DIY Natural Shampoo: Simple & Natural Recipes Against Common Hair Problems + For Different Hair Colors!

in health •  7 years ago  (edited)

Not all beauty products are good for the body due to their chemical additions. For example, if you have sensitive skin, they may cause irritation, inflammation, redness, etc. When it comes to shampooing, be careful because the skin on your head is the same, or perhaps more sensitive than your facial skin.

Chemical vs Natural

First, you should remind yourself what the purpose of shampoo is: cleaning your hair and removing dandruff, oil, etc. You could say that it should strengthen the natural characteristic of your hair. This does not always happen in reality. The reason? The chemicals used to make these shampoos, they are the real reason behind those facts. Have you ever noticed that your dandruff returns immediately as soon as you stop using anti-dandruff shampoo? Or if your hair looks dull immediately when the hair caring cream is on? According to specialists and my girlfriend.. :p this could be the use of chemicals used in shampoo making. They do not solve the problem, but they only make sure you do not see the symptoms anymore. Just like pharmaceuticals right? If you always want healthy hair, it's a good idea to make your own beauty products, such as shampoo. Using natural ingredients allows you to make organic products that do not damage your hair and skin, and you also help the environment because no chemicals are rinsed away.
The following homemade natural shampoo recipes are great for your hair. They will surpass themselves and slowly your hair and skin will look beautiful and healthy. You have to keep in mind that during the first few days there may be some itch and dandruff, but do not worry. This is part of the process that your skin undergoes to become "normal" again although that is my personal experience in my home made shampoo. But If this takes longer than fifteen days, which probably does not occur, contact a dermatologist. These are just a few simple,cheap and effective recipes for different kind of haircolors and hair problems.

HOME MADE NATURAL DIY SHAMPOO RECIPES
Lavender based shampoo: This is perfect if you have blond/fair hair. All you need to do is squize two lemons and keep the juice, two tablespoons of lavender water and two eggs. Mix all the ingredients and massage the mixture into your hair. Rinse out and repeat. Leave it fifteen minutes. Then rinse well and use a conditioner preferably a natural one but that is another topic maybe for an article in the nearby future.
Rose water based shampoo: For brown or black hair. Take two tablespoons of vinegar, two tablespoons of rose water and two eggs. Mix all the ingredients and massage the mixture into your hair. Rinse it out and repeat. Leave it fifteen minutes. Then rinse well and use a conditioner like mentioned before possibly homemade, for the best result.
Nettle and rosemary based shampoo: This is perfect for people who suffer from hair loss or fragile hair. Put two handful of saponaria (that is a flower.) and 400 ml of water in a steel pan and boil for 10 minutes. Put on a lid and let it cool down. If it has cooled, then sieve it and put it in a bottle with a cap. Then make an infusion by adding half a tablespoon of fresh rosemary and adding a handful of nettles to 250 ml of boiling water. Let it stand for half an hour, stir it and pour it into the bottle at the saponaria mixture. Shake the bottle so that the ingredients mix well and use as a shampoo or rinse.
Coconut and egg based shampoo: This is for dry hair. Consider the same recipe as the previous recipe to make the saponaria mixture. Then melt two tablespoons of coconut oil and add to the mixture, together with one egg yolk and three drops of brandy. Keep stirring. Allow it to cool well before applying it to the moist skin. Allow it to work for five minutes and then rinse well with warm water.
Herbal Shampoo: Another option for damaged hair. Boil fifteen grams of Fennel root and fifteen grams of Elder or Clover in 250 ml of water. Let it boil for ten minutes. Sieve and add 125 ml of grated, neutral soap. Allow to cool and store in a sealed pot. Use it as a traditional shampoo.
Orange and soap based shampoo: You need half a liter of a natural made soap, two tablespoons of orange juice and two eggs. Beat the egg yolk and add the other ingredients. Store it in a jar in the refrigerator. Use the way you usually wash your hair, making it silky smooth.

NEUTRAL SHAMPOO RECIPE

60 ml coconut milk
80 ml neutral liquid soap
1 teaspoon of olive oil or argan oil
20 drops of essential oils by choice
5 drops of vitamin E

About the expiration date

My shampoo bottle is always empty before it can spoil. Although there is water in it (yes, home-made cosmetics that contain water are very sensitive to fungal and bacterial growth! Certainly if you do not want to add chemical preservatives like me.) The shampoo lasts about 1 month but make your shampoo in smaller quantities if you want to play safe. Another tip I can give you is to shake your bottle before using to mix everything.


