Homemade hair conditioners are great for keeping your hair soft and shiny. And while many commercial products contain harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, and dyes that can damage your hair over time, this homemade hair conditioner contains minimal, natural ingredients to nourish and strengthen hair.
This post was originally published on July 7th, 2020, and has been updated with more relevant information and a revised recipe.
Making these homemade conditioner bars was certainly a process of getting the perfect recipe nailed down.
In the end, though, I think we finally have the perfect solid conditioner bars to moisturize and repair damaged hair.
Beginning my hair care journey years and years ago with a simple dry shampoo, I had made it a goal to convert all the hair products I used at the time (and ones I’ve added since) over to a more natural alternative.
What is a hair conditioner bar?
A hair conditioner bar is essentially a hair conditioner in a solid form. They are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons, including they are great for travel and are inexpensive to make.
Homemade conditioner bars are straightforward to make and will last forever! Well, not quite forever, but a little goes a very long way compared to liquid conditioner.
Why make your own hair conditioner bars?
Let’s face it; it would be a whole lot easier to go the natural route by simply buying natural, organic hair care products.
But as you probably know, without your personal money tree, it’s hardly practical.
In addition, many products labeled ‘natural’ often turn out to be not all that natural after all.
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Conditioner bar recipe
What You Will Need
- Cocoa butter
- Coconut oil
- Emulsifying wax
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin E oil
- Essential oils (optional)
- Double boiler or a small glass bowl and saucepan
- Silicone molds
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and emulsifying wax to a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can place a glass bowl over a pot of water and bring it to a boil.
Once the ingredients are melted, remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. You don’t want it to ‘set up’ just cool enough to work with.
Finally, add the remainder of the ingredients in with the oils and stir well.
Transfer the melted conditioner into silicone molds to harden.
They should be ready to pop out of the molds in just a few hours but definitely allow the conditioner bars to harden for 2-3 days before using to receive the maximum life out of them.
How to use conditioner bars
Rub your homemade conditioner bar between your hands and apply it to the hair. Use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the conditioner for curly or thick hair.
Leave the conditioner in the hair for several minutes before rinsing with warm water.
For tangly hair, follow up with a hair detangler spray.
Why I chose these ingredients
Each of the ingredients listed below are necessary for making a long-lasting, effective hair conditioner bar.
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter smells as good as it sounds. It is very versatile with incredible benefits for the skin and hair.
With its fantastic moisturizing properties, cocoa butter works excellently at conditioning the hair. In addition, it provides shine, protects against split ends, and softens hair.
And best of all, any leftover cocoa butter can be used to make homemade chocolates!
Coconut oil
Oh, the superfood coconut oil! You probably would be more shocked if it didn’t appear in this conditioner bar recipe. I buy coconut oil in bulk and use it daily for skin care, hair care, and even in the kitchen.
Coconut oil is very moisturizing, and can help with dandruff, dry scalp, split ends, and hair breakage. I even have a coconut oil hair mask which is ideal when your hair needs a little extra TLC.
Essential oils (fragrance)
Essential oils are a great way to add a beautiful scent to your conditioner. And the sky is the limit when it comes to which oils to choose. In this case, I went with the refreshing citrus aromas of tangerine and lemon.
Give this combination a try, make up your own blend or give one of the blends below a try.
Choosing the fragrance
Wild Forest for men
- 6 drops sandalwood
- 3 drops rosemary
- 3 drops lemongrass
Floral Fresh for women
- 5 drops lavender
- 3 drops of clary sage
- 2 drops of wild orange
- 2 drops lime
Gentle and Calm
- 3 drops lavender
- 1 drop of Roman Chamomile
Why you will love these conditioner bars:
Have a super long shelf-life. Homemade conditioner bars are one of my favorite products to make. I love that they can last for years with very little money out of my pocket.
Little to no impact on the environment. These conditioner bars are made using eco-friendly ingredients naturally derived from plants.
