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7 DIY Beauty Products That Will Make You Swear Off Sephora

We asked one skeptical beauty editor to use nothing but DIY recipes for a week. Here are the homemade treatments you'll want to try, stat

by Cinya Burton

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DIY Hair Mask: Coconut Oil + Avocado Oil The Dilemma: The one thing I can't live without is a great hair mask. Due to my curling iron addiction, my ends are always brittle and in desperate need of moisture. I've been slow to adopt the hair oil trend, because I thought they'd leave my hair stringy. But after celebrity hairstylist Corey Powell of Sally Hershberger Los Angeles (his clients include Margot Robbie and Nicole Richie) raves about the benefits of a DIY hot oil hair mask, I know I have to give it a shot.

The DIY: I mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a mug, nuke it for 30 seconds, and comb it through my dry hair. Yes, it's a bit messy; I find it easiest to apply in small sections, then comb through. I leave it on for about 10 minutes, then hop in the shower to wash it out.

The Verdict: After I blow-dry my hair, I notice a big difference. My hair is markedly softer and shinier than before. And the best part? Because avocado oil doesn't have a scent, it just dilutes the coconut aroma and I'm left with a subtle tropical fragrance.

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Love the hair oil! cant wait to try some of the others!

by 92jess11 Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 03:36AM Report as inappropriate

i love DIY i love to do at home spa days i will be using these soon :D

by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate

I love DIY

by LittleBunny Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

I am a true believer of the oil and coconut oil.. I have LONG hair and this always helps me. These are great easy to make recipes.. I can't wait to try them out.

by Joana84 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

love these suggestions! i've heard of the face scrub but can't wait to try the lip balm, orange peel scrub and grapeseed oil.

by jenstar313 Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:50AM Report as inappropriate

I gave this article 9 stars!! This article is amazing. I think there's something really to be said about making your own beauty products / treatments. You know EXACTLY what goes in them and the fact that all of these DIY recipes are under 5 ingredients makes it even better. The only reason why I took of a star is because most people don't have all the oils in their home. Other than that - spot on article!

by Nikkisuchaqt Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 07:48PM Report as inappropriate

The hair oil sounds super nice!

by schien Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:51AM Report as inappropriate

Nice ideas but I'm not really a DIY girl so I'll stick with buying store brands already made. No preparation required.

by EricaC123 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 09:42AM Report as inappropriate

Nice ideas!

by robyne00 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate

That hair mask looks sounds awesome!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate