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This natural conditioner bar recipe has been a long time coming. After all, my natural shampoo bar recipes have been popular for many years now.

I now have this recipe below, plus another that’s more formulated for all hair types here: Natural Conditioner Bar for All Hair Types

I’ve been very happy with using a diluted apple cider vinegar spray as a conditioner for many years (add a little lavender and vanilla essential oil and it smells wonderful). But recently I was traveling and realized it would be a lot more convenient if I didn’t have to worry about a bottle leaking. Plus, a conditioner bar would take up a lot less space.

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Why A Conditioner Bar Recipe?

As I just mentioned, having a conditioner bar can be very handy when traveling. But there are a lot more benefits:

  1. Conditioner bars are frugal – a small bar lasts a month or more and once you’ve gathered the ingredients you can make a number of bars for yourself and your family.
  2. They travel easily. They dry quickly and make traveling simple with no worry about spills.
  3. They are healthy. If you make sure you know and understand each ingredient, then you know you are using something that will nourish your hair and scalp, not just make your hair look nice.

You can buy shampoo bars in my shop

Safety Precautions

Most recipes that you will find for conditioner bar recipes have Behentrimonium Methosulfate, which is an ammonium salt made from Rapeseed oil. It’s generally considered safe, but no one can point to any research that states that it is good for skin or hair.

I feel like the research is lacking too much, so this is one ingredient I’d like to skip.

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Creating the Best Conditioner Bar Recipe

I really had to start from scratch to create these conditioning bars. There’s a lot that goes into a really good conditioner bar. I had to do a lot of research and a lot of experiments. And there’s a lot that I want in a bar.

I want it to have only nourishing ingredients, nothing questionable.

I want it to have the right pH.

Shampoo bars are slightly alkaline, so you want ingredients that will be slightly acidic. For example, cocoa butter is slightly acidic, so it pairs well with other slightly acidic ingredients like shea butter and bees wax.

Oils don’t have a pH, so in choosing oils I needed to look at oils that are beneficial to sealing and nourishing the hair shaft like jojoba, argon, coconut, and avocado oils.

I also want it to have the right hardness. It needs to dry nicely, stay hard, but not be too hard where it doesn’t lather and spread well.

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How to Use

This is VERY important! A few of you have mentioned how your hair feels greasy after using these conditioner bars. You are using way too much.

These are oil based conditioner bars that should last months. They are designed to condition and moisturize at the same time. You put only a little onto your hands and start by working into the ends of your hair and then rubbing hands throughout the rest of your hair. This will keep most of the oils at the ends of your hair where it is needed, but will also condition the rest of your hair.

Put your head under warm/hot water and work hands through hair to distribute. This works wonderfully on my thick, curly hair. If your hair is thin or tends to be greasy, you may have a better experience using an herbal hair rinse.

Conditioner Bar Recipe

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Conditioner Bar Recipe

A natural conditioner bar to balance and nourish hair.

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Keyword: conditioner bar, natural conditioner, organic hair products

Servings: 4 ounces

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients, except essential oil, in a double boiler. I like to use a glass measuring cup in a saucepan of boiling water.

    3 tablespoons shea butter, 2 tablespoons Beeswax, 2 tablespoons cocoa butter, 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil, 2 tablespoons mango butter, 1 teaspoon argon oil, 1 teaspoon avocado oil

  • Stir on and off until melted.

  • Remove from heat and add essential oil. Stir.

    30 drops Lavender Essential Oil

  • Pour into molds (makes 4 one ounce bars). If you don't have a mold, use muffin liners in muffin cups until cooled and hardened.

This recipe makes four 1-ounce bars.

You will combine all ingredients, except the essential oil, in a double boiler. I like to use a glass measuring cup in a saucepan of boiling water. Stir on and off until melted.

Remove from heat and then add the essential oil of your choice and stir until well combined.

Pour into molds (makes 4 one ounce bars). If you don’t have a mold, use muffin liners in muffin cups until cooled and hardened.

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How to Use Condition Bars

After washing and rinsing your hair with a shampoo bar, rub conditioner bar between your hands to get a light layer on both hands.

Spread into your hair, taking care to avoid hair around your face (because that hair usually becomes oils first) until last.

Using warm to hot water, rinse your hair. This will make sure it spreads throughout your hair and the hot water will insure it is spread evenly.

Towel dry, brush, and you’re ready to go!