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Do you happen to have a recipe for dry scalp !? Ever since I hit menopause my scalp has become dry and itchy ! I tried head and shoulders but it doesn't work at all !! Thanks , loved your post ! Great information!👍👍👍

Hmm i'm asking my girlfriend about your question since she is the real shampoo expert in this house :) The Coconut and egg based shampoo is for dry hair but for a dry scalp she suggest you use ''Tea Tree Oil'' i've read about it before this oil disinfects and helps against itching. Add a few drops to your shampoo and conditioner. Make sure that the oil does not come into contact with your eyes. Basically oiling is the best option to fight against itchy and dry scalp, but if tee tree oil doesn't do the trick you can also use argan oil, eucalyptus oil, jojoba oil, peppermint Oil .. But they should be applied cold on your head. Massage a few drops of oil after washing your hair. Repeat treatment during the week if necessary. Only use oil on a cleaned scalp and not on a layer of flakes. This can make the situation worse. Apple Cider Vinegar is also a good choice in neutralizing the pH levels of your skin.
A quick google search also provided me with this recipe based on coconut oil (and yes i'm a fan of this product since i use it in almost everything) But the recipe goes like this:

1.Warm a cup of coconut oil and then add a few drops of lemon juice. The lemon juice is good because it removes excessive dead cells.
2.Apply to your scalp and leave for at least an hour.
3.Wrap your hair in a warm towel for a while.
4.Remove and wash your hair.

I hope this information is usefull for you and will help you further with your problem goodluck @karenmckersie

Wow ! Thanks for your great reply back ! You could have , and should do a post on this subject !! Im sure many could bennifit from it like me !! Great information thanks a bunch !

very nice post. Very nice information. Waiting for your next post!!

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Thank you for sharing, I try to use as less chemicals as possible so this is awseome

It's not always easy to avoid them but if I see an opportunity in switching to natural products, I will grab my chances and just try it. ^^

Great tips, it sound simple to make these natural shampoos. My hair is blond-grey (lol) and my garden is filled with lavenders so it's great to actually be able to use it!

It is as easy as described ^^ And Lavender would do the trick for your blond-grey hair. ;) Also the smell of Lavender is just awesome 👍 👍 👍 don't you think? ^^

I love lavender, the smell is fantastic:)

hiya @pandapoef just wondering how Easily are the Saponaria flowers are to get hold of , never heard of them before although the name makes me think of soap has this got anything to do with the properties of the flower ?

Haha yes these 2 can be related in my language it's called ''zeepkruid'' which means ''soap herb'' ^^ And i'm currenly waiting on my seeds that I ordered online, so hopefully they will arive soon. 😄

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Wow man thank you. Ive always knew that shampoos bought with all the bad shat in them were not good for anyone (toothpaste aswell eh??)
Thanks for listing your shampoo ingredients. I am a farily lighter haired feller so I am going to try that first concoxion you reccomend. Will check back later once i make it and let you know how it went :)
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thank you. This is very informative :)

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good post friend

Nice post

NICE SHAMPOO IS THIS SHAMPOO IS SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF HAIRS

From around 6 months of age to 12 years I suffered with a form of eczema. I went to a new doctor in town for a different issue and he pointed me to oatmeal soap. I have been free for the last 30 plus years.

I heard on a television show that soap is bad for the skin. Over several years I reduced my reliance on soap and shampoo. I have a hair style that is short. I use soap on my hands only.

I shower often, at least once a day over the weekends and three times a day at work as I go from a clean work role to a physically active, dirty, sweaty role than back to a clean work role. I need a shower from the active role back to the clean role.

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Great tips ... thanks to share.

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The humble coconut is such a powerful ingredient. Coconut oil can be used in the hair, but it has so many other beneficial properties as well !

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Nice article @pandapoef. Thank you very much ^_^

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Very good very interesting post

organic is my thang! where can i find neutral soap?

Excelente recomendacion

Great post thanks @pandapoef

this is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing!

Great posts @pandapoef I am gonna try your recipe for shampoo and add a bit of Dr.Bronners Lavender soap to it. If I use it alone, my hair seems to get a bit dry and so does my skin at times so adding more coconut oil should remedy that.