Cranberry Hair Rinse for Shine

Cranberry Hair Rinse

Add lots of shine to hair with this tart cranberry hair rinse (perfect for RED hair)!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pureed carrot
  • 1/2 cup mashed cranberries
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice

 

Directions:

  • Puree the carrots in a blender and mash the cranberries using a fork
  • Combine the mashed cranberries and pureed carrots; mix well
  • Add the lemon juice to the mixture; mix well
  • Apply to dry hair
  • Let sit for 10 minutes
  • Rinse with water

 

*It’s always a good idea to try this on a small section of hair prior to applying to all your hair incase of a reaction and to make sure the color isn’t affected or changed

Cranberry and Honey Lip Gloss

Cranberry Honey Lip Gloss
Create your own sweet and tarty lip gloss!
Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp. sweet almond oil
  • 10 fresh cranberries
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 vitamin E capsule
Directions:
  • Combine all ingredients together in a microwave safe bowl
  • Microwave the mixture for a couple of minutes or until the mixture starts to boil
  • Remove from heat
  • Gently and carefully crush the cranberries in the mixture; mix well
  • Let mixture cool for 5-10 minutes
  • Strain the mixture
  • Once the mixture is completely cool, transfer it to lip gloss pots/containers for storage

Citrus Honey Lip Gloss

Lemon Citrus Lip Gloss
Create your own honey citrus lip gloss easily with this D.I.Y. recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 8 tsp. sweet almond oil
  • 2 tsp. beeswax pellets/beads
  • 1 vitamin E capsule
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 6 drops citrus flavoring
Directions:
  • Melt the beeswax and almond oil over heat; remove from heat
  • Add the vitamin E capsule to the heated mixture (break open the capsule); mix well
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture; mix well
  • Transfer the mixture into lip gloss pots/containers for storage
  • Wait to use until fully cool

Lemon and Honey Lip Gloss

Lemon Honey Lip Gloss
Easily make your very own lip gloss!
Ingredients:
  • 2 tsp. beeswax pellets
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. aloe vera gel
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 tbsp. vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops lemon essential oil
Directions:
  • Melt the beeswax over heat while stirring; remove from heat
  • Add all remaining ingredients (except essential oil); mix well
  • Add the essential oil to the mixture; mix well
  • Transfer mixture to lip gloss pot/container for storage
  • Do not use until fully cool

D.I.Y. Anti-Frizz Hair Serum

Frizz

Combat frizz during the summer heat (and any time of the year) with this anti-frizz serum recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz. camellia oil
  • 1/2 oz. castor oil
  • 1/2 oz. unrefined avocado oil
  • 26 drops essential oil (whichever scent you prefer)

Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well
  • Transfer mixture to a bottle or jar for storage
  • Apply a small amount on dry or damp hair

*Shake well before each use

D.I.Y. Plumping Lip Gloss

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Plump up your pout with this super easy D.I.Y. lip plumper recipe!

Ingredients:

  • Clear lip gloss
  • 6 drops cinnamon oil

Directions:

  • Apply 6 drops of cinnamon oil to lip gloss tube
  • Mix it up (using the lip gloss wand-if there is one)
  • Apply

*You will get a tingly feeling on your lips-this indicates it is working.  If 6 drops of the cinnamon oil are not enough, you can add more but be careful because the more you add the more it may burn so add a little at a time.

Moisturizing Hair Mask

Olive oil

Moisturize dry and damaged hair with this easy to make at home hair mask recipe!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 3 tsps. olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado

 

Directions:

  • Mash the avocado using a fork
  • Combine the remaining ingredients with the mashed avocado; mix well
  • Apply to hair from root to tip
  • Let sit for 1 hour
  • Rinse with water
  • Follow up by washing hair as you regularly would

Apple Hair Mask Recipe

Apple

Cure a dry and flaky scalp with this nourishing apple hair mask!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 medium apples
  • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. corn flour

 

Directions:

  • Peel, core and grate the apples
  • Combine the remaining ingredients to the grated apples; mix well
  • Apply the mixture to dry hair
  • Let sit for 20-30 minutes
  • Rinse with water and follow by washing hair as you regularly would

Almond Oil and Honey Hair Treatment Recipe

almond

Nourish hair with this delicious almond oil and honey hair treatment that you can make at home!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. almond oil
  • 1 tbsp. wheat germ
  • 1 pinch of salt

 

Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well
  • Apply to hair and scalp and gently massage for a few minutes
  • Rinse with water
  • Follow up by washing your hair as you normally would

 

*If hair still feels like there is remaining residue on it after washing, wash again

Hydrating Hair Conditioner

Hair Mask

Treat your hair to a hydrating and deep conditioning treatment that will leave it looking and feeling soft, shiny and healthy!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 2 tsp. plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

 

Directions:

  • Mash the banana and avocado together using a fork
  • Add the olive oil to the mashed banana and avocado; mix well
  • Wash hair with shampoo and towel dry
  • Apply mixture to hair
  • Let sit for 20-25 minutes (for even better results wear a shower cap)
  • Rinse with water
  • Follow up by washing hair with shampoo