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03
May
2012

Homemade Xanthan Gum/Guar Gum Conditioner

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Quick & Easy Organic Conditioner

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Quick & Easy Organic Conditioner

Ingredients

  • 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/8 teaspoon guar gum
  • 1 cup distilled or purified water
  • 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon organic hemp seed oil
  • 4 drops vanilla essential oil

Note

Substitute any of the oils in this recipe with your favorites.  Sandalwood, Rose, and Grapefruit Essential Oils each will give this mix a light sensually scintillating scent!  

Directions

Step 1 Add xanthan gum, guar gum and water to mixing bowl or blender. (I was using a mixer for this recipe but a blender works great as well)
Step 2 Mix for about 2 to 4 minutes depending on the consistency you like. I wanted it thick enough to not run through my hair like water, but liquid enough to not stick to it like gel (and be hard to wash out:)
Step 3 Add coconut and hemp seed oil. You can always substitute your own oils. I had a lot of coconut oil on hand so I used that. I've also been experimenting with hemp seed oil. I bough some last month and love it. A little goes a long way. Safflower oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, and castor oil would be great in any combination. Add more or less oil depending on how much moisture your hair needs and likes. Experiment and Have Fun!
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  • Kim

    I am so excited. I just made this and its sitting in the fridge! :) I was curious to know if you can use this on old unwashed hair or does it work better on only clean hair? Thanks in advance!

    • Lavish

      Hi Kim,

      I’m glad you made it, I love this recipe!

      Yes, I like to use it mainly after I’ve worn a twist out for a few days and the curly-ness is starting to disappear. I’ll section and use it to re-twist my hair at night and then take it down in the morning. It looks as if I just washed my hair (refreshed, curly, soft and filled with body) for about 2 to 4 additional days. After that it’s time for a wash!

      Play with the recipe and see what your hair thinks. I hope you love it as much as I do.

      Play Lavishly:)