Make your own natural shampoo (with 9 recipes)

Commercial shampoos achieve outstanding aesthetic effects in the short term, but at what price? All conventional products without a natural or organic certification contain petroleum-derived ingredients and many of them are unsafe due to their irritant or endocrine effects.

To avoid unhealthy chemical ingredients, it makes sense prepare your own natural and homemade shampoo. You can do it by selecting the ingredients with the right properties for your hair type.

Soap-based shampoo

To make a soap-based shampoo, you need natural soap, olive soap or marseille type soap For make the liquid soap base of the shampoo:

Grate 15 g of soap and mix them with 250 ml of boiling distilled water.stir gently until the soap flakes have dissolved.Once the mixture has cooled to 35 °C, you can add a few drops of essential oils and medicinal plants and transfer the homemade shampoo to a bottle.

Homemade shampoo without soap base

You can also wash your hair with soap-free shampoo. The most common bases for this type of shampoo are rye flour and powdered clay.

With rye flour:

Mix 4-5 tablespoons of rye flour with warm water to form a gel-like dough.massage the mixture on the hair and scalp and leave it to act for about 30 minutes. After the time rinse well.

Powdered clay:

Is suitable for oily hair. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of clay with water. The thinner the mixture, the easier it will be to distribute through the hair.Spread the mixture through the hair and on the scalp and let it act for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse well.

Ingredients for every need

For dry hair:

Dry hair and scalp need a lot of care and hydration. The high fat coconut milk (canned), egg yolks, as well as olive, castor and almond oils are especially suitable for this type of shampoo.

The fat in these products provides nutrients to the scalp, prevents dandruff and itching and prevents dehydration.

For oily hair:

For hair that gets greasy quickly they are appropriate cedar oil, tea tree oil, baking soda, clay, lemon and nettle.

For dandruff:

Some essential oils with anti-dandruff properties that you can add to your shampoo are lavender, lemon balm, tea tree, eucalyptus, bay leaf, geranium, and rose.

​To shine:

To get a bright blonde shade, make a concentrated infusion of chamomile (2 or 3 bags per cup) and add it to your basic homemade shampoo. Chamomile and lemon juice gently illuminate hair.

For shiny brown and black hair, You can add strong black tea and coffee to the basic shampoo, which will give uniformity to the color and protect the hair.

9 Homemade shampoo recipes

coconut milk shampoo

Ingredients:

100 ml of coconut milk 100 ml of liquid natural soap 1 teaspoon of honey

Elaboration:

Mix the liquid soap and the coconut milk. Add a teaspoon of honey. Put everything in an empty and washed jar, close it and shake it vigorously.

This shampoo should be stored in a cool, dry place and consume it in a maximum of three weeks. Before each use, the container should be shaken vigorously.

chamomile shampoo

Ingredients:

25 ml of tincture of chamomile flower 25 g of dried chamomile flowers 350 ml of distilled water 15 g of grated Marseille soap 10 drops of chamomile essential oil

​Elaboration:

Bring half the water to a boil and pour it over the dried chamomile flowers. Let the liquid stand for at least 3 hours. Strain the infusion and reserve. Heat the other half of the water and dissolve the soap in it. Let the soap boil over low heat for about 15 minutes and then let it cool. Add the infusion with the chamomile and stir well. Dissolve the essential oil in the tincture and add at about 40 °C. Let cool completely, stir well, and pour into the jar.

You should store the shampoo in the fridge for 7-10 days. After using it several timesyou will notice a lightening of your hair. The effect is more pronounced if you also spend time in the sun.

nettle shampoo

Ingredients:

370 ml of water1 natural olive oil soap1 handful of nettles

Elaboration:

Bring 250 ml of water to a boil and pour it over the nettle leaves. Let the infusion rest in the closed pot for a quarter of an hour. Heat the remaining 120 ml of water and pour them into a bowl. Grate the natural soap with a kitchen grater. You must grate enough soap to create a thick solution in the water. Meanwhile, strain the infusion. Wait a few more minutes until it is lukewarm, and then mix it with the soapy water.

