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Today we will teach you how to make homemade natural shampoo that works, is inexpensive, and is so easy you won’t believe it.
Why make homemade shampoo?
Do shampoo manufacturers have your best interest at heart? Perhaps you believe they do, but since you’re here reading this article we’ll assume you think otherwise.
The long and short of it is simple. No one cares more about your pocket book or your hair than you. That’s why you’re here. That’s why you want to make your own shampoo. And that’s why you want to make more of your own products. So do we!
How to make shampoo
You will only need 2 ingredients and one of them is free. Never mistake simplicity for ineffectiveness. I double dog dare you to make, use, and compare this shampoo. After you’re convinced I want you to share the information with every one you know. That is what diyNatural.com is all about!
- 1 Tbsp baking soda – We buy baking soda in bulk because we use a ton and it saves even more money.
- 1 cup water – Like I said, one of the ingredients is free. Use whatever kind of water you wish – we use tap which is English for “out of the sink.”
We mix ours in double batches into an old shampoo bottle. Feel free to use whatever container you like doubling up on ingredients until it’s full.
How to use
Simply shake the bottle before each use and gently massage into the hair and scalp for a minute or two and rinse.
How much does it cost?
I’m glad you asked it’s one of my favorite parts.
- Cost = approximately $0.06/ounce depending on how much you pay for your baking soda.
If an average bottle of shampoo is a 16 ounce bottle this shampoo will cost you less than a dollar. Not too shabby.
Safe for all hair types
This shampoo is completely safe for all hair types and will not strip your hair of it’s natural oils, unlike most commercial shampoo. But if you color your hair it may strip the dyes out.
Be sure to question the safety of store-bought shampoos, along with any other products you buy – and always understand the ingredients of the products you use.
If you have questions read the comments below or ask anew… and share this recipe with everyone you know!
Tips for controlling static
- Be sure you’re trimming your ends every 6-8 weeks, less split ends = less static.
- Try shampooing less often (maybe 3x/week).
- Use less heating elements (blow dryers, flat/curling irons, etc.).
- Try massaging in a Tbsp of olive oil once/week then rinsing.
- Another treatment to try is Avocado w/lemon juice – mix, smash into hair, let sit 30 mins and rinse.
Tips for controlling oily hair
- Do occasionally – mix 2 egg yolks with 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar. Work it into hair and let set a few minutes while showering. The egg binds with the hair oil. Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Be sure to shake the mixture vigorously to ensure the baking soda is completely dissolved into the water.
- Massage baking soda shampoo into your scalp for at least 2 minutes.
- Give your hair a few weeks to adjust to the change (like 2-3 weeks or more).
Tips for thickening shampoo
- Blend up some whole oats in a GOOD blender (Vitamix) then mix with baking soda and water. Different people like different consistencies so add oat flour slowly until desired thickness is reached.
- Mix corn starch with the baking soda and water (add enough for desired thickness).
- Use both oats and corn starch, try this mixture: 1 c. warm water, 1 Tbsp. baking soda, and equal parts cornstarch & oatmeal flour to thicken (approx. 3/4 Tbsp each).
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Hiya,I’d like to know a natural shampoo and conditioner for my 9year old daughter.
Thank you
Regards,
Farzana
Use this recipe.
I find if I don’t neutralize the baking soda with some diluted vinegar, my hair has a really coarse texture afterward. So I rinse with vinegar as a “conditioner” to make my hair super smooth. Apple cider vinegar’s supposed to have nutrient benefits too! And it doesn’t smell once it’s dried, or at least I don’t think so.
@Farzana, maybe if your daughter’s scared to get the solution in her eyes you could directly apply the dry baking soda to her scalp- that way it won’t get near her eyes until she’s ready to rinse. But apart from stinging your eyes a little, which regular shampoo does too, BS and ACV are harmless. Otherwise, I recommend the company Suki for safe advanced organic cosmetics, but they’re verry pricy.
I have been using the BS and Oatmeal flour solution for about 8 weeks now and rinsing my hair with the Cider Vinegar solution for about 2 weeks. My husband and I both use it. We have not had the transition period that some ppl has talked about, thank goodness and we are very pleased. I find that if i rinse my hair really good after applying the CV (you only need just a little)and cant smell it in the shower anymore, that I have rinsed it out really well and it does leave your hair really smooth, the tangles are gone, nor does it smell after it dries. I have put family members to the smell test,(the ones that don’t live in the same household). I turned my nose up at this at first but really wanted to give it a shot. We will not go back to regular shampoo’s and conditioner’s. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us, we are still looking for other way’s to save money and this is a good start.
Awesome Rhonda, way to go!
me again! any thoughts on what to add to the shampoo/conditoner to make a thicker consistency? it just runs right thru my fingers as is, and i feel like if i were to squirt it all over my head i would be wasting so much. thanks!
Hi Patti, look at the bottom of the article, I added several ways to thicken it. God bless.
doh! i skipped right over that part! thanks!!
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