While doing some research, I came across the "no 'poo method"-eschewing store bought shampoo and conditioner for simple concoctions to wash your hair. The most popular method is using a tablespoon of baking soda dissolved in about 8oz of water for shampoo, with an apple cider rinse (1 or 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar diluted in about 8 oz of warm water) used afterwards. I tried this method for about 2 weeks. Results? Meh. I really didn't like how my hair looked or felt. I couldn't figure out if it was the baking soda mixture or the apple cider rinse. I read that it takes a while for your scalp to readjust to the more natural cleasing methods, so I don't know if it was that or not.
I didn't want to go back to store bought shampoo, so I sought out a different formula. After some searching, I found this homemade shampoo, which I absolutely love! This is courtesy of wellnessmama.com which is a wonderful website if you are looking for information on a healthier lifestyle.
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup castille soap (I use Dr. Bronners, which you can find at most health food stores & Target)
1/2 tsp or several capsules Vitamin E (optional)
20 drops of essential oil (whatever your preference)
for dry hair you can add 1/2 tsp olive or almond oil
Combine everything in a jar and keep in the shower, shaking up before using. It even lathers up a bit, like regular shampoo. My hair feels so much better. Occasionally I will use a rinse on it. I usually put some rosemary in a tea ball, put it in a cup, and pour boiling water over it and let it steep. I'll add a few drops of essential oil, like Roman Chamomille, and a little bit of apple cider vinegar.
I highly recommend the e-book Hair Gone Wild by Diane Kidman. She has all sorts of natural recipes and remedies for different types of hair and hair problems.
One note-although the baking soda method didn't work for me, it worked wonders on my daughter's hair. Her hair is usually a nightmare to comb through. Since I started using the baking soda/ACV rinse on her hair, it is much more manageable and easy to comb through in the mornings-which is a godsend.
In the future, I'll write about my experiences with homemade toothpaste and body wash :)
Combine everything in a jar and keep in the shower, shaking up before using. It even lathers up a bit, like regular shampoo. My hair feels so much better. Occasionally I will use a rinse on it. I usually put some rosemary in a tea ball, put it in a cup, and pour boiling water over it and let it steep. I'll add a few drops of essential oil, like Roman Chamomille, and a little bit of apple cider vinegar.
I highly recommend the e-book Hair Gone Wild by Diane Kidman. She has all sorts of natural recipes and remedies for different types of hair and hair problems.
One note-although the baking soda method didn't work for me, it worked wonders on my daughter's hair. Her hair is usually a nightmare to comb through. Since I started using the baking soda/ACV rinse on her hair, it is much more manageable and easy to comb through in the mornings-which is a godsend.
In the future, I'll write about my experiences with homemade toothpaste and body wash :)
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