Lustrous Hair Conditioner Formula

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posted by Annie B. Bond May 19, 2004 11:25 pm

filed under: True Beauty, Hair Care

Here is a formula to renew vitality, sheen, bounce, and manageability to hair. If your hair sustained damage from chlorinated water, sea salt, and sun over the summer (or if you’d just like to have softer, livelier, silkier hair), this formula can help.

Here’s how to make it:

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces aloe vera gel
1/2 teaspoon oil (avocado, jojoba, or even olive oil will work)
2 ounces organic apple cider vinegar
1 ounce powdered milk

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl and apply to clean, wet hair. Allow formula to remain on hair for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse well with warm water.

Makes enough for 1 treatment.

Inspired by Better Basics for the Home by Annie B. Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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Patricia Gonzales says
Aug 25, 2009 8:23 AM

I like the ideal of the hair conditioner, is there something I can use in place of the aloe vera, as I am allergic to it.

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Meredith H. says
Aug 13, 2009 8:51 AM

I think you should mix this up one treatment at a time. It won't stay good with milk and vinegar mixed together. I don't think it matters what kind of milk because it's the lactic acid that probably helps. Just my thoughts.

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Past Member says
Apr 14, 2009 11:21 AM

What type of powdered milk? Skim? Whole? Instant or non instant?

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Past Member says
Apr 14, 2009 11:20 AM

what type of powdered milk? Skim? Whole? Instant? Non Instant?

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Tina S. says
Dec 17, 2008 10:04 AM

can this be done to color treated hair? if so how soon after or before coloring can i do this rinse?

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Sanjana Chetty says
Dec 14, 2008 8:30 PM

Will the above have any side effect on chemically treated hair?

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Sanjana Chetty says
Dec 14, 2008 8:28 PM

Will the above have any side effect on chemically treated hair?

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Jasmine Bowers says
Dec 9, 2008 2:09 AM

how does this work??? my hair is perfect it's just i know a few people who have rough hair and it doesn't look very nice... i would like to hear some info on this... it would be good to do a makeover on my friends hair...

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Amy W. says
Nov 12, 2008 3:44 PM

Will this work without the powdered milk?

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Tia P. says
Aug 1, 2008 2:24 PM

Vitamin E is a natural preservative & it would be good for your hair, too.

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Disclaimer: Care2.com does not warrant and shall have no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on Care2.com. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

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