10 Homemade Recipes To Never Shampoo Again.
More and more people are ditching shampoos sold in supermarkets.
Why ? Because there are other more economical solutions that avoid having to put chemicals in the hair.
So why not you ? Why not make your own homemade shampoo?
Forget about petroleum based products and go the natural way!
Discover 10 homemade recipes to never use chemical shampoo again:
1. Baking soda and apple cider vinegar
This traditional trick is to combine two applications. First the baking soda to clean your hair. Then apple cider vinegar to rinse them.
These 2 ingredients are all you need!
How to do
To. Pour 1 tablespoon of baking soda on your hair and massage well, from scalp to roots.
b. Let sit until your hair has a "slippery" texture.
vs. Rinse your hair. (Do not put vinegar before, otherwise you will cause a volcanic eruption!)
d. After the hair is rinsed well, apply apple cider vinegar to the entire length (don't worry, the strong smell is normal).
e. Rinse thoroughly.
If you don't have baking soda, you can find it here.
2. The coconut
If you have curly hair, this tip is for you! A great alternative to apple cider vinegar, coconut has an ideal pH to hydrate your hair without damaging it.
To know how to do it, it's very simple. You just need to take the previous trick and replace the apple cider vinegar with coconut oil.
3. Coconut milk and Castile soap
To continue with coconut, here is another quick tip that combines the benefits of two quality products.
How to do
To. Mix in a bottle 1/4 cup of coconut milk, 1/3 cup of liquid Castile soap, 1 teaspoon of olive oil or almond oil and 10 to 20 drops of the essential oil of your choice.
b. Shake, shake and it's ready to use!
If you don't have coconut milk you can find it here and if you don't have castile soap it is available right here.
4. Honey
To add some creaminess to your hair, washing with honey every now and then is a good alternative.
How to do
To. Pour 1 tablespoon of honey into a saucepan.
b. Add 3 tablespoons of water.
vs. Heat until the honey is dissolved in the water (15-30 sec).
d. Apply a little of this mixture as a shampoo with every shower.
Honey has no preservatives and when mixed with water it quickly expires. So remember not to keep this mixture for more than 10 days.
You can find honey in any store or order it right here.
5. Aloe vera
If you've just stopped using chemical shampoos and switched to natural ones, aloe vera is the ingredient for you. Essential during this transition period, it is also recommended for maintaining a healthy scalp.
How to do
To. Mix 1/4 cup of homemade or store-bought aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoons of honey.
b. Using a whisk, or a food processor, get as smooth a texture as possible.
vs. Apply to your hair, leave to act for a few minutes, the time of a shower, and rinse with water.
If you don't have aloe vera gel, you can find it here.
6. Rosemary and mint
Looking for more perfume? Here is a recipe for natural shampoo: a real herbal treatment to wash your hair naturally.
How to do
To. Combine 2 cups of water, 2 cups of fresh rosemary and 2 cups of fresh mint.
b. Bring everything to the boil and let cool for 20 minutes.
vs. Pour into a colander to remove the strands and stir in 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Directions for use: after rinsing your hair with water, pour a few spoons of this mixture on your hair. Massage from root to ends. And rinse again with plenty of water.
7. Eggs
The proteins in eggs make your hair stronger and shinier.
How to do
To. Mix 1 egg, 30 g of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
b. Wash your hair.
vs. Rinse with lukewarm or cold water (to avoid making an omelet!)
8. The lawyer
Avocado is rich in vitamins and fats. It is therefore the hydrating shampoo par excellence!
How to do
To. Mix an avocado with 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup coconut milk (your choice).
b. Take a comb and comb your hair with the mixture.
vs. Cover your head with a towel or film and leave for 20 minutes.
d. Rinse thoroughly.
Your hair is now silky! And the advantage is that if you don't use all the mixture, you can keep the mixture for a week in the fridge.
9. Bentonite clay
A little more complex, this shampoo is ideal for thick, curly hair that needs moisture to keep all its volume.
How to do
To. Take a non-metallic spoon.
b. In a small glass mug, mix 1 tbsp of bentonite clay, 1.5 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 1.5 tbsp of raw honey, and 5 tbsp of filtered water. If you see bubbles, this is normal, you can add 1 tablespoon more filtered water if needed.
If you want to add oil, add 1/2 teaspoon and mix well.
vs. On dry hair, pour small amounts on your scalp and rub the mixture. It doesn't matter if the mixture runs the length of your hair.
d. Leave on for 5 minutes. If you leave it on for longer, it may dry out your hair, even if the honey is there to moisturize it.
e. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
There it's done ! If you find your hair a little dry, feel free to moisturize it after shampooing with a little oil or honey.
And if you ever don't have Bentonite clay, you can find it here.
10. Homemade dry shampoo
To wash your hair, you don't necessarily need water! Yep, it might sound amazing, but it really works. Dry shampoos are super handy for washing your hair quickly when you're in a hurry. Discover the homemade recipe here.
Bonus: the solid shampoo
Don't want to jump into a recipe? Here is a long lasting, economical shampoo that gives hair a good lather. Solid, it is the ideal shampoo to take on vacation. You can get it here.
There you go, now you know how to make your own homemade natural shampoo :-)
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Also to discover:
Le Marc de Café, a Natural, Effective and Free Conditioner.
Home Dry Shampoo: The Tip for Women in a Hurry.
