Ever find yourself looking at your hair and it just looks like… blah? When I neglect my curls I notice that they begin to look lifeless, dry, and dull. Sometimes you need to add a little umph to your strands so that you can look and feel your best. I am going to share with you one of my favorite deep treatments that you can make with ingredients right from your kitchen. I typically do not measure things (like oils) when it comes to my hair, but I was able to make measurements for this treatment and it worked wonderfully for my hair type and length. Feel free to eyeball the oils based off what you think your hair needs or use these measurements.

What you will need:

• 1 Avocado
• 1 Banana
• 1/4 Cup Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Castor Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Organic Honey
• Blender
• Plastic Shower Cap or Grocery Bag
• Hooded Dryer (optional)

I personally do not like eating ripe fruit, so I love being able to use an over ripe banana and avocado that have been sitting on my counter instead of wasting them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combine all of the ingredients in your blender and blend until it is super smooth. Divide your hair into sections (I prefer two) and apply the deep treatment to your dry hair. Make sure you coat every strand. Once you have finished, pin your hair up and cover it with a plastic shower cap or grocery bag (desperate times call for desperate measures). Keep the deep treatment in for at least one hour or you can sit under a hooded dryer for about 15 minutes. Next, I rinse out the deep treatment and cleanse, condition and style my hair as usual. This deep treatment always leaves my hair super moisturized, shiny, bouncy and full of life. You can easily add a raw egg to this deep treatment for extra protein. I don’t because my hair is protein sensitive. If you use an egg, make sure you rinse the deep treatment out with cool water. Getting scrambled eggs out of your wet hair is no easy feat. Please learn from my mistakes. I try to do this deep treatment every two weeks and it always helps my curls snap back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before (left): My hair is dry, frizzy and lacking moisture.

After (right): My curls are uniform, defined, shiny and well moisturized. This is my hair right after I deep conditioned and diffused it. I prefer big hair so I typically pick it out.

Day Three (bottom middle): My curls are still very defined and moisturized.

*Remember, this is what works for me. It may or may not work for you, but you won’t know until you try.

Let me be honest with you guys… I used to be a product junkie. Hair Product Collector is the title I preferred. If you could name it, I had most likely tried it. I felt the need to try almost any curly hair product out there, from a three dollar styling agent to a $40 conditioner. Conditioners. That was (and still is) my weakness… Oh and don’t let the product have nice packaging, all natural ingredients, or smell like a tropical oasis. It would be thrown in the cart without a second thought.

One day, I looked under my bathroom sink and noticed that I had a legit product land field inside. There sat a majority of the products that I JUST HAD to have, but later realized did nothing for my curls. After a few PJA (Product Junkie Anonymous) meetings, I can proudly say I am a reformed product junkie and I have been clean for a year and a half. After trying many different products and brands I realized that I always go back to the same products and they never seem to disappoint. I would like to share with you my Holy Grail, go-to products.

1. Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler $11.99 at Target- This conditioning detangler has been my all time favorite product for years. It makes detangling a breeze and the slip is amazing. I not only use this product to detangle my curls but I also use it as my only styling agent most days (Wash and Go style). It is so moisturizing and provides great curl definition!
2. Camille Rose Coconut Water Leave In Detangler $13.99 at Target- This leave-in detangler smells like it was made in Heaven. I just recently tried this detangler and it is giving Knot Today a run for its money. Detangling is super easy and it also doubles as a great styling agent. Did I mention it smells divine?!
3. Shea Moisture JBCO Strengthen, Grow & Restore Treatment Masque $11.99 at Target- I was not won over by the smell of this hair masque (quite frankly it smells like Play-doh) but because of the Jamaican Black Castor Oil that’s inside. This is my go-to deep treatment whenever I don’t have the ingredients to make my own. I love it because it always leaves my hair rejuvenated, soft, and super moisturized.
4. DevaCurl No-Poo Decadence Zero Lather Ultra Moisturizing Milk Cleanser $22.00 at Ulta- For those days that I want a fresh start for my Wash and Go. It gently cleanses without stripping away the natural oils my curls need. Being that I don’t “shampoo” my hair this cleanser lasts me a while, so I don’t get too upset at the price.  (On sale now for $17.99 here)
5. TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner $6.39 at Amazon- How can I simply put this… Amazing slip for detangling, super inexpensive, easily accessible (always at Wal-mart or Target). Point. Blank. Period.
6. Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner $2.97 at Wal-Mart- This conditioner is so moisturizing and so cheap. It is seriously only three bucks and it works better than some pricey deep conditioners I’m ashamed to say I coughed up the money for (conditioner is my kryptonite remember, don’t judge).
7. DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler $28 at Ulta- Ok ok, yes I know it’s pricey. I fell for the hype of this product, but boy am I glad. Typically, I’m the “I just use conditioner to style my Wash and Go” type of girl. But when I want my curls to be extra defined I grab this product. It gives each curl a purpose and the smell transports you to a tropical island.
8. Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Pure-Castile Liquid Soap $10.79 at Target- This cleanser is seriously the best ever because it can be used to clean so many things- hair, body, make-up brushes, Fido, fruit, and the list goes on. I use this when I need to clarify my hair. Since you dilute this product it will last you a while.
9. Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner $6.29 at Target- I have used this conditioner for years and it has never failed me. It gives my curls extra moisture and great shine.
10. 100% Pure Organic Jojoba Oil $8.14 at Amazon- Jojoba oil is great for adding moisture, softness, elasticity, and shine to your hair. I use this when I deep condition or after I have styled my hair.
11. 100% Organic Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil $8.04 at Wal-Mart (Trader Joe’s for $6)- Coconut oil is the Beyoncé of the oil variety (I am not a huge Bey fan but let’s face it, she is Queen Bee)… It helps to prevent split ends and breakage, stimulates hair growth, provides moisture, and reduces protein loss. I will often cover my hair in coconut oil, throw it up in a bun, and go about my day while deep conditioning.

*Remember, what works for one may not work for all. You can find each product or a similar one through the link within each product name. All of these products are Sulfate and Paraben free.