More and more people are ditching shampoos sold in supermarkets.
Why ? Because there are other more economical solutions that avoid having to put chemicals in the hair.
So why not you ? Why not make your own shampoo?
Forget petroleum-based products and go the natural way!
Discover 10 homemade recipes to never use chemical shampoo again:
This traditional trick consists of combining two applications. First baking soda to clean your hair. Then cider vinegar to rinse them.
These 2 ingredients are all you need!
a. Pour 1 tablespoon of baking soda on your hair and massage well, from the scalp to the roots.
b. Let sit until your hair has a "slippery" texture.
c. Rinse your hair. (Don't add vinegar before, otherwise you'll cause a volcanic eruption!)
d. Once the hair is thoroughly rinsed, apply apple cider vinegar all over the length (don't worry, the strong odor is normal).
e. Rinse thoroughly.
If you don't have baking soda, you can find some here.
If you have curly hair, this trick is for you! A great alternative to apple cider vinegar, coconut has an ideal pH to hydrate your hair without damaging it.
To know how to do it, it's very simple. Just follow the previous tip and replace the apple cider vinegar with coconut oil.
To continue with coconut, here is another quick tip that combines the benefits of two quality products.
a. Mix in a bottle 1/4 cup of coconut milk, 1/3 cup of liquid castile soap, 1 teaspoon of olive oil or almond oil and 10 to 20 drops of the essential oil of your choice.
b. Shake, shake and it's ready to use!
If you don't have coconut milk, you can find it here and if you don't have castile soap, it's available right here.
To bring some creaminess to your hair, a honey wash from time to time is a good alternative.
a . Pour 1 tablespoon of honey into a pan.
b. Add 3 tablespoons of water.
c. Heat until the honey is dissolved in the water (15-30 sec).
d. Apply a little of this mixture as a shampoo with each shower.
Honey has no preservatives and, mixed with water, it spoils quickly. So remember not to keep this mixture for more than 10 days.
You can find honey in any store or order it right here.
If you have just stopped using chemical shampoos to switch to natural ones, aloe vera is the ingredient for you. Essential during this transition period, it is also recommended to maintain a healthy scalp.
a . Mix 1/4 cup of homemade or store-bought aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoons of honey.
b . Using a whisk, or a food processor, get as smooth a texture as possible.
c. Apply to your hair, leave on for a few minutes, shower time, and rinse with water.
If you don't have aloe vera gel, you can find some here.
Looking for more perfume? Here is a natural shampoo recipe:a real herbal treatment to wash your hair naturally.
a. Mix 2 cups of water, 2 cups of fresh rosemary and 2 cups of fresh mint.
b. Bring everything to the boil and leave to cool for 20 minutes.
c. Pour into a colander to remove the sprigs and stir in 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Advice for use:after rinsing your hair with water, pour a few spoonfuls of this mixture on your hair. Massage from root to tip. And rinse again with plenty of water.
The proteins contained in eggs make your hair stronger and shinier.
a. Mix 1 egg, 30 g of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of cider vinegar.
b. Wash your hair.
c . Rinse with lukewarm or cold water (to avoid making an omelet!)
Avocado is rich in vitamins and fats. It is therefore the moisturizing shampoo par excellence!
a. Mix an avocado with 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup coconut milk (your choice).
b. Take a comb and comb your hair with the mixture.
c. Cover your head with a towel or film and leave for 20 minutes.
d . Rinse thoroughly.
Your hair is now silky! And the advantage is that if you don't use all the mixture, you can keep the mixture in the fridge for a week.
A little more complex, this shampoo is ideal for thick and curly hair that needs moisture to keep all its volume.
a. Take a non-metallic spoon.
b. In a small glass cup, mix 1 tablespoon of bentonite clay, 1.5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons of raw honey, and 5 tablespoons of filtered water. If you see bubbles, it's normal, you can add 1 more tablespoon of filtered water if needed.
If you want to add oil, add 1/2 teaspoon and mix well.
c. On dry hair, pour small amounts on your scalp and rub the mixture. It's okay if the mixture runs down the length of your hair.
d. Leave on for 5 minutes. If you leave it on longer, it could dry out your hair, even though the honey is there to moisturize it.
e. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
There it's done ! If you find your hair a little dry, do not hesitate to moisturize it after shampooing with a little oil or honey.
And if you ever don't have Bentonite clay, you can find some here.
To wash your hair, you don't necessarily need water! Yes, it may sound unbelievable, but it really works. Dry shampoos are super handy for washing your hair quickly when you're in a hurry. Discover the homemade recipe here.
You do not want to start a recipe? This is a shampoo that's long-lasting, budget-friendly, and lathers hair well. Solid, it is the ideal shampoo to take on vacation. You can get it here.
There you go, you now know how to make your own homemade natural shampoo :-)
