Most people use some form of shampoo on their hair to keep it clean, but some do so without using store-bought shampoo. Try These DIY Shampoo Recipe for your Hair.
Perhaps you’re looking for something that won’t take a toll on your hair or cost a pretty penny, or perhaps you prefer to know exactly what goes into any beauty products you use. Any of these reasons may cause you to venture away from commercially made shampoos.
If so, trying out a homemade DIY shampoo could be the solution for you.
DIY shampoo bar
Shampoo bar recipes are a bit more in-depth than liquid shampoo recipes, but if you love the idea of shampoo bars for environmental or travel reasons, then there are plenty of great recipes to try. Many use lye, but the following recipe is lye-free.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Castile melt-and-pour soap
- 1 teaspoon (tsp.) olive oil
- ½ tsp. castor oil
- ½ tsp. black molasses
- 15 drops of vanilla essential oil
- 15 drops of patchouli essential oil
- 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
- 1 soap mold
Directions:
- Cut the melt-and-pour soap base into small cubes.
- Add to a double boiler (aluminum bowl in a pan half-filled with warm water) on low to medium heat. Water should be simmering, not boiling.
- Stir continuously until the soap base is melted.
- Add oils and black molasses, then mix well.
- Take the bowl off the heat and wait a few minutes until slightly cooled.
- Add essential oils and mix well.
- Pour into mold and let sit for 24 hours.
Natural shampoo
Most homemade shampoos will be all-natural, but if you want a very simple recipe to try at home, then give this one a go.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of water
- ½ cup castile soap
- ½ tsp. light vegetable or canola oil (can omit if you have oily hair)
Directions:
Gently stir all ingredients. Be careful not to over-mix, as it will cause it to foam up.
Green tea and honey recipe
This green tea and honey recipe may help with hair growth since green tea helps get rid of dandruff (which can cause hair loss) and honey is a great moisturizer for dry hair.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ½ cup green tea
- ¼ cup castile soap
- 1 tsp. lime juice or aloe vera
- 5–10 drops of peppermint and lavender essential oils
Directions:
- Brew green tea leaves (or tea bags).
- Combine green tea with other ingredients and mix well.
Aloe Vera recipe
Use this aloe Vera DIY shampoo recipe if your hair is dry and brittle. Aloe vera helps balance the pH level of your scalp to lessen hair loss, while the almond oil soothes scalp irritation.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup castile soap
- ½ cup of water
- ⅓ cup aloe vera
- 4 tbsp. almond oil
Directions:
Combine all ingredients.
For hair growth-promoting store-bought shampoos, check out
- OGX Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
- Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore
- Pure Biology Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo
For dandruff
According to board-certified dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD, if the homemade shampoo has ingredients such as olive oil, it can worsen dandruff.
“And depending on what is in the shampoo, it can throw off the natural balance of the skin and give you dandruff or even bacterial growth which leads to folliculitis which appears like small pimples on the scalp,” she adds.
The above carrot and maple recipe can also be used for dandruff. DIY Shampoo Recipe is Best Nowadays Because it's Natural, Healthy, and Organic.
