

Then, adjust to a high speed and mix for a minute.

To make sure the leave-in conditioner is right on track, you can use the pH tester to check for the pH (potential/power hydrogen). Now, transfer the leave-in conditioner into a clean jar or container. Yay! You have successfully DIY-ed your leave-in conditioner.

Finally, add 15 drops of your preservative and stir well for a few minutes. Then four drops of peppermint oil and stir well. So, take the bowl of your mix out of the bowl of cool water. At this point, your mix should have cooled down. After stirring for a couple of minutes, add ten drops of lavender oil and stir the mix again. Step 4: Add your oils and preservativeĪdd 20 drops of vitamin E oil to the mix and stir well with the whisk. Continue stirring with your whisk while the mix cools down to room temperature. When the cream is ready, take the small bowl out of the boiler and put it in a bowl of cool water. Continue stirring until you get your desired creamy consistency (you can choose to add more okra water if you want). Place the double boiler pot on the stove and stir with the whisk until all the emulsifier is melted. However, if you’d like a runny one, then add more okra water. If you want a thick consistency, add less okra water. Now here is the thing, the amount of okra water you add to the mix depends on the consistency you’d like. Finally, add the aqueous okra macerate, a.k.a okra water. After this, add three tablespoons of emulsifier BTMS-25. Next, add two tablespoons each of the melted mango butter and shea butter. In your double boiler pot, add one tablespoon each of avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and fractionated coconut oil.

Pour the content of the jar into your filter bag and extract the slimy water from the okra pods by squeezing the bag. When the time is up, you’ll notice that the water has cool down, and your okra water now has a bit of slimy consistency. Whisking the content will ensure the nutrients from the okra disperse into the water faster. Leave this mixture to sit for an hour, but during this period, you’ll need to whisk at regular intervals. Then put about 45 pieces of okra (heads and bottom parts) inside your clean heat-resistant jar and pour the hot mineral water into it. Step 1: Prepare the Aqueous okra macerate, a.k.a the okra waterįirst things first, put on your gloves, as this will help keep your palms and fingers clean from the messy process. Preservative (benzyl alcohol with dehydroacetic acid or any other preservative that is compatible with the ingredients).We’ll be using DIY enthusiast, UnivHair Soleil’s recipe to make this leave-in conditioner. So, how about you try making your own leave-in conditioner with ingredients that you know and can trust? With items laying about in your kitchen/those you can easily grab at a local store, you can DIY the best leave-in conditioner for your curly hair. Not to mention that many of these products can a bit pricey. However, unsafe ingredients in many leave-in conditioners out there can be a major deterrent when it comes to purchasing one for your curls. From providing the hair with moisture to controlling frizz to combating damage, among others, the benefits of a leave-in conditioner to hair, especially curly hair, cannot be overstated.
