)
One half of an avocado Ten drops of rosemary Ten drops of tea tree oil OPTIONAL: Ten drops of a scented essential oil (sweet orange, grapefruit, rose, lemongrass, etc.) A teaspoon of olive oil A teaspoon of sweet almond oil A teaspoon of honey A bowl, spoon, tool for de-tangling such as wide toothed comb or Denman brush Hair clips, plastic shower caps OPTIONAL: A lather brush Directions: Wash your hair as usual and towel dry. De-tangle and part hair into sections with comb or brush and secure sections with clips.
In the bowl smash the avocado until it is creamed.
-Add mayo, rosemary, tea tree oil, scented essential oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil and honey and mix together. -Heat for about 30 seconds. Mix together with spoon and apply to hair with a lather brush or your hands.
-Each section of hair that has the mixture applied to should be twisted. After the whole head is complete, cover with plastic cap and let it sit anywhere from 25 min. to overnight.
-Anything left over should be used on another head of hair or thrown out due to the short amount of time it stays fresh.
-After you let it sit, wash out with a shampoo OR conditioner and style as usual. Shantez’s Moisturizing Hair Spritzer What you will need: One small spray bottle Six teaspoons of your favorite conditioner (Suave, Pantene, Crème of Nature, etc.) Fifteen drops of a healing essential oil (peppermint, tea tree, jojoba) A teaspoon of moisturizing oil (olive, coconut, sweet almond, avocado, grape seed, etc.) Three ounces of warm water Directions: Mix all contents in spray bottle and shake well. Spray onto hair and scalp.
-Using your fingertips, rub in mixture into hair and scalp in order to create good circulation.
Style as usual. -(Use whenever you deem necessary.)
-Using your fingertips, rub in mixture into hair and scalp in order to create good circulation.
Style as usual. -(Use whenever you deem necessary.)