DIY Herbal Shampoo
Hello Naturalistas!
I hope you all are doing great and also taking extra special care of your manes.
Today's post is about making your own herbal shampoo in the comfort of your home. It's not rocket science so you should find it easy to make if you follow the process carefully.
Usually when making your herbal shampoo, castille soap is always used as the base. But if that is not available, you can opt for our usual black soap.
It is important to note that homemade herbal shampoo is nothing like your regular store-bought shampoos. You won't get squeaky clean results instead you'll have a clean and moisturized hair that isn't stripping your natural hair oils. Also, the herbs present will aid in treating whatever scalp conditions you might have.
What You Need
The measurements are based on the quantities you want. It is not advisable to make too much at a time especially if it's the first time.
The first thing you need to do is to get some liquid castille soap. It's faster but in the absence of that, if you're like me, you have to make your black soap down. Usually a week before. Whatever base you decide to use, aloe vera juice, lemon juice e.t.c., make sure it is ready and let it cure for about a week. The longer black soap cures, the better.
Next, you select your herbs and make an infusion by by pouring boiling water over the herbs, cover, and allow them to steep for at least 4 hours. After which, you strain the herbs and pour the liquid into an old shampoo or conditioner bottle. Then, you add your Castille or black soap and oils. Shake and voila, your shampoo is ready!
Very easy, right?! Don't forget to shake anytime you want to use as the contents will naturally separate because there are no fancy emulsifiers in it. Also, make it small batches and use it immediately so it doesn't go rancid.
So, ladies is this something you can do? Let me know in the comments box if you have tried this before or you wanna give it a shot.
Until my next post, ciao! :)
I hope you all are doing great and also taking extra special care of your manes.
Today's post is about making your own herbal shampoo in the comfort of your home. It's not rocket science so you should find it easy to make if you follow the process carefully.
Usually when making your herbal shampoo, castille soap is always used as the base. But if that is not available, you can opt for our usual black soap.
It is important to note that homemade herbal shampoo is nothing like your regular store-bought shampoos. You won't get squeaky clean results instead you'll have a clean and moisturized hair that isn't stripping your natural hair oils. Also, the herbs present will aid in treating whatever scalp conditions you might have.
What You Need
- Castille Soap or Raw black soap
- Dried herbs
- Oils - Jojoba or Olive or whatever you have
- Essential oils
The measurements are based on the quantities you want. It is not advisable to make too much at a time especially if it's the first time.
The first thing you need to do is to get some liquid castille soap. It's faster but in the absence of that, if you're like me, you have to make your black soap down. Usually a week before. Whatever base you decide to use, aloe vera juice, lemon juice e.t.c., make sure it is ready and let it cure for about a week. The longer black soap cures, the better.
Next, you select your herbs and make an infusion by by pouring boiling water over the herbs, cover, and allow them to steep for at least 4 hours. After which, you strain the herbs and pour the liquid into an old shampoo or conditioner bottle. Then, you add your Castille or black soap and oils. Shake and voila, your shampoo is ready!
Very easy, right?! Don't forget to shake anytime you want to use as the contents will naturally separate because there are no fancy emulsifiers in it. Also, make it small batches and use it immediately so it doesn't go rancid.
So, ladies is this something you can do? Let me know in the comments box if you have tried this before or you wanna give it a shot.
Until my next post, ciao! :)
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