The recipe can be adjusted even after the bars are made. So while this conditioner bar recipe will work for most hair types, If you do find the need to fine-tune some of the ingredients, simply melt it back down, make your adjustments and let it reharden back in the molds.
A travel-friendly hair care product. Your hair deserves so much more than a travel-sized hotel shampoo/conditioner. Bring your conditioner bar with you for your next holiday travels or last-minute work trip.
P.S. Don’t forget your travel-friendly shampoo bar to take along with you.
FAQs/Tips
- The conditioner bars will last between 60-100 washes. Remember, less is best.
- These bars are very effective, perfect for anyone who washes their hair once or twice a week.
- Shelf life is right around 2 years when stored properly. I.e., a cool, dry place.
- Cocoa butter can be substituted for shea or mango butter. Note: using mango butter will result in a softer bar.
- Coconut oil will melt at temperatures over 76°. If that is the case, you will need to store these bars in the fridge or a cooler area in the home.
Wrapping up
As with any natural conditioner, if you are making the switch from conventional products, there will be an adjustment period as your hair adapts to the new routine.
Be patient and trust me; it is totally worth it, and you will be thrilled with the results!
During this transition time, remember that dry shampoo is your friend and washing with a natural shampoo is a must.
Please note, that this is an updated recipe. I have had many readers comment that their hair felt greasy after using.
And while training your hair to adapt to natural products or more infrequent washes, the hair is going to be more greasy. I was able to make a few adjustments to help with it.
Thank you for reading. I hope that you found this hair conditioner bar recipe to be just what you were looking for. And if you love natural hair care products, be sure and check out some of these popular products below!
- Homemade nourishing hair serum
- All-natural hair spray
- Natural clarifying shampoo
- Hair growth shampoo or hair growth mask
- Simple liquid conditioner recipe
HOMEMADE CONDITIONER BARS
Homemade Conditioner Bars
Homemade conditioner bars that work great on all hair types.
Materials
Tools
Instructions
- Melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, and emulsifying wax in a double boiler. Or make your own double boiler by placing a glass bowl over a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.
- Once the ingredients are melted, remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. You don't want it to 'set up' just cool enough to work with.
- Finally, add the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the melted conditioner to the molds to dry.
Notes
The conditioner bars can be removed from the mold as soon as they are hard. However, refrain from using within the first 48 hours to ensure the bars are completely hardened, which will ultimately result in a longer-lasting bar.
These must be stored in the fridge in warmer climates to keep from melting.
Melanie says
Hello , I was wondering how many bars does this recipe make? Thank-you
Laura says
It makes three with the molds I have linked in the post. 🙂
Amber says
What type of glass jar do you store this in? Do you have to store in a glass jar in the shower also?
Laura says
I keep them in a glass container with a lid (like a pyrex brand that you would store food in) when I have it in the shower I just leave it out. I just store the extra ones in the container.
Lindsay Cotter says
Can’t wait to make these!!
Tallia says
I’m definitely going to make these! I am slowly switching all my products over to all natural and this one looks so easy and perfect for the shower! Thank you!
Laura says
You’re welcome!
Julie says
This is so interesting…I’m really intrigued! In the past year, my hair has all of a sudden become really dry and difficult to keep moisturized. I wonder if this might help!
Laura says
Yes, it should!
Megan says
Going to give these a try this weekend. I love how they are simple and zero waste!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
So easy to make at home! Love it!!
Mackenzie says
Is it necessary to use all three different kinds of butter, or would using just one or two kinds work fine as well?
Laura says
All three is my favorite but you can definitely make it with one or two.
Melissa Turner says
So excited to try this im all about goin with pure and natural as i can long as i smell good in the.mean time lol and saving as much as i can i am medically off work due to recently having neck surgery feb 5th 2021 so i need to save as many bux as i can lol and once my main ingredients have been purchased this will definetly save us in the.long run and i have already purchased all my carriers and extras wks prior to surgery knowing i wasnt gonna be able to do much for weeks cant do alot head movement so this is only thing i am able to do at this point i get tired of sitting and laying around right now uugh lol so im excited to get started thank you
Cathy says
Hope you are better
🙏💞
Karen Brunner says
How do you ensure accurate measurements? Do you melt the wax, butters, and oils to get the 1/4 cup? Do you ‘shave’ off thin solid pieces to get the 1/4 cup? So excited to try this! I tried a conditioner bar that I love but is very expensive and is not zero waste. I am very eager to make my own. Thanks much!!
