Aloe Vera Leave In Conditioner Recipe

A leave-in conditioner is great for frizzy, dry hair. It can also be used on naturally curly hair and other hair types that need moisture, softness and extra TLC.

A natural leave-in hair conditioner has many benefits. Use it to detangle your hair before washing it, and while combing out dead hairs. Use a leave-in hair conditioner to hydrate, soften, and protect your hair after you wash it. Spray at least 2 inches away from the hair and up to the tips. Avoid the scalp or your hair will feel heavy and greasy.

If you do not have the time to wash your locks but still want them to look fresh, you can use a leave in conditioner. You can dampen your hair using a spray bottle and then apply your homemade leave-in conditioning product. Or you can spray the liquid conditioner directly onto your hair.

Discover the best DIY leave-in conditioner recipes and choose your favorite.

Basic Leave-In Conditioner

This recipe is a great one to use for hair that needs moisture. It’s also light and won’t weight down your hair like some other recipes. This spray-on hair hydrator and refresher is applied with a spray.

This leave-in conditioner can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups aloe vera gel
• Coconut water 2 cups
• Jojoba oil 3 teaspoons
• Four drops of lavender, orange or lemon essential oils

Steps

1. Add each ingredient to a sprayer bottle large enough to hold 4 cups of liquid (or 1/2 the recipe, if you have a smaller bottle).
2. You can use any essential oil you like to scent the product (or none).
3. Shake the bottle well before using and spray liberally. You can then comb it or brush through or spray the product and scrunch your hair if you have curly locks.

Honey Coconut Conditioner

This recipe, made with honey, will strengthen and fortify hair. Coconut oil will prevent hair breakage, and will smooth the hair.

Ingredients

• Coconut oil 2 tablespoons
• 4 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• Honey 1 teaspoon
• Sweet almond oil, 1 teaspoon
• 1/4 cup of water
• 4 drops vanilla extract (optional)

Steps

1. If your coconut oil doesn’t seem liquid, you can heat it up a little to make it liquid. Honey should be added to warm coconut oil. Mix until honey is completely dissolved.
2. Mix aloe gel, water and vanilla extract in a spray bottle.
3. Spray bottle: Add the mixture of coconut oil, honey and sweet almond oil. Mix again.
4. Now your leave-in conditioner will be ready for use. Spray on the conditioner, working it into your hair. You might not need to use too much depending on the thickness of your hair.

Always shake the coconut oil before use. You’ll have to heat up the coconut oil (and mix it) again if it solidifies. You can do this by placing it at the edge of your shower or tub while you shower. The heat will melt the coconut oil.

Coconut Milk Conditioner

Coconut water is richer, fatter and more concentrated than coconut milk. It can be purchased in cans. Coconut milk leftovers can be used to make this leave-in conditioner.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• Coconut oil, 1 tablespoon
• You can use less water for a more thicker spray.
• Jojoba oil, 2 teaspoons
• 4 drops grapefruit essential oil

Steps

1. If it is not liquid, warm coconut oil.
2. Add coconut oil, water and jojoba to a sprayer bottle. Add coconut oil and essential grapefruit oil. Shake well.
3. Spray the product on hair. Start with the ends. (You may or may want to avoid something so heavy at your roots. So, see how it goes on your drier hair first.

The spray will last for about 10 days if not refrigerated. Keep it in a dry, cool place.

Light Rosewater Conditioner

This recipe is for the lightest leave in conditioner on the list. It’s perfect for those who have thinner, softer, or less frizzy hair.

Ingredients

• Rose water, 1 cup
• 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
• Sweet almond oil, 1 teaspoon
• 3-4 drops rose essential oil

Steps

1. It is easy to make rose water. Simply collect organic rose petals and combine them with 4-5 cups distilled water in a pot. The rose petals should lose their color after 20 minutes of simmering. Then let the petals cool and then strain them out.
2. Add rose water to aloe vera gel in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle to combine.
3. Add the rose essential oil to the sweet almond oil, and then shake again.
4. Spray liberally to refresh and condition hair.

The spray bottle will last several weeks if you store it in the refrigerator. Shake the spray bottle well before using.

Enriching Balm for Dry hair

This thick balm is applied using your fingers, not a spray. This is best for frizzier or drier hair as it’s rich and can weigh down lighter hair.

