DIY Okra Hair Conditioner for Shiny Bouncy Hair

Deep inside, you probably know that cosmetic products that are rich in chemicals do more harm than good but the attractive price and the fact that they are easy to acquire can sometimes convince you to turn a blind eye to the side effects. When you’re about to give in to temptation and purchase the least expensive product or the first to lay your eyes upon, remember that these are the hair conditioners and facial masks that your beauty depends on.

It would be a shame to expose yourself to potentially nasty side effects when there is a natural remedy available and inexpensive. Okra is a miracle plant full of vitamins A, C and rich in antioxidants which make it an excellent solution for both skin and hair. The mucilage shouldn’t be discarded, because it does the job of styling gels much better than commercial alternatives and is rich in vitamins instead of chemicals. In conjunction with Apple cider vinegar, it is also an excellent hair rinse and even though only a few are aware, it is the definitive solution for treating lice.

Okra Hair Benefits :

• Bouncy hair
  If you are tired of your distressed hair, try using Okra to get that bounce back. Boil okra with some water and the transparent mucilage that you get can be used to get your bouncy hair back.
• Hair conditioner
  The same mucilage can be used as hair conditioner. Wash your hair and squeeze out excess water. Massage the watery mucilage through your hair and rinse thoroughly with water.
• Scalp moisturizer
  Okra is an excellent moisturizer for your dry and itchy scalp. It leaves your hair feeling soft and isn’t harmful like other cosmetics available in the market. It is great for people with unruly, curly and lifeless hair.
• Fights dandruff
  Okra improves the overall scalp condition and fights dandruff. It moisturizes your scalp and keeps dandruff away.
• Shiny hair
  Okra, when used as a hair rinse, gives great shine to your hair. You can give your regular conditioner a miss once in a while and take care of your hair the natural way.

1Grab a handful of okra (6 or 7 pods) and slice them horizontally. Place 8 oz of distilled water into a pot and toss the sliced okra (You can adjust the amount of ingredients depending on your hair length).

2Let it boil and simmer in a low heat, once your mixture hits a gooey texture like a loose gel, turn off the heat.

3. Mask that unmistakable okra scent by adding a couple of drops of essential mint or lavender oil. If you don’t like using fragrances, a squirt or two of lemon or a drizzle of honey should brighten up your okra’s bouquet (this is optional).

 4 .Cool your concoction for a few minutes. Strain it through a flour sack towel or a tea strainer. If your okra is very watery, some pieces might slip through.

 5 .Shampoo your hair as you normally do. Squeeze out excess water and work the okra gel through your hair from roots to ends. Massage your scalp with the okra as well. Rinse the okra thoroughly from your hair. Squeeze out water from your hair and style as usual. Let your hair air-dry to minimize frizz and damage.

Okra is a rich in Vitamins A, C and K. It also contains Zinc, Copper, Calcium, Folate, Potassium, Thiamine and many other nutrients. Okra can be used to give volume and body to your hair. It can be used as a hair gel, shampoo and conditioner. Okra is known to promote healthy and quicker hair growth, strength and shine.