"I use olive oil on my hair instead of pricey deep conditioners -- it's natural and leaves your hair soft and shiny. Apply enough so that your hair looks and feels wet, and then put on a shower cap and leave it in for a couple of hours. Make sure your shower is nice and hot when you wash it out to prevent residue." -- Phebe

"Aspirin and water rids your hair of harmful elements. If you live by the beach or are an ocean or pool swimmer, it is mandatory that such ickies be removed quickly to prevent damage. The solution? Crunch up 1-2 aspirin and mix with water in a large spray bottle. In the shower after swimming, spray your hair with the mixture and let it set for about 2 minutes. Rinse out and condition as usual. Mix in 1-3 drops of rosemary or another scented oil -- it adds a nice fragrance. -- Nicole

"If you've ever wondered what to do with your half-empty beers, use them as a rinse in the shower. It will make your hair super shiny and easy to style. Shampoo first, pour a flat beer through your hair, rinse well with water and then condition as usual. It won't even smell!" --Jackie

"This may sound gross, but it really works! Mix one raw egg and mayonnaise together and leave in like a deep conditioner. Then wash with shampoo and conditioner (the shampoo is to take the smell out of your hair, the conditioner isn't really necessary unless your have tight curls like mine). It makes your hair smooth, shiny, helps with growth, keeps it strong and is easy to style. Just don't think about what is going into your hair!" -- Xxbabie

"I rinse my hair with hot water and massage the scalp oils down to the ends of the hair. Always rinse all product out of your hair after washing, then finish with a cold water rinse. The cold water closes the scalp pores and seals the hair cuticle down against the hair shaft, leaving you with very clean, shiny hair that retains its shine for at least a week. A vinegar rinse is also good, as vinegar is the same pH as hair... and no, you don't smell like a salad afterwards, just clean and fresh." -- Ldvger