Laura says
The measurements are before it is melted.
salomé says
Hi, I made the bars yesterday and unfortunately they did not harden… I followed each step of the recipe so I don’t know what went wrong 🙁
Laura says
Try placing them in the fridge! They will not harden in temperatures over 76 degrees!
Melissa Turner says
Hi
Was this recipe ever figured out wht happened im really curious why it didnt harden icurious if the conditioner bars ever hardened i noticed has been quite a few ppl whos tried it and has had the same issue am curious if this was resolved before i try this out tht way i do not repeat any thing to make same mistakes if any was made
Laura says
If you put them in the refrigerator they will harden.
France says
Hi, I tried this (2tbsp each) and my conditioner bar was so soft and when i put it on it was so sticky. Is it supposed to be like that?
Thank you
Laura says
Did you allow it to harden completely?
Nancy says
I had problems (I thought) but once they hardened completely the end result is great. Plus need to get use to a “different feel” conditioner. I also use it as a body bar, after soaping & rinsing then I rub all over and rinse again, works great.
Hopefully it’s good for the skin.
Laura says
Great! Yes it is great for the skin too!
Julie says
That’s a great idea! I’m going to try that!
Adasha says
Hi I made the diy shampoo Bar and conditioner bar. Do you use the conditioner bar on dry hair or while it’s wet after washing?
Laura says
I use it after washing.
NANCY says
So you don’t rinse it out of your hair?
Laura says
No, you do just like normal conditioner.
NANCY says
So you don’t rinse it out of your hair?
Laura says
No, you do just like normal conditioner.
Louise Malcolmson says
yes ,rinse it out ,same as conditioner
Bonnie says
These sound interesting, but you didn’t say how to use them. Do you just rub it on your hair? If so, how much do you use? My hair is quite short so I don’t want to use too much.
Laura says
After shampooing your hair you can use your homemade conditioner bar just like a regular conditioner. Get the bar wet and massage it into your hands to get it to lather. Then rub your hands into your hair and cover the head with the conditioner. Rinse with warm water.
Or you can get the bar wet, rub it in your hands to get it to lather, and then rub the bar directly into your hair. Rinse the conditioner out with warm water.
Amy says
Hi, so I made these conditioner bars and tried it on my hair. Unfortunately after using the bar my hair is really thick and sticky and I can’t get the product out. It’s incredibly hard to wash out even though i’ve used shampoo at least four times now to try and get it out.
I followed the recipe exactly apart from I used 1 + 1/2 cup of shea butter & 1 + 1/2 cup mango butter. In your video you used one cup of each shea, mango and cocoa so I used 1 +1/2 cup of two instead.
Any advice would be much appreciated!!!!
Nikki says
Following as I’m having the same issue!
Amanda Faulkner says
Me too! I’ve now washed my hair twice with only shampoo and there’s still residue!
Rebeca says
Hi there, thanks Laura for sharing your beautiful recipes. I am a big gun of doTerra too and have using them for over a year now. I made the conditioner bar with my daughter following the recipe and it turned up really good. Unfortunately, I have used it today for the first time and it has left my hair really greasy, even though I rinsed it with plenty of water. Not sure what I might have done wrong as it has worked for other people, I will probably use it as a body lotion in the shower, but if you could give me any advice that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 😊
Victoria says
I am having the same issue – I put them in the refrigerator and they are firm, but still “greasy”. I am in New England, so it’s nowhere near 70 degrees. They seem perfect for a lotion bar, but I really needed conditioner bars…Any advice on this?
Thanks!
Laura says
I would store them in the fridge.
Rebecca says
Terrible! Did you even try this on your hair before publishing 4 washes later and my hair is still messed up and terrible looking!!!
