Get a mild detergent like shikakai (optional for curly or kinky hair), an emollient, and a thickener. Avoid any protein sources like avocado or eggs. A simple recipe is olive oil and banana blended and treated with vinegar to an appropriate pH. Use a blender or a food processor to combine your ingredients into a thick fluid. Make sure it is at the desired consistency, as your only fluid is your emollient, so add it sparingly to avoid making too much or too thin a conditioner. Add any botanical extracts or products you like to improve the smell and conditioning. Make sure your conditioner is as close to pH 7 as possible to avoid altering the consistency or texture of your hair overmuch. Add vinegar, drop by drop, and test with pH paper, until it is in the desired range. Add soapy water in small amounts if the solution is too acidic. Massage in from the tips toward the roots. Keep it in your hair for approximately 20 minutes, but effects should be visible within five to ten minutes. This conditioner is extremely gentle on the hair, but time beyond 20 minutes is unlikely to yield additional benefits. This conditioner will likely take several hot rinses to fully remove. It should leave hair shiny and more manageable than before, without altering your hair's curl. Repeat the treatment if desired, and experiment with different emollients and thickeners like coconut oil or shea butter and honey or carnauba wax. You can store it in the refrigerator or freezer for a day or two, as these are highly perishable ingredients. Rubbing rancid fat or spoiled produce through your hair will not produce the desired results. Multiple conditionings in a few days are unlikely to be needed, unless you wash your hair every day.

Summary: Get your ingredients. Blend your ingredients, without water. Adjust the pH of your conditioner. Spread through hair and cover. Rinse your hair. Store or dispose of your remaining conditioner.

If you're at school or a social event, try to stand near other people. If everyone else is in a group and you're standing alone, you risk sticking out. To be invisible, hang out at the edge of a group of people. For example, when you're walking to class try walking a few steps between a few other people. They probably won't even notice you, but you'll blend into the group. Eye contact might cause someone to start a conversation with you. If you're looking to avoid interaction, try not to catch anyone's eye. You can still look around, but try to train your gaze just above or just below most people's eye level. You can also glance down at your phone to appear busy. Try not to just stare at the ground or a wall. That might draw unwanted attention. When you're trying to blend in, don't wear flashy or trendy clothes. Instead, choose an outfit in muted tones, like black, grey, navy, or tan. A pair of jeans with a white shirt is also usually a safe bet. While you might want to hide behind a big hat or sunglasses, wearing either of those indoors might actually cause people to notice you. Raising your hand all the time is a sure way to get noticed. To remain in the background, avoid jumping to answer questions frequently. On the other hand, make sure to speak occasionally. Being too quiet is another way to get noticed! Of course, you should always answer if the teacher calls on you directly. It's okay if you're shy or deal with social anxiety. A lot of people deal with that and you're not alone. However, that doesn't mean that you should completely isolate yourself. That can lead to feelings of loneliness. Plus, being labeled a "loner" can make you stand out even more. Look for friends that share common interests and spend time with them. For example, maybe you hear some classmates talking about playing video games after school. If that's what you're into, ask if you can join them sometime! Make a point to connect with people on a regular basis, even if you prefer to spend most of your time alone. It's okay to not go to every party or event. But make it a point to try to do something social each week, even if it's just eating lunch with some other people.

Summary: Stick to a crowd when possible. Avoid making eye contact. Wear a classic outfit in neutral colors. Stay quiet in class to go unnoticed at school. Spend time with close friends.

A free spirit is not tied to many things beyond his or her ideals, and people he or she cares about. Part of being a free spirited person is learning to let some things go in life before they hold you back or weigh you down. As a free spirit, you can certainly still worry about and fight for things that matter. If something seems to be holding you back rather than helping you achieve your dreams, however, it might be time to let it go. A home that is larger or more complex than you need, filled with more material things than you need, costs too much, or is in a location you don't want to be in can keep you from being a free spirit. You could move into a different or smaller home that is more manageable for your free-spirited lifestyle, such as a tiny house. No one can get through life without some material things. However, too many things can weigh you down if you are trying to be a free spirit. Try these techniques: Buying fewer things will decrease clutter and simplify your life. This will also free up finances for things that might matter more to you, such as traveling or spending time with friends. Buy less, but of better things. Having quality things but fewer things overall can help you be less materialistic. Higher-quality clothes, for instance, will last longer than lower-quality ones, and you will need to have fewer of them. Keep in mind that reducing is good for the environment. Consuming less means less production, less waste, less pollutants, etc. Decluttering your life is one of the first steps you can take toward becoming a more free spirited person. When choosing how to simplify things, consider the following: Think about how often you use particular items. Many experts suggest that if you are trying to declutter, if you haven't used an item in six months, you should consider getting rid of it. Irreplaceable items of great sentimental value might be an exception. However, remember that memories are more important than things, and you might not need to keep everything. Photographs, for instance, can be scanned for safekeeping without taking up space, and then discarded. Consider donating items you no longer need to a thrift store, community center, religious organization, or other worthwhile cause. That way, others in need can benefit from the items you can live without.
Summary: Let it go. Consider downsizing your home or moving. Be less materialistic. Decide what to get rid of.