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Glass jar with DIY leave in conditioner in it on a wooden board with a linen behind it.
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DIY Leave In Conditioner

Easy to make and nourishing for any type of hair, this homemade leave in conditioner results in silky soft locks every time.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Author Shelby Stover
Cost $2.00

Equipment

  • Mini Mason Jar
  • Glass measuring cup
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the shea butter. You can melt this on the stove using a double boiler. I used the microwave. It takes about a minute and a half, at 30 second intervals, to see when it is fully melted as microwaves are at different strengths.
    Measuring cup of shae butter in the microwave.
  • Add coconut oil and honey.
    Oil being added to a measuring cup of melted shae butter.
  • Stir the mixture together and transfer to an airtight container.
    Melted DIY hair mask in a mason jar.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until hardened.

Notes

Make sure to keep an eye on the shea butter as you melt it so that it doesn’t burn.
Add your essential oils (if using) in order so that they’re not going directly into something hot which can damage them.
Once hardened, the homemade leave in conditioner can be stored in your bathroom cupboard.