DIY Coconut milk leave-in conditioner is an easy and cheap way to ensure your hair remains moisturised, soft and frizz-free.
Coconut milk has several essential hair nutrients such as vitamins B, C, and E. It also contains proteins as well as natural fatty acids that help give your hair a lush, rich, and healthy shine.
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Preparation time
🌺30 minutes.
* 10 minutes (if using canned coconut milk)
Benefits of DIY Coconut Milk Leave-In Conditioner
🌺The protein in coconut milk strengthens hair strands, as well as helps promote hair growth and nourishes hair.
🌺Coconut milk has also been known to help thicken hair as well as prevent dandruff. Plus, consistent use (at least X2 a week) can help prevent greying.
Ingredients
- X 1 cup of grated coconut (Canned coconut milk, if not making it from scratch)
- X 1 cup of water
- Optional : 15 – 20 drops of rosemary / lavender essential oil.
Steps
1. Make the coconut milk by grating X1 cups of coconut and then adding X2 cups of hot water to the coconut.
2. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes, allowing the nutrients to seep out and into the water.
3. Once the mixture has cooled, strain the coconut milk into a bowl, (before transferring to a spray bottle). This process helps separate the grated coconut husks from the liquid.
4. You can then add an essential oil of your choice to the mixture. Make sure you shake thoroughly to mix.
The leave-in conditioner is now ready for use.
Interested in trying out additional DIY recipes. Check out our recipe for your own DIY Rosemary oil and Fenugreek Oil for Hair Growth.
Storage
Store the mixture in your fridge to prolong its shelf life. You can use it for up to 3 – 5 days.
NaHaZo tip
Coconut milk has other super benefits. You can use the coconut milk as a protein treatment for your hair, as well as add it to your deep conditioning treatment.
Bonus tip: Store the mixture in ice cubes, and then defrost as and when needed. This hack makes it easier to maintain your coconut milk regime, without having to constantly make new batches.
Usage
In order to use your DIY leave-in conditioner:-
- Spritz the mixture on clean, damp hair and then distribute it throughout your hair, either with a comb or using your hands.
- You can also use it as a pre-poo treatment on your wash day.
Coconut milk can be used daily, as a leave-in conditioner, or once a week before your deep conditioning treatment.
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Allergens
Be on the lookout for any allergic reactions to check whether your hair agrees with this leave-in conditioner.
Additionally, remember that hair reacts differently to different products and you should always be careful to note what works and does not work for you.
Has your hair thrived using coconut milk as a leave-in conditioner? Share your experience in the comments section below.