Laura says
Try doing an ACV rinse. This recipe works well for some hair types but not others. Sorry it didn’t work for you.
Jamie says
Agreed….just tried mine for the first time (completely hardened, btw) and my hair is SOO oily and sticky. Wouldn’t rinse out at all! Hoping it will at least add moisture like a mask until I figure out how to get it out….lol
Laura says
You may have used too much, you only need a small amount. Also, you can try following up with an ACV rinse.
Meghan says
Hi there! Is the vitamin E oil necessary or is it just an additive to help preserve the bars?
Thanks!
Laura says
Correct! You can leave it out if you want.
Bret says
Hey Laura,
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Been looking around for a strategy for making conditioner bars and this method was very approachable. I appreciate the great tips for adding rosemary and lavender. I already add lavender to my shampoo bar so this should pair nicely. I tried using black Jamaican castor oil mixed with jojoba oil as a carrier oil. Cant wait to try them out!
Laura says
You’re welcome!
Ann Medlen says
I am having trouble getting it out it is really thick when people put it I. Their hair and they have to wash their hair several times to get it all out
Laura says
Try following up with an apple cider vinegar rinse.
Kim Cunningham says
Will these leave your hair greasy ?
Laura says
Some readers say yes, while others love them! I guess it depends on hair type. I am working on a second conditioner bar for all hair types now.
Jackie says
I’m wondering if the conditioner bar is affected by hard water? I have hard water and I was told some conditioners and shampoos may not work properly.
Laura says
Yes, that is definitely a thing! It may be better to try the liquid conditioner.
Jan says
which essential oils would you recommend?
Laura says
My favorites for hair are rosemary, lavender, and tea tree.
Olivia Carter says
It’s the coconut. Leave it out. No matter how much you wash it sticks like
Glue and makes your hair dry. I personally use cocoa & Shea and add little amounts of oil & essential oils & wax. I added such little amounts and it worked, I think to many oils & wax is being added. Ps don’t forget the butters are greasy anyway! Hopefully that will sort out the issue
Julie K says
I have been using these conditioner bars for about two months and love them! I experimented with how to use it in my hair. I could not get it to rinse out without washing several times. One time I decided to just leave it in my hair and was amazed by how it also acted as a styling agent. I have type 2B curly hair and it seems to be made just for my hair type. I no longer need multiple kinds of styling agents depending on the weather and can use just this bar. I wash normally with a shampoo bar then just before I get out of the shower I rub the bar through my hands and work it through my hair (sometimes several times). I have never had the bar “lather”, it is always similar in consistency to a lotion bar (waxy and slightly oily). I went to a fancy salon for a hair cut and they were amazed by how soft and healthy my hair was then shocked when I told them what I used on it. My only issue with the bar is that after it got down to about a ping pong ball size (I made them in silicon baking cups so they start out looking like peanut butter cups) the consistency had changed and it was goey with bits of sand like pieces throughout it. When it got to this stage I had to stop using it on my hair because it wasn’t working anymore. Why did this happen? Otherwise, great recipe!
Laura says
Thanks so much for sharing! I am so glad you like it! I am wondering if it because of the way it is stored in the shower? I have never had that happen so I am unsure. I know when I get to the end of any soap bar it gets a little gooey, not really sure why.
Julie K says
Yes I wondered that as well. I’m storing one in a Tupperware container in the shower and making sure no water is left in it to see if that makes a difference.
Miriam says
Shea butter goes solid at room temperature and makes little granules. You can melt the whole thing down again and it will be fine.
Hana says
Hi Laura.
Do you have to do apple cider vinegar rinse after using the conditioner bar?
Laura says
I do recommend it!
Josephine says
If anybody is reading this, it does not contain any emulsifier, so the oils (and wax! why use wax in this?) will stick in your hair forever. Try some recipe with BTMS which is perfectly safe to use, there are plenty of recipes online, and they are also zero waste, zero effort to make.
