When some women make the choice to go natural, it's to rid the hair of the chemicals that come with getting perms. So, it makes sense that a lot of ladies are more comfortable making their own products rather than picking up what's on the shelves, where potential stripping ingredients lurk.

But, while the DIY world can sound enticing, it can be a confusing place for newbies to navigate. How do you know what's safe to use, what will be effective, and how to combine it all into a kick-ass treatment? To help you out, we've scoured our favourite sites and come up with eight unexpected, but essential ingredients that every natural girl needs in her arsenal.

Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera works wonders far beyond relief from summer ailments (a.k.a. sunburns and insect bites). For example, you can use it to prevent hair loss, restore your strands' strength, reduce dandruff and dry scalp, and help add shine to your mane. Interested? .


Shea Butter
Loaded with antioxidants and rich in nutrients, Shea butter is an ingredient many natural hair brands already incorporate into their products. (Shea Moisture, anyone?) If you're more of a DIY kind of dame, there are various ways to use the creamy stuff in its raw, unrefined state.


Apple-Cider Vinegar
While you may think vinegar's acidic properties could damage your hair, it's actually quite the opposite. The minerals and enzymes in ACV help remove product buildup, treat dandruff and hair loss, and much, much more. Use it as a hair rinse with other natural components like rosemary, mint, and lavender, and get shiny strands. The options are endless.

Mayonnaise
You can use it solo or combine it with other common kitchen ingredients for your own at-home deep-conditioning treatment. Mayo works best for those with damage, as it contains eggs, vinegar, and oil, all of which help lock in moisture and revive hair.


Bentonite Clay
This magic pore-cleansing mixture also works its healing powers on your tresses. Natural girls may be wary of the thick consistency at first, but, trust us, this isn't your average dirt. It's rich in minerals, like calcium, sodium, and potassium, and it helps draw gunk from the hair without drying it. Combine it with ingredients like ACV and aloe vera for the best cleanse, ever.


Black Tea
'This the season for tea, and lots of it. Since you're most likely already sipping on some, why not make a little more to use on your mane? Black tea — which you can use as a simple hair rinse — helps strengthen, reduce shedding, and add volume. Pour it up, pour it up.


Flaxseeds
Flaxseed oils and gels have been well-received in the natural hair community. It takes a little more legwork to concoct recipes with flaxseeds, but the benefits are endless (better curl definition, moisture, and shine, to name a few).


Honey
We've already put the benefits of honey as a face wash on your radar, and now we're here to rave about the sticky stuff some more. Honey is an emollient and helps promote hair growth. While we wouldn't advise applying it to your strands on its own, this blog gives you tips on how to combine it with other ingredients for effective treatments.

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