For normal hair, or as a base to add your own scents, use
This mixture isn't as thick as commercial shampoos - you'll need to just tilt the bottle over your head.
I am really impressed with how much lather I get from it though!
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap - I use unscented, but you can choose your favorite
- 1/2 teaspoon jojoba, grapeseed, or other light vegetable oil
This mixture isn't as thick as commercial shampoos - you'll need to just tilt the bottle over your head.
I am really impressed with how much lather I get from it though!
2STIMULATE
To wake up your scalp and your senses, try tea tree and peppermint oil!
This one's my personal favorite, and the one I use daily. It's so refreshing!
Combine
This one's my personal favorite, and the one I use daily. It's so refreshing!
Combine
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap - I use unscented, but you can choose your favorite
- 2 tsp jojoba oil
- 1/8 tsp peppermint ess oil
- 1/8 tsp tea tree ess. oil
3QUENCH
For dry hair, try this:
- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap - your favorite scent
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon glycerin
- 1/4 teaspoon avocado oil or jojoba oil
4SOOTHE
Chamomile makes this 'poo a calming treat. Chamomile also has natural lightening properties, so combine this with lemon juice if you want to lighten your hair!
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 cup castille soap - try Lavender!
- 6 chamomile tea bags
- 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin
5SHINE
Fragrant and lively, try this recipe to add shine to your hair
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Strain leaves and let cool. Mix all ingredients and add to water and stir well.
Store in a bottle. Use as you would any shampoo, rinse well.
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- 1/4 cup distilled water
- 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap - try Lemon!
- 2 Tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 Tbps sweet almond oil
- 1/4 t lemon essential oil or fragrance oil
Strain leaves and let cool. Mix all ingredients and add to water and stir well.
Store in a bottle. Use as you would any shampoo, rinse well.
6 DRY
This is a great in-between treatment for hair, if you're helping someone who can't wash their hair on their own, or for removing dirt and oil from the hair when fresh water in unavailable
Sprinkle enough of the mixture to cover all hair, and massage for five minutes before it it brushed out
This could be made in bulk and stored in a cool, dry environment.
In another cup, pour about 1 oz (~1/8 cup) apple cider vinegar.
When you get into the shower, fill the baking soda cup with about 1/4 c water.
Apply this to your roots only; work it in and let it sit for a minute.
Then begin to gently scrub your scalp, stimulating blood flow and cleaning out your pores.
This will actually stimulate hair growth.
Lastly, scrub the back of your skull and your temples/sideburns. This will result in less grease and more growth.
Rinse!
Follow by adding about 1/4 c water to your vinegar cup.
Pour the apple cider vinegar over the ends of your hair, let it sit for a minute and then rinse it out.
No 'Poo Troubleshooting
There may be a transition period from two weeks to two months depending on the person. Here are a few tips:
" If your hair becomes frizzy, try using less baking soda or leaving it on for a shorter period of time. Adding honey may also help.
" If your hair becomes greasy, try using less apple cider vinegar, switching to lemon or lime juice, leaving out the honey, and/or using a comb instead of a brush. Also, make sure you re applying the apple cider vinegar just to the ends of your hair.
" If your scalp itches, try the following essential oils; tea tree, lavender, rosemary. If your hair becomes dry, try a tiny bit of oil (any oil, I use olive) smoothed on bottom of hair.
Have fun and enjoy!
Optional, add:
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- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 1 tsp crushed lavender or other fragrant herb
- 1 tsp baking soda
Sprinkle enough of the mixture to cover all hair, and massage for five minutes before it it brushed out
This could be made in bulk and stored in a cool, dry environment.
7NO 'POO
Though there are already plenty of instructables that cover this topic, I thought my list wouldn't be complete without including the simplest way to get clean, healthy hair.- 1 tsp Baking soda
- Apple cider vinegar
- 4 oz Water
In another cup, pour about 1 oz (~1/8 cup) apple cider vinegar.
When you get into the shower, fill the baking soda cup with about 1/4 c water.
Apply this to your roots only; work it in and let it sit for a minute.
Then begin to gently scrub your scalp, stimulating blood flow and cleaning out your pores.
This will actually stimulate hair growth.
Lastly, scrub the back of your skull and your temples/sideburns. This will result in less grease and more growth.
Rinse!
Follow by adding about 1/4 c water to your vinegar cup.
Pour the apple cider vinegar over the ends of your hair, let it sit for a minute and then rinse it out.
No 'Poo Troubleshooting
There may be a transition period from two weeks to two months depending on the person. Here are a few tips:
" If your hair becomes frizzy, try using less baking soda or leaving it on for a shorter period of time. Adding honey may also help.
" If your hair becomes greasy, try using less apple cider vinegar, switching to lemon or lime juice, leaving out the honey, and/or using a comb instead of a brush. Also, make sure you re applying the apple cider vinegar just to the ends of your hair.
" If your scalp itches, try the following essential oils; tea tree, lavender, rosemary. If your hair becomes dry, try a tiny bit of oil (any oil, I use olive) smoothed on bottom of hair.
Have fun and enjoy!
Optional, add:
- 1/4 sprig of rosemary, for fragrance
- 1 bag of chamomile apple tea, for fragrance
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