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Rich Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair

posted by Annie B. Bond Dec 13, 2005 8:23 pm
Rich Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair
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Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie B. Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

Before you get even one more split end, try this formula for a luxurious conditioner that will restore luster and health to your dry or damaged hair. It uses three kitchen cupboard ingredients plus aloe vera gel to help repair and nourish your tresses.

Here is the simple formula:

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces aloe vera gel
1/2 teaspoon olive, avocado, or jojoba oil
2 ounces organic apple cider vinegar
1 ounce powdered milk

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl, stirring to blend.

2. Apply to freshly-washed damp hair.

3. Rinse with warm water.

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Diamond Ried

Kari Blackmore, even though powdered milk is in a powder form, it's still "milk" and Vegans don't use nor wear or apply anything that contains animal ingredients. So, while theres' nothing wrong with the ingredient itself, it's just not for Vegans. I know not everyone is a vegan but I was hoping to get a vegan response.

Diamond Ried

Maybe Laura C. don't know what being "Vegan" means. Even though I'm not "eating" it, it still contains animal ingredients which in this case is the 1 ounce of powdered milk. Vegans don't eat nor use, wear or put on ANYTHING that contains or have animal ingredients or is made from an animal but thanks for the soy option.

laura c.

not every one is a vegan and you are not eating it..lol maybe soy would work

Dina M.
  • Dina M. says
  • Apr 18, 2008 8:59 AM

That is a great recipe! I plan to try it-my hair is coarse, curly, dry and colored/foiled.
I always need moisture help-along with a reparative shampoo. Your hair/mine too-will not take in as much moisture unless it is being repaired via shampoo and conditioner for repair first.

Kelsey E.

But Redken test on animals -_-

Dina Mattson-reddy

If you want to buy a great product for Dry/Damaged hair-try Redken Conditioner for Dry and Damaged Hair, with proteins. Redken is unique as it has avocado oil in it. Avocado oil is a moisturization dream for Dry and Damaged hair. Use only once a week, or your hair will will be brittle, and more likely to break-due to the proteins.

Sonja Percival

Powdered milk is still milk. Vegan don't do dairy of any kind.

Kari Blackmore

whats the matter with powdered milk?????

Diamond Ried

Is there a vegan substitute for the powdered milk?

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