Rick says
This conditioner bar doesn’t lather, it is extremely oily and barely comes off my hands let alone my hair. Is there a step I missed or is this normal?
Laura says
It is normal to have an adjustment period when switching to natural ingredietts. It doesn’t later like store-bought.
Ai says
Hi Laura, first of all thank you so much for sharing lots of beautiful recipes!
I’ve been a big fun of solid shampoos and conditioner bars since 2019, so it’s great that now I know I can actually make it by myself!
Anyway, I made this conditioner bar yesterday-doubled amount since I wanted to give my friends. Everything looked pretty ok, however, this morning it turned out slightly softer than I expected-especially the edges.
I don’t know if I messed up measuring or it’s simply not dried enough yet. Now, I put it in the fridge to just see if it gets firmed…
If you know how to fix it, I’d very much appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
Laura says
You’re welcome! I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes! Yes, putting it in the fridge is the best way to firm it up!
Katie says
Do you know of a way to add coloring to the conditioner bars to enhance tone, like maybe turmeric or beet powder? Has anyone tried this?
Brenna Hinson says
I use pvc as a mold for cold process soap. Would this work for the conditioner bars?
Laura says
I use silicon molds, but they should work in the same thing you make your soap bars in.
KB says
I made this recipe and used it as directed. The conditioner didn’t rinse out of my hair and left it very greasy. I have fine straight hair. I switched it using it before shampooing and it works much better. If you have thick or curly hair it might be ok to use after shampooing, but if you have fine hair like me I recommend using it prior to shampooing.
The texture also gets a little grainy when the bar is left in the shower for regular use. I guess from the heat of the shower? It still works fine, the texture is just off.
Laura says
Thank you for sharing! Glad you are liking it!
Izzy says
I made these and they smell great+ feel great, but they melted really, really quickly. I stored them in an airtight container in my bathroom but ended up putting them in my fridge because they melt so fast. I followed the measurements exactly so I’m not sure where I went wrong.
Laura says
If they get too hot they will melt, that is normal. Storing them in the fridge is a great option!
Chelsea says
I am looking at the recipe and I cannot see how it would lather. How is that possible? It’s all oil and beeswax which would basically make a lotion bar. It’s not made like it’s a soap which requires sodium hydroxide. I can see this mixture just feeling like a lotion bar. Help me out here? I’d like to make this but I can’t see how it would work very well and I don’t want to end up wasting ingredients.
Laura says
It doesn’t lather the way traditional conditioner does.
Jackie Lo says
Hi Laura, I am very excited to try these conditioner bars. I reviewed many of the comments and wonder about the following:
1) would adding a tiny amount of SLSA (for its surfactant properties) help with the “greasiness”?
2) What amount of carrier oil is used if I scale up or down the recipe (do you have an appropriate percentage to follow)?
3) Are you able to provide recipe in grams? I used a converter to estimate based on your recipe.
4) can I “rebatch” these bars like soap if I want to experiment? Or would that destroy the properties of the oils?
Amanda says
Hi Jacki, you have some really good questions. I am looking for a conditioner bar recipe and happened upon this one. However, after examining the ingredients I can say with certainty that this is a lotion bar, not a hair conditioner bar which explains all the comments about greasiness. And I think I can answer your first question. You don’t want to add a surfactant to a conditioner as they are specifically for cleansing and are great in shampoo bars. And finally, I am grateful to all the diy bloggers out there … I have learned a lot from so many of them. However, I have yet to find a conditioner bar recipe that is a) an actual conditioner and b) if actually a conditioner, has a list of ingredients feasible for me to obtain without spending way too much money. So the search continues.
Sanne says
Can I replace shea with kokum butter? Tia.
Sonya says
Hi, I was wondering if there is an alternative to the beeswax, to make these bars vegan?
Janice MA says
Soy wax
Katie says
If I were to store a bunch of these…would I need one of those dry packets that takes away moisture and throw it into the mason jar…or would that defeat the purpose of having a conditioner/moisturize? Or is it good enough to just put it in a mason jar with a top that screws down? How long would these be good for?
