Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner

The extremes of heat and cold we endure throughout winter can make
even the greatest of hair look and feel like straw. This nourishing
conditioner blends honey for shine; olive oil for moisture and
essential oil of rosemary to stimulate hair growth.

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup warmed olive oil (2 tbsp. for normal to oily hair)
4 drops essential oil of rosemary
1 tsp xanthun gum (available in health food stores)

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into
a clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting stopper of lid.
Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage
scalp and work mixture through hair until completely coated. Cover
hair with a warm towel (towel can be heated in a microwave or dryer)
or shower cap; leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes.
Remove towel or shower cap; shampoo lightly and rinse with cool
water. Dry as normal and enjoy shinier, softer and healthier hair the
natural way.

whats xanthum gum? and how does it help the hair?

i've been trying this recipe (tresses recipe) without the xanthum gum and its super.

xanthan = xanthan gum Pronunciation: ZAN-thun Notes: Derived from corn sugar, xanthan gum is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. Substitutes: guar gum OR pre-gel starch


so it is mostly just a thickener in this recipe i think. (to make it more managabe) but i don't see why you would have to use it. the book i got that recipe from is big on making things look or feel like store bought.

impchild, thank you :D