Homemade shampoo can be made with just two common and natural pantry ingredients. It’s also cheaper than store-bought and works just as well.
Note: this homemade shampoo tutorial also includes answers to frequently asked questions.
If you’ve been around DIY Natural long then you’re aware of our mission to help you make more of your own natural products. It’s often easy and beneficial on many levels, which is why we’re dedicated to doing it and to teaching others to do the same. Today we’ll learn how to make a natural homemade shampoo that works, is inexpensive, and is so easy you won’t believe it! (Don’t want to make your own? Check out a hair care line we trust here.)
Why 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’re at least becoming skeptical.
It’s simple. No one cares more about your pocketbook or your hair than you. That’s why you’re here. That’s why you want to make your own homemade shampoo. And that’s why you want to make more of your own products. So do we!
Homemade Shampoo
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together.1 Tbsp baking soda, 1 cup water
- We mix ours in double batches into a clean, repurposed shampoo bottle. Feel free to use whatever container you like, doubling up on ingredients until it's full.
How to Use Your Homemade Shampoo
- Simply shake the bottle before each use and squirt directly onto the scalp and hair. Gently massage into the scalp hair for a minute or two and rinse well.
- For best results, follow with a homemade conditioning rinse. The homemade conditioning rinse is imperative for restoring the pH of your hair and smoothing the hair cuticle. It will also keep your hair from feeling greasy/sticky after using homemade shampoos.
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Notes
To make this shampoo, commonly referred to as “no-poo,” you will only need 2 ingredients. 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 everyone you know.
Safe for All Hair Types
This homemade shampoo is completely safe for all hair types and will not strip your hair of its natural oils, unlike most commercial shampoo.
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 don’t want to make your own homemade shampoo, here is a brand we absolutely love – made with VERY pure, natural ingredients.)
If you have questions read the comments below or ask anew… and share this recipe with everyone you know!
Tips for Controlling Static
Especially if you’re heat styling, you may notice some static when using this homemade shampoo in the colder months. You can troubleshoot the static by trying some of the following tips:
- Be sure you’re trimming your ends every 6-8 weeks, fewer split ends = less static.
- Try shampooing less often (every other day or 3x/week).
- Use fewer heating elements (blow dryers, flat/curling irons, etc.).
- Try massaging in a Tbsp of olive oil once a week then rinsing.
- Melt a small amount of coconut oil in your hands and rub through the ends of your hair, avoiding your scalp.
- 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 sit a few minutes while showering. The egg binds with oils in the hair. Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Add 6-8 drops of citrus essential oil to your shampoo. Try lemon, lime, or sweet orange for controlling oil. (Find 100% pure essential oils here.)
- Be sure to shake your homemade shampoo 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 (could take 2-3 weeks or more).
Tips for Thickening Homemade Shampoo
- Blend up some whole oats in a good blender (like a Vitamix) then mix with baking soda and water. Different people prefer different consistencies so add oat flour slowly until desired thickness is reached.
- Mix cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the baking soda and water (add enough for desired thickness).
- Use both oats and cornstarch. Try this mixture: 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon baking soda, and equal parts cornstarch and oatmeal flour to thicken (approx. ¾ tablespoon of each).
How Much Does it Cost?
This is one of my favorite parts of this homemade shampoo recipe:
- 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.
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Sources
- Proper Names for Baking Soda. U.S. Department of Energy’s, Ask A Scientist.
Learn How To Make Homemade Natural Shampoo was written by Matt Jabs.
* This article was originally published here
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