This leave-in conditioner can be scented with any essential oil (or not at all). Warm and woody scents work best, such as sandalwood, rose or geranium.

Ingredients

• Shea butter, raw
• Coconut oil 3 tablespoons
• Use 4-6 drops of ylang-ylang oil

Steps

1. Melt the Shea Butter in a double boiler or microwave.
2. Mix both oils together.
3. Add the ylang ylang oil (or any other essential oils of your choice) to the mixture and stir again.
4. Pour the liquid into your container and place it in the refrigerator to harden.
5. Rub a small amount of the product on your hands, then smooth it over your hair.

Repairing and Defrizzing Leave-in Conditioning

This leave-in conditioner is rich in vitamin E, argan oil, and geranium, which has a fresh, bright scent. If you add essential oils, it will be a great addition to the conditioner.

Ingredients

• Shea butter, raw 1/4 cup
• 3 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• Coconut oil 2 tablespoons
• Argan oil 2 tablespoons
• 3-4 drops geranium essential oil
• Vitamin E Oil, 1 Teaspoon

Steps

1. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the shea butter with the coconut oil. Make sure that they are thoroughly mixed. Remove from heat.
2. Add vitamin E and argan oils and let the mixture cool down.
3. Pour the oil mixture carefully into a blender. Cover it.
4. Blend at low speed for a few moments. Adjust the speed to high and mix for one minute.
5. Pour the aloe gel slowly into the mixture by opening the lid insert. Blend for another 3-4 minutes. It may be necessary to scrape the sides of your blender several times. The mixture should be creamy.
6. Add essential oil, pulse a few time (or blend at low speed for 15 seconds).
7. Transfer the finished product to a container for storage.
8. Use a quarter size amount on your entire hair for dry hair or a dime size amount only at the ends of your hair.

Conditioner Bar for All Hair Types

You can use a small amount for a lighter condition, or more if your hair needs more moisture. You’ll need to use the freezer here to keep the ingredients together (otherwise they will separate once they have been mixed).

Ingredients

• Cocoa butter 4 tablespoons
• Shea Butter 1 Tablespoon
• Coconut oil, 1 tablespoon
• Argan oil, 1 tablespoon
• Beeswax 1 tablespoon
• Orange or bergamot essential oils 10 drops

Steps

1. Melt beeswax together with cocoa butter and shea butter in a microwave oven or double boiler.
2. Drop the essential oils and argan oil into the warm oil mixture while mixing.
3. Pour the mixture into silicone molds or baking cups made of paper and place them in the freezer.
4. Rub into your palms to melt, then rub onto your hair.
5. This bar will melt if you keep it in the bathroom. Keep it in the refrigerator in a small tin.

Grapefruit Seed Leave in Conditioner

The grapefruit seed extract can soothe your scalp while the other ingredients will moisturise and defrizz your hair.

Ingredients

• Shea butter, 4 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• Water 4 ounces
• 1/2 tablespoon grapefruit-seed extract
• 6-8 drops grapefruit essential oil (optional)

Steps

1. Melt the shea butter with essential oils in a double-boiler on the stovetop or microwave.
2. Remove from heat, and add grapefruit seed extraction.
3. Combine water and aloe gel in a separate bowl.
4. Blend the water and oil mixtures at high speed for 5 minutes.
5. Pour the mixture into a silicone mold or bowl and place in the refrigerator to harden.
6. Keep it cool by storing in the refrigerator or another area.

Two-Ingredient Conditioner Spray

Many people already have conditioner in their homes, but they don’t know that it can be used to create a leave-in conditioner. Add 4 teaspoons conditioner to a 100mL bottle. Add more conditioner for extra conditioning power. Up to 4 teaspoons per cup water. Add distilled water to the top, mix well, and use. This spray helps to tame and fight frizz, giving you great-looking hair without much effort.

Marshmallow Root Conditioner

The marshmallow root is a brown fibrous husk that forms a thick, mucilage. It has been used for centuries to moisturize and treat hair.

• 3 Tablespoons of marshmallow gel
• 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
• Olive oil 1 tablespoon
• 1/4 cup water

Pour all the ingredients into a sprayer bottle and shake it before use.