Homemade Hair Conditioner

One of my goals this year is to

focus on being more self-reliant. 

Rather than buying personal care items,

I am striving to make my own.

The bonus is that it's good for the earth...

I found this recipe in the book,

Homesteading Edited by Abigail R. Gehring

You can find a recent book review here:

http://mymaplehillfarm.blogspot.com/2011/04/homesteading-edited-by-abigail-r.html

Homemade Hair Conditioner

1 C olive oil

1 t lemon juice

1 t cider vinegar

2 t honey

6-10 drops essential oils, if desired

Whisk all ingredients together or blend in processor. 

Store in airtight container.

I used this the day after I made it. 

Keep in mind that this is used before you shampoo. 

It's best to keep it on your hair for at least 10 minutes,

but I imagine 20-30 wouldn't hurt. 

For best results, wash hair twice

to be sure you remove all the oil.

This really made my usually dry hair feel super soft.

I plan to use it once a week as a leave-in conditioner.

It's wonderful to be able to make a product

that's so often used,

with ingredients that are readily at hand.

And no, you don't end up smelling like a salad...

*Update-I've been using this (almost) once a week

for a month now, and I can't stop touching my hair!

It's sooooooooooooo soft!  Whodathunkit?*