Shampoo on the market today are filled with harsh chemicals that can damage your hair and contribute to hair loss.
Creating a homemade shampoo that is natural and free from damaging sulfates will save you money and prevent hair loss as well as scalp irritation.
Research has shown that sulfates can damage the eyes in babies and children and also can damage hair follicles and stunt hair growth.
The good news is that it is relatively easy to create your own homemade shampoo, saving money and saving your hair at the same time.
There are countless recipes that can clean your hair without damage.
They all can be made in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Mixing up a batch of shampoo is cost effective and sensible.
It doesn’t make any sense to spend needless dollars on products that actually harm your hair.
Make your way to healthy and gorgeous hair, and have fun while doing it.
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Here’s some recipes for homemade shampoo :
Shampoo Recipes that Moisturize Your Hair
1. You will need
- 2/3 cup liquid castile soap,
- ½ cup distilled water,
- 1 teaspoon sea salt.
- 3 teaspoons jojoba oil.
- 15 drops of peppermint essential oil.
- 5 drops of spearmint essential oil and 5 drops of bergamot essential oil.
2. Pour ingredients into a jar, shake well to combine, and cover with a lid.
3. Be sure to shake your shampoo before each use.
Natural Homemade Shampoo for Normal Hair
1. You will need
- ½ cup of liquid castile soap.
- ½ cup of distilled water and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
2. Combine ingredients, and shake before using.
3. Add a scented essential oil to mixture if you desire.
Recipe for Oily Hair
1. You will need /
- 2 cups of distilled water.
- 2 tablespoons of dried spearmint.
- 1 tablespoon of dried sage.
- 1/4 cup grated castile soap and a few drops of any essential oil you like.
2. Place distilled water in a pot, cover and bring to a boil.
3. Add peppermint, dried spearmint, and sage. Cover the pot.
4. Remove pot from heat, and set aside for about 20 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture and throw away the herbs.
6. Add the castile soap and stir.
7. Add a few drops of essential oil.
8. Store in a bottle that makes it easy to dispense the shampoo.
Shampoo Recipe for an Itchy Scalp
1. You will need :
- 8 ounces of water.
- 1 teaspoon of stinging nettles.
- 1 teaspoon of lavender, and 3 ounces of castile soap.
2. Combine ingredients in a pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture and discard the herbs.
4. Add the castile soap and shake gently.
Super Simple Shampoo Recipe Without Soap
1. You will need :
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
- 1 cup of warm water and one drop of essential oil.
2. Combine ingredients in a bottle.
3. Shake well, and you are ready to shampoo.
If you want more homemade shampoo recipes, i recommend this book on amazon :
Homemade Shampoo: Beginner’s Guide To Natural DIY Shampoos
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