Laura says
I leave them in a basket in my bathroom closet, that is what I do with all of my soap bars to after they cure and they are good for a year like that!
Konstantina says
How can we measure cocoa butter in cups? It is so hard and difficult to measure that way. Could you please tell us the quantities in grs? Thank you!!
Laura says
I cut it into cubes and put it in a measuring cup, it doesn’t have to be exact.
Patsy Bryan says
I make shampoo bars in bulk, 14 lbs. at a time (once a year for gifts only – I never sell my soap) and am looking to make a conditioner bar In the same amount. What is the total weight of this recipe.
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donna Allen says
I can’t wait to make some of these wonderful products! I have a question, I don’t like using glass in the shower, and you are using an airtight glass container to store the conditioning bar. Why glass and not plastic, can you use plastic? Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes.
Laura says
Yes, you can use plastic!
Michele Brucker says
Thanks for sharing your recipe. Where do you get the butters?
I’m thinking Whole Foods, but maybe there are other options?
Laura says
I have the ones I used linked in the blog post.
Konny says
I don’t see how this is going to lather since it’s all oils. Am I doing something wrong?
Amy says
This left my hair very sticky and greasy. Is there a way to make it easier to rinse out? Thanks in advance!
Laura says
Yes, rinse with ACV.
Kim Bunn-Auer says
I made these conditioner bars but when I used them they left my hair a horrible greasy mess, what did I do wrong?
Laura says
I think it has to do with hair type, try doing an ACV rinse for best results.
Linda says
I am allergic to coconut oil. Can I substitute palm oil in this recipe?
Laura says
Yes!
nona says
should these lovely conditioner bars be allowed to age the way one does with shampoo bars?
Laura says
As long as they are fully dry they are fine to use. Since they are not made with lye, you do not have to cure them.
Mie says
If I use coconut Oli in the bar, then can It count as the Cartier Oli too
Cat says
how much beeswax do u need to put in when making 12 bars as i dont see how many bars your recipe makes
Cat says
Hi is there a ingredient u can add to the conditoning hair bars so its not a greasy mess when your using it
Laura says
It is best to do store in a soap dish and then follow up with an ACV rinse!
Amanda Pritchard says
Hi. I made this recipe and they solidified and looked great. Unfortunately when I used one, and rinsed with warm water, my hair had a waxy coating on it. I didn’t shampoo and dried it as normal, but it wouldn’t shift. The next day I had to wash my hair 3 times to get it back to normal. It was lovely afterwards, but there’s no way I could use it without shampooing afterwards
Laura says
You can also try doing an apple cider vinegar rinse after washing. It really helps! I have a blog post all about it.
Stella says
My conditioner didn’t blend together the Shea butter and mango butter was separated. What did I do wrong?
Joanna says
Is there a way that the conditioner bars could be made into an actual conditioner? like in a bottle? have you tried?
Laura says
I have a conditioner recipe that is not a bar on the blog that you can try.
Kim says
Do NOT EVER use this recipe. Because of the beeswax, it will turn out greasy and unreliable. Even whenever Laura says “oh just put it in the fridge” for what?? For it to be cold and greasy? This is a horrid recipe and is a waste of time and money
Laura says
Sorry, this didn’t work well for you, some readers love it! I have thought about changing the recipe, but I think it depends on hair type. It has over 200 reviews and most are great.
Cathy says
Could I use 1/4 cup sheabutter and 1/4 cup castor oil and 1/4 cup beeswax?
Would oil work for conditioner bar?
Jane says
Hello, I’m reading through this recipe and it doesn’t list the amounts of each butter or oil. It sounds like a great recipe, but…how much is “equal parts”
Shea butter
Cocoa butter
Mango butter
Coconut oil
Beeswax
2 teaspoons carrier oil
10 drops vitamin E oil
20 drops essential oils (optional)
Double boiler or a small glass bowl and saucepan
Silicon molds
Laura says
It depends on how much you want to make. You can do 1 tablespoon of each or 1 cup of each, as long as it is equal parts it doesn’t matter the quanity.