Nettles not only promote blood circulation, but also stimulate hair growth.

Use the hair shampoo as you normally would any other shampoo. For better care, simply let the shampoo act on your hair for a few more minutes.

lemon and egg shampoo

Ingredients:

The juice of half a lemon1 egg yolk1 splash of cognac or rum1 splash of beer (optional)

Elaboration:

Mix all ingredients well. If your hair is lacking some volume, you can add a good splash of beer to the mixture. Pour the mixture into a container and shake well. Store the shampoo in the refrigerator and use within 7-10 days.

Let the shampoo take effect briefly, rinse and you’re done. this shampoo It will add volume and natural shine to your hair.

lavender shampoo

Ingredients:

350 ml distilled water 25 ml lavender flower tincture 10 drops lavender essential oil 25 g dried lavender flowers 15 g grated Marseille soap

Elaboration:

Bring 175 ml of distilled water to a boil and pour it over the lavender flowers. Let stand for three hours, after which time strain the infusion and put it in a bowl. Heat the other half of the water and dissolve the grated soap in it. Let it boil over low heat for about eight minutes. Then let it cool down a bit. Dissolve the essential oil in the tincture and add at about 40°C. Let cool completely, stir well and pour into the jar.

Shake the shampoo well before each use and apply as usual. Let the shampoo take effect briefly and rinse.

Stored in the fridge, the shampoo lasts for about 2 weeks. this shampoo helps your scalp receive adequate blood supply since your hair feel really fresh.

mint shampoo

Ingredients:

25 ml mint tincture 350 ml distilled water 25 g dried mint leaves 15 g grated Marseille soap 10 drops mint essential oil

Elaboration:

Bring half the water to a boil and pour it over the mint leaves. Let the infusion stand for at least three hours. Strain the infusion and collect in a bowl. Meanwhile, you can heat the other half of the water, dissolve the soap and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. the soap mixture cools slightly and then mix it with the mint. Dissolve the essential oil in the tincture and add at about 40°C. Let cool completely, stir well and pour into the jar.

If you store the shampoo in a cool place, it will last for about 2 weeks. This medicinal and aromatic plant not only helps with irritated scalp, but also with oily hair and dandruff.

Please note that mint it is only suitable for dark hair, since it enhances the natural color of this type of hair

cedar oil shampoo

Yoingredients:

120 ml of lukewarm water15 g of Marseille soap1/2 teaspoon of natural cedar essential oil

Elaboration:

Grate the soap and then dissolve the flakes in hot water.Wait until it is lukewarm and add the cedar oil.Mix it all well.

this shampoo is suitable for oily hair, as it neutralizes your scalp. Massage well into wet hair and leave it on for three minutes before rinsing with plenty of lukewarm water.

rose shampoo

Ingredients:

25 g of dried rose petals 375 ml of water 15 g of grated Marseille soap 25 ml of tincture of rose petals 10 drops of rose essential oil

Elaboration:

Pour 125 ml of boiling water over the rose petals and let it steep for 15 minutes. After the time has elapsed, strain and reserve. Bring the remaining 250 ml of water to a boil, gradually add the soap to the boiling water. Rub the curd soap and gradually add to the boiling water. When the soap has mixed well, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Add the rose petal flower infusion to the soap mixture and mix well. Dissolve the essential oil in the rose petal tincture and mix at about 40°C. Transfer the shampoo to a jar.

rye flour shampoo

Ingredients:

250 ml of water 4 tablespoons of rye flour or whole rye flour

Elaboration:

Mix the flour with the water in a bowl until it has a smooth and gelatinous consistency. If you use whole wheat flour, let it rest for an hour or two so that the ingredients dissolve and the coarse grains do not stick together. After the time, massage the shampoo on damp hair, leave on for five minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.