DIY Soid Conditioner Bars
Go bottle-free with these DIY solid conditioner bars! They are made with just 3 ingredients that nourish and hydrate your hair, leaving it soft and shiny. Conditioner bars are great for travel, but they're also a fun, zero-waste product to use whenever you wash your hair.
Servings: 12 3 oz. bars
Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
Ingredients
- 454 g (16 oz / 1 lb) Stephenson Melt & Pour Solid Conditioner Base
- 45 g (1.6 oz) jojoba oil or argan oil ) (10% of base weight
- 9 g (0.3 oz) essential oil of choice (2% of base weight)
Instructions
- Cut the conditioner base into small chunks using a knife or bench scraper — smaller pieces melt more evenly.
- Place chunks into a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Do not overheat — the base melts above 60°C (140°F).
- Once melted, allow the base to cool slightly before adding your oil and fragrance. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to introduce air bubbles.
- Pour into silicone molds between 75–80°C (167–176°F).
- Allow bars to set at room temperature for a minimum of 24 hours — do not refrigerate.
- Once fully hardened, remove from molds and allow to rest for an additional 1–2 days before use.
Notes
- The yield for this recipe depends on the size of your molds. I got 12 bars using regular 3-ounce soap bar molds.
- Store extra bars in an airtight container, away from moisture or direct sunlight.
- These conditioner bars will work for most hair types. If you have extremely dry hair, it's a good idea to supplement periodically with a DIY protein hair mask and homemade leave-in conditioner.