Other issues you can treat with homade hair care.

If your hair is oily, dry, or in between, problems like dandruff or damage from dyes and hair products only add to the challenge. When there are multiple problems adding up, it's difficult to know where to begin—and commercial products usually fail to deliver, leaving us frustrated. That's why creating your own shampoo, conditioner, or hair mask at home can be such a help. You can choose natural, healthy ingredients and customize them to your needs.

Let's observe how DIY hair care can solve some of the most common hair problems.

Dandruff Treatment

Rosemary & Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Shampoo

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 cup Water

• 1 bunch Rosemary

• 2–3 tsp Grapeseed Oil

• 6–8 drops Tea Tree Oil

Instructions:

Boil water and steep rosemary until cooled. Strain and mix everything together. Shake well and use twice a week. Rinse well and dry.

Benefits:

Apple cider vinegar and tea tree oil deeply clean and heal the scalp, and rosemary and grapeseed oil soothe dryness and flaking. Tea tree oil also promotes circulation and hair growth due to its antiseptic and antiviral properties.

Jojoba & Peppermint Conditioner

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Jojoba Oil

• 10 drops Peppermint Oil

• 2 tsp Maple Syrup

Instructions:

Put all in a bottle and shake well. Use on hair, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse. Use two times per week.

Benefits:

Peppermint balances scalp pH, controls oil, and rejuvenates. Jojoba deeply moisturizes without greasiness, and maple syrup hydrates dry locks. Together, they soothe inflammation and stimulate growth.

Care for Colored or Damaged Hair

Orange & Almond Oil Restorative Shampoo

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 tsp Baking Soda

• 2–3 tsp Almond Oil

• 10 drops Orange Essential Oil

Instructions:

Mix all together, shake, apply to hair, sit 5 minutes, then rinse. Use twice weekly.

What it does:

This shampoo reformulates and rejuvenates damaged color-treated hair. Almond oil re-mends split ends and moisturizes, and orange oil energizes and imparts shine.

Argan & Geranium Conditioner

Ingredients:

• 3 tsp Argan Oil

• ⅓ cup Coconut Milk

• 10 drops Geranium Essential Oil

Instructions:

Shake ingredients together, apply to hair, leave on 5–8 minutes, and wash out. Use weekly.

Advantages:

Argan oil has fatty acids and vitamin E, ideal for dry, damaged hair. When blended with coconut milk, moisturizes and softens. Follicles are strengthened and breakage reduced by geranium oil—ideal for curly or unmanageable hair.

Growth Hair

Nettle & Clary Sage Regrowth Mask

Ingredients:

• 1 Avocado

• 2–3 bunches Nettle

• ¼ cup Olive Oil

• 10 drops Clary Sage Oil

Instructions:

Boil nettles, mix all together to smooth consistency, apply to hair and scalp, leave on for 15–20 minutes, then wash out. 

Benefits:

Nettle is full of vitamins and stimulates new growth. Olive oil offers moisture, while clary sage stimulates circulation and scalp health.

Cranberry & Rosemary Oil Moisture Mask

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Cranberries

• 1 handful Rose Petals

• ¼ cup Coconut Oil

• 10 drops Rosemary Oil

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients to a smooth consistency. Apply, leave on for 15 minutes, then wash. Optional: soak rose petals for 30 minutes in warm water for a less thick consistency.

Benefits:

Roses and cranberries are rich in antioxidants and promote scalp health. Rosemary promotes growth and soothes irritation, and coconut oil conditions hair.

Turmeric & Ylang-Ylang Conditioner

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Powdered Turmeric

• ¼ cup Coconut Milk

• 10 drops Ylang-Ylang Oil

Instructions:

Blend to creamy consistency. Apply to scalp and hair, leave 8 minutes, rinse well (turmeric can stain towels).

Benefits:

Turmeric calms itch and promotes growth, with ylang-ylang offering fragrance, dandruff treatment, and balancing of oiliness.

Cinnamon & Patchouli Nourishing Conditioner

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• ⅓ cup Coconut Oil

• 3 tsp Maple Syrup

• 10 drops Cedarwood Oil

• 10 drops Patchouli Oil

Instructions:

Blend to creamy consistency, apply, leave 6–8 minutes, then rinse.

Benefits:

Cinnamon stimulates circulation, maple syrup strongly hydrates, cedarwood gets the scalp stimulated, and patchouli provides a nice scent and regulates oil. Good for all hair types, greasy hair in special.

Give Your Hair Shine

Chamomile & Argan Leave-In Spray

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar

• ½ cup Water

• 1 bunch Chamomile (or 1 teabag)

• 3 tsp Argan Oil

• 10 drops Chamomile Oil

Instructions:

Soak steamed chamomile in boiling water, cool and strain. Shake all ingredients well and blend. Spray on hair and leave on.

Benefits:

The mixture provides gloss and softness, lightens highlights (especially in blonds), and moisturizes with anti-aging effects. Argan oil enhances the health of hair and makes hair thicker with daily use.

Citrus & Lavender Gloss Conditioner

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Citrus Juice (lemon, orange, or grapefruit)

• ⅓ cup Coconut Oil

• 10 drops Lavender Oil

Instructions:

Mix thoroughly, use for 5 minutes, rinse, and towel dry.

Benefits:

Citrus cleanses and shines—great for oily locks. Choose orange for moisture, lemon or grapefruit for balancing oil. Lavender shines and is beneficial for dandruff management.

Quick Detangling Fixes

Vinegar & Eucalyptus Spray

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Water

• 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

• 5 drops Eucalyptus Oil

Instructions:

Shake well in a spray bottle and apply to hair. Leave in.

Benefits:

Helps detangle hair and make brushing easier, while eucalyptus cleanses and soothes the scalp.

Coconut Milk & Myrrh Detangling Conditioner

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Coconut Milk

• 2 tsp Argan Oil

• 5–7 drops Myrrh Oil

Instructions:

Blend to creamy consistency. Apply and gently comb through hair from ends to crown. Rinse and towel dry.

Benefits:

Moisturizes and detangles, perfect for dry or brittle hair. Argan adds shine, while myrrh regulates dandruff and helps scalp health. Suitable for all hair types.