As I said above, I also now have a conditioner bar that is formulated more for all hair types here: Natural Conditioner Bar for All Hair Types

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FAQs

What are the best ingredients for homemade conditioner? ›

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup shea butter.
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil.
  • 1 tablespoon argan oil.
  • 2 tablespoons aloe vera juice.
  • 3 to 4 capsules vitamin E oil.
  • 7 drops rosemary essential oil.
Jan 31, 2024

How do you make liquid conditioner from a bar? ›

It's simple to turn your conditioner bar into a liquid. Simply chop your conditioner bar into quarters, add a 1:1 ratio of water to conditioner bar quarter (i.e. if your conditioner bar quarter weighs 30g, add 30 ml of boiling water), let the mixture cool and there you have it!

Why does my conditioner bar make my hair dry? ›

If you spot the ingredients sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) in your conditioner bar, put it back on the shelf. Often used as emulsifiers and thickeners in conditioner formulas, these harsh detergents are known for robbing the scalp of its natural oil and making hair feel dry and brittle.

How often do you use a conditioner bar? ›

If your hair feels dry, looks frizzy, or is becoming more tangly than usual, it's probably time for more conditioner! If every other day isn't cutting it for how often to use conditioner bars, I recommend using a deep conditioning hair mask bar once a week as well.

What oils are best for shampoo bars? ›

Natural Shampoo bar should be made with olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, shea butter, etc. Because shampoo bars are made using vegetable lipids (oils and butters), the bars can go rancid over time. It is best to plan to use the soaps that you purchase within six months.

Are natural shampoo bars better for your hair? ›

Because shampoo bars don't include any of the harsh chemicals found in traditional liquid shampoos, you're likely to notice a difference in how your hair feels after the first few washes. Suitable for all hair types with a choice of fragrance.

Are shampoo and conditioner bars better than liquid? ›

In conclusion, shampoo bars offer a number of benefits over traditional liquid shampoos. They are more sustainable, long-lasting, versatile, easy to travel with, and gentle on hair. If you're looking for a change in your hair care routine, consider switching to a shampoo bar.

How do I condition my hair naturally? ›

  1. Take shea butter and coconut oil and mix them. Warm up the mixture until fully melted.
  2. Add argan oil and essential oil into the mixture. Whip it until it's all combined.
  3. Apply from the roots to the tips of your hair. Wait for 30 minutes.
  4. Wash with cool water using a sulfate-free shampoo followed by a conditioner.

What ingredient in conditioner makes hair soft? ›

Glycerin. Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in your hair by binding to water molecules in the air and drawing them into your hair. Glycerin is a great ingredient for managing frizziness and supporting healthier and shinier hair. It can make your hair feel softer, bouncier, and less brittle.

What ingredient makes conditioner creamy? ›

Creamy hair conditioners are primarily comprised of water and have some fatty things (and usually other goodies) emulsified into that water to create a creamy finished product that looks a lot like a lotion or cream.

What hardens a shampoo bar? ›

Cocoa butter is super moisturising, softening and will harden our shampoo bar.

Do you need a conditioner bar with a shampoo bar? ›

Shampoo bars are convenient. They're easy to apply: just rub on wet hair and they'll create a nice, natural lather. For many, they're multi-purpose, meaning you can skip using conditioner. Some people use them as an all-over body wash, or even as a shave soap.

How do you use natural conditioner? ›

Method:
  1. Take 2 tablespoons of honey.
  2. Take 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Take a shower cap.
  4. Mix olive oil and honey to create a smooth mix.
  5. Apply in sections.
  6. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes.
  7. Rinse off with a sulfate-free shampoo.
  8. Apply a regular conditioner if you want.
Nov 30, 2023

What can you do with conditioner bars? ›

How do you use a solid hair conditioner bar?
  1. Use as a Daily Conditioner: Glide the bar over your wet hair and massage in. ...
  2. Use as a Leave-In Conditioner: Wet bar and massage a small amount onto your fingertips. ...
  3. Use as a Deep Conditioning Hair Mask: Melt a small portion of the Conditioner Bar over low heat.
Jul 22, 2022

Can you use a conditioner bar as a leave-in conditioner? ›

If you're after a product that can be left in your hair to allow for conditioning after a shower, look no further than our conditioner bars. Great for very dry, curly or thick hair, a leave-in conditioner can help with detangling, styling, moisturising and give you overall shiny glossy hair.

Are conditioner bars better than conditioner? ›

Conclusion. Conditioner bars are better than liquid conditioners for many reasons. They are more eco-friendly, as they reduce plastic waste and use natural ingredients. They are more economical, as they last longer and save money.

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