Using essential oils and other natural ingredients to make your own bath and beauty products ensures that what you are using on your hair and skin is all natural and chemical free. Here are some easy DIY recipes for making your own homemade shampoo and conditioners.
Shampoo for Normal Hair
1/4 c. distilled water
1/4 c. liquid castile soap (an all-natural soap you can buy at health food stores)
1/2 tsp. jojoba oil
1/8 tsp. peppermint or tea tree oil
Mix the above ingredients together and store in a plastic bottle. Shake well before each use.
Shampoo for Oily Hair
3 c. warm distilled water
2 tbsp. baking soda
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
Mix all ingredients together and store in a plastic bottle.
Shampoo for Dry Hair
1/4 c. coconut milk
1/3 c. liquid castile soap
1/8 tsp. peppermint or lavender oil
1/2 tsp. almond or olive oil
Combine ingredients and shake well to mix. Shake again before each use. Use about one teaspoon each time you wash your hair. Will keep for approximately one month.
DIY Dandruff Shampoo
1/4 c. distilled water
1/4 c. liquid castile soap
1/2 tsp. jojoba oil
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. apple juice
1 tsp. ground cloves
Mix all ingredients together in the blender and store in plastic container in refrigerator. Discard any leftovers after several days.
Shampooing Tips: Don’t use too much shampoo. You only need to use an amount about the size of a quarter. Don’t pour the shampoo directly on your hair, pour it into the palm of your hand and rub your hands together before you apply it to your hair.
Homemade Hair Conditioner
Believe it or not, apple cider vinegar makes a great hair conditioner. Just mix 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar and 1 c. hot water. After you have shampooed your hair, rub this mixture into the bottom section of your hair, working it into the ends. Rinse as usual. Don’t worry, doing this will not leave your hair smelling like apple cider vinegar.
Conditioner for Tangled Hair
1 ripe avocado
1/2 c. shea butter
1/2 c. olive oil
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Peel and mash avocado. Mix together avocado and shea butter until you have a paste consistency. Stir in olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Store in a glass jar (like a canning jar) in the refrigerator when you are not using it. This conditioner also works well for people with curly hair.
Deep Hair Conditioner
Peel and mash a ripe avocado. Mix the mashed avocado together with a jar of mayonnaise. To use, work a small amount into your hair and scalp. Leave on hair for twenty minutes. Rinse as usual. Store remaining conditioner in refrigerator for next use.
Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
3 very ripe bananas
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. coconut oil
Place all the above ingredients in the blender and mix until a thick, smooth consistency. Add a little bit of water if it is too thick.
Apply mask to hair and scalp and wrap head with a warm towel. Let the mixture sit on your hair for 45 minutes and then rinse well.
Conditioning Tips: Rinse your hair in the coolest water you can stand, the colder the better. It will leave your hair softer and shinier. Don’t rub your hair vigorously with a towel, blot it dry instead. Avoid using a brush to comb wet hair. Use a wide toothed comb instead.
To store these homemade shampoos and conditioner, buy some of the cheap ketchup and mustard squirt bottles you can find at the Dollar Store.
There are many essential oils you can use to scent your favorite homemade shampoos and conditioners. Don’t be afraid to combine scents to find your favorite blend. Making your own homemade beauty products can be quite addicting. Try one of these recipes today and see for yourself!
Amy Johnson is a professional blogger that writes for ChemistryStore.com, an online retailer selling Melt and Pour soap base.