Debbie says
I made this recipe with equal parts of the 4 butters. , Cetyryl alcohol and it’s very oily. Can I melt it down and fix it?
Laura says
Yes, you can! We are currently updating this recipe and the new one will be live tomorrow morning!
Carrie says
I have a daughter that is allergic to coconut, is there another oil I could use I place of the coconut oil?
April says
How long does it take these bars to harden?
Laura says
About 24 hours. Make sure they are in a cool place to harden.
Naomie says
I swear you guys had a recipe with beeswax, mango butter and shea butter with no cetearyl alcohol and now I can only find this recipe. What happened?
Laura says
We just updated this recipe! It had a lot of great reviews, but a lot of people explained it was too greasy so we tweaked it and tested it. We find this one to work better for more hair types.
Naomie says
Okay I did find almost a copy of your old recipe and I found it to be too greasy too but I’m going to try this new one and I’ll come back and comment!
Laura says
OK let me know what you think! My husband and I have been using the new recipe for a few weeks and really like it.
Erica says
Oh shoot! I have been wondering the same thing!! Ignore my question below about the beeswax!! Haha!
Christine Evans says
I used shea butter instead of cocoa butter. It’s been well over 24 hours and they haven’t set yet, still about 90% liquid. Could this be because of the difference in butters I used? The only other thing I did different was I used eucalyptus oil otherwise everything was exactly as the recipe says.
Laura says
Try placing it in the fridge or a cooler part of the home. Are house was too warm for them to set upstairs, when I moved them to the basement it became solid.
Linda says
Do you have to add the cetearyl alcohol and vitamin B? I have all other ingredients.
Laura says
It works best that way!
Linda says
I wish I would have though about this question before I posted my last one. 🙂
I noticed in your original recipe there is a carrier oil (example: sweet almond oil). But in the new recipe, there is no mention of a carrier oil. Are we still supposed to use one and if so, what would be the amount?
Laura says
The new recipe does not contain one. We found this recipe to work better for more hair types.
Gigi Bliss says
Can you add goats milk to the recipe?
Laura says
Yes, you can make a goats milk conditioner bar.
Eria says
I’m confused as when I search this recipe it says that beeswax is used but then when I click the link to get the full recipe it leads me here and beeswax isn’t listed now in the ingredients. Curious if this is an updated link or if you stopped putting beeswax into it? If not, how much beeswax do you use? Thanks!
Laura says
It is an updated recipe, we just changed it to work for more hair types.
Jess says
How could these remain solid during a shower? Coconut oil is the hardest ingredient and it would definitely melt during my shower.
Also why did you use the cetearyl alcohol?
Thank you
Laura says
It does depend on the temperature of your house, ours do stay solid. You can store it in the fridge if needed.
E says
24 hours later, my conditioner is still liquid. Any advice?
Laura says
Try placing them in the fridge.
Nini says
Hi Laura,
I am interested to make this conditioner bar but I can’t find cetearyl alcohol, is there anything to replace it?
Tina says
Hello. What is the reason for the alcohol in the shampoo bar recipe? Can they be made without it?
Laura says
The cetearyl alcohol softens the hair and helps thicken the conditioner bar.
Asha says
If I don’t have cetearyl alcohol, can I safely skip it for this recipe? Or, is there an alternative that I can use in place of it?
Lovely recipe! I’ve used many of your recipes and am truly grateful for your generosity and kindness in so freely sharing your knowledge and wisdom! Thank you!
Laura says
I have only made it with cetearyl alcohol. Any wax emulsifier substitution should work just as well though.
Karen Brown says
I made this on Saturday, followed to the letter, and they won’t set up. Literally still liquid. Is there anything I can do to make them set up?
Laura says
Were you able to use regular coconut oil, and not fractionated coconut oil?
Barbara says
Mine didn’t set up. I used the correct ingredients. Any idea what went wrong?
Laura says
I would try placing them in the fridge to get them to harden fully.
J.barry says
Don’t know what i did wrong. It just never set up . Can i just add more alcohol?