And here are the results!

Recipes are rated on a scale of 1 – 5 Afro Picks… 1 being the lowest rating, and something I would not use again or recommend, and 5 being the highest rating of something I’d most likely use again within the next five minutes. *lol*

And heeeeeeeeeeeeere we go…

Avocado Conditioner with a Twist –

Because the original is my conditioner of choice whenever I have the ingredients at hand, the rating should really be a no brainer.  Rich in the good types of fatty acids hair loves, avocados are one of the most nourishing and growth stimulating products for conditioning the tresses.  Combine that with the detangling and deep softening  properties of the coconut milk, and this concoction is a mixture of love for adding body and sheen, as well as defining the s-pattern of coiled hair.  So in and of itself, avocado and coconut milk work wonders, but when you add the antioxident benefits of honey and the moisturing characteristics of coconut oil there’s no way you can lose with this product.

Because I was on a tight schedule Friday, I used the mixture as a co-wash agent, wetting the hair and applying the conditioner like a masque.  I allowed it to sit on my hair capless for only fifteen minutes instead of the recommended hour, considering I would not be fully rinsing my hair and the mixture would still work to condition my hair as I traveled to my destination.  After the fifteen minutes were up I rinsed my hair relatively well to make sure all the pulpy bits were removed, then allowed my hair to air dry in my signature Afro puffs.

Once my hair was dry, I noticed that the outer layer was somewhat rough to the touch, which I attributed to napping with my hair uncovered (I know… shame on me), but when I took my puff out I was astonished by how well moisturized my scalp and the roots of my hair were, was well as with the well defined wave pattern of my hair!

Another benefit of this conditioner is the amount of body it promotes!

This is definitely the type of conditioner that works well with styles that need that “puff” of thickness like Afros, twists, twist outs or wash outs.

Now I will caution you on one thing.  Because I did not follow the exact recipe, using a full avocado instead of a half of one, I think I over did the coconut oil addition, giving my hair and initial “slick” feeling.  Considering both the avocado and coconut milk provide hair oil as well, you will only need a little of coconut oil to serve its purpose, without having your hair weighed down.  This slickness was of course was remedied by a full and thorough rising and ACV clarifying (or an actual shampooing if you’d like to go that route), but I just wanted to make you all aware that you can have too much of a good thing.

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So there you have it.  I’d like to thank LaTonya for sharing the remixed recipe with us, and urge you to check out her Naturally Flyy Blog, as well as the Innovative Thinking Youtube Channel, both of which are filled with all sorts of beauty goodies for the natural minded.

If you do try any of the recipes out presented in the In the Mix Friday Series, I’d love to hear your results. You can leave a comment here or send them to me via Email at amichelle@journeyback2me.com.

I wish you happy experimenting!

Healthy Hair Wishes,