Frizz robs your hair of its natural shine and makes it look unkempt and unhealthy. Weather, genetics, dehydration, using too many styling products and over-brushing can all leave your hair with a case of the frizzies. To restore your hair to health, take a break from blow drying and minimize the number of styling products you use on it. For fast results, try a homemade hair conditioner that will penetrate your hair to plump it up and coat the outer shaft of the hair to smooth it flat.
Step 1
Add the coconut milk to the mashed avocado in a bowl, stirring constantly so that the milk and avocado are completely combined. Continue adding milk until the mixture resembles a thick paste.
Step 2
Measure out 1/2 cup of the coconut-milk and avocado mixture. Set the remaining mixture aside: Use it as hair conditioner after shampooing or reserve it for a future batch of frizz remedy.
Step 3
Add honey and almond oil to the 1/2 cup of avocado-coconut milk mixture. Mix until the ingredients are completely combined.
Step 4
Use your fingers to massage the mixture thoroughly into damp hair, making sure to cover all your hair. Let the mixture sit on your hair for about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Rinse the conditioning treatment out of your hair completely with cool water. Repeat once a week or as needed to calm frizz and promote shine.
Tips and Warnings
- You can substitute olive oil for almond oil. If you're in a hurry, substitute 1/2 a cup of plain, full-fat mayonnaise for the avocado-coconut mixture.
- In some cases, brittle, dry or frizzy hair can signal a more serious health problem. Fragile hair can be a symptom of hypothyroidism or an eating disorder. If there's no apparent reason for your frizzy hair, see your doctor to rule out a medical cause.
Things You'll Need
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
References
- "Natural Beauty at Home: More Than 250 Easy to Use Recipes for Body, Bath and Hair" (revised edition); Janice Cox; 2002
- KidsHealth: Dealing With Hair Problems
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: DIY Recipes
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