How to make a natural shampoo for hair

Natural hair shampoo

Many commercial shampoo and conditioner products contain harmful ingredients for hair, such as sulfates, silicones, and alcohol, which cause dryness and damage over time. Expensive; Therefore, you can learn to make it at home, and in this article we will talk about how to make a natural shampoo for hair.[1][2]

Coconut shampoo

Coconut oil shampoo is the easiest to make and takes less than five minutes to make. The method is: [3]

Ingredients:

1.      Three quarters of a cup of water.

2.     Small spoon of salt.

3.     Two teaspoons of jojoba oil.

4.     Half a cup of castile soap.

5.     Twenty drops of coconut freshener.

6.     a glass of water.

7.      Two tablespoons of coconut oil.

How to prepare:

1.      Put the water in the microwave for half a minute.

2.     Pour soap over it, and mix without creating a lump.

3.     Add the rest of the ingredients, then mix well.

4.     Keep in a squeezable box.

Coconut and honey shampoo

Even if you make shampoo from natural materials that can be harmful to hair, because of the high pH, ​​so it must be made in quantities as in this recipe. The method is: [3]

Ingredients:

1.      Cup of coconut oil.

2.     Cup of aloe vera gel.

3.     Quarter cup of distilled water.

4.     Two tablespoons of honey.

5.     Teaspoon of aloe vera oil.

6.     Teaspoon of rosemary oil.

7.      Half a cup of castile soap.

8.     Teaspoon of avocado oil.

How to prepare:

1.      Mix all ingredients together.

2.     Keep in a squeezable box.

3.     Shake the package before use.

4.     Store in the refrigerator and can be used for 2-3 weeks.

Coconut milk

Coconut milk contains proteins that nourish hair and give it an attractive texture. The method is: [3]

Ingredients:

1.      A cup of coconut milk.

2.     A third of a cup of olive oil.

3.     Hot water.

How to prepare:

1.      Mix coconut milk and oil together.

2.     Massage the mixture on the scalp and leave for several minutes.

3.     Wash hair with hot water.

Rice flour and cornstarch

Rice flour helps protect hair from harmful UV rays, relieving sunburn, and cornstarch makes hair healthy by removing grease. The method is: [4]

Ingredients:

1.      Two tablespoons of rice flour.

2.     Two tablespoons of cornstarch.

3.     Teaspoon of peppermint oil.

4.     Glass of water.

How to prepare:

1.      Mix the ingredients together well.

2.     The mixture is placed in a spray can and used by spraying it on the hair.

Honey and lemon juice

Lemon juice cleans and combs hair, while honey moisturizes. The method is:[2]

Ingredients:

1.      Tablespoon of honey.

2.     Tablespoon of lemon juice.

3.     Bag of chamomile tea.

4.     Cup of water.

How to prepare:

1.      Boil the water, then put the tea bag inside and leave it for 2-3 minutes.

2.     Add honey and lemon.

3.     Wash the hair with water, then pour the mixture on the scalp and massage.

4.     Wash the hair, then apply the usual conditioner.

Apple cider vinegar and baking soda

Apple cider vinegar restores the natural pH of the hair, it also softens the hair and makes it shiny. The method is:[2]

Ingredients:

1.      Tablespoon of baking soda.

2.     Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

3.     Two glasses of water.

How to prepare:

1.      Put baking soda in the first glass of water.

2.     Put apple cider vinegar in the second glass of water.

3.     Wash the hair with water, then use the first cup as shampoo.

4.     Wash the hair with water, then put the second cup as a conditioner.

5.     Wash hair with cold water.

Castile soap shampoo

This shampoo is used for dry hair because it contains substances that moisturize the hair and prevent frizz, and dry hair is more prone to damage and breakage, and this shampoo also strengthens the hair root. The method is:[1]

Ingredients:

1.      Two ounces of chamomile tea.

2.     12 ounces of liquid castile soap.

3.     Half an ounce of olive oil.

4.     An eighth of an ounce of peppermint oil is a quarter of an ounce of tea tree oil.

5.     The price of an ounce of rosemary oil.

How to prepare:

1.      Put a chamomile tea bag in water, boil for 10 minutes, and then leave to cool.

2.     Warm liquid Castile soap without boiling, or put it in the microwave for a minute.

3.     Mix oils with Castile soap, stirring.

4.     Add chamomile tea to the mixture, and stir.

5.     Leave to cool and then pour into a bottle for use Hair washing tips.

There are a set of tips that must be followed when washing hair, including: [5]

1. Soaking: The hair should be rinsed with water for at least one minute before applying the shampoo.

2. Use cold water: This is because using cold water to wash the hair as a last step helps to close the pores, and maintain hair moisture.

3. Oiling the hair before using the shampoo: The oil should be applied to the hair for at least 2-3 hours before showering.

4. Massage: where the massage helps to stimulate and exfoliate the scalp, it is done by moving the hands in a circular motion from front to back, and back to the front for several minutes.

5. Using a hairbrush: Starting each bath with brushing the hair helps stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, limits hair loss, and prevents clogging of pores, thus reducing hair splitting and falling out.

6. Use the conditioner: After you have finished rinsing the hair from the effects of the shampoo, the conditioner can be applied, and it is advised not to apply it directly to the scalp and leave it for 1-2 minutes, then wash it completely to get rid of the entire conditioner because its residues may affect the hair.

References

1.      How to Make Shampoo", www.wikihow.com، 21-12-2018. Edited.

2.     "How to Make Natural Shampoo", www.wikihow.com، 20-12-2018. Edited.

3.     8 Homemade Coconut Oil Shampoo Recipes For Beautiful Hair", www.stylecraze.com، 20-12-2018. Edited.

4.     "How To Make Homemade Dry Shampoo? 10 Best DIY Dry Shampoo Recipes", www.stylecraze.com، 20-12-2018. Edited.

5.     "Best Hair Wash Tips – Our Top 10", www.stylecraze.com، 21-12-2018. Edited.