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that it will, just as any good shampoo will, and that is where the conditioner comes into play. After the hair is clean all the way from the scalp to the ends, the conditioner is meant to replenish the things that the soap removed, which includes more than just the oils.

Eggs, beaten and rubbed through the damp hair will give the hair a source of protein that can be leached out during washing. It should be noted that eggs alone would do nothing to replace the oils.

There is a product that contains both the protein of eggs and oil, however. It can be made by blending together 1 cup cooking oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 tbsp of good vinegar, and mixing until the mixture is thick. Or you can just buy it at the store. It is nothing more than mayonnaise. To use, rub a small amount through the hair thoroughly and leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse very thoroughly. This conditioner puts both oil and protein back into the hair, leaving the hair soft, shiny, and beautiful. It also works great on permed and colored hair, and it is safe to use.

To make this conditioner even better, instead of vinegar, use real lemon or orange juice, and add 20 vitamin E capsules to the mixture when blending it. This addition also add vitamin C, vitamin E, and has a fresh citrus aroma. Note that while this should be edible, I can't verify that it would be great on a sandwich.

Why spend a lot of money on fancy name brand shampoos and conditioners, when you can achieve as good or better results by using what you already have on hand, can easily get, or can mix up pretty simply? You may soon have people admiring your hair. Imagine their surprise when they ask you what you use, expecting some big name brand or even the name of a salon, and you tell them your secret.

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