Ever wish you could care for your hair without harsh detergents and toxic chemicals? Well look no further. I've put together a collection of natural hair care recipes and tips from a variety of sources to help you beautify your hair easily, often less expensively and naturally.
Natural Shampoo Recipe
2/3 Cup liquid Castile Soap
1/3 Cup distilled water
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
18-22 drops of essential oils*
Combine the first two ingredients first and then stir in the salt and essential oils. You can add whatever essential oils mix you want depending on preferred scent and aromatherapy benefits!
This natural shampoo mix will keep for about 6 months so if you decide to double the recipe make sure you use it all before it goes bad. Store your natural hair-care shampoo in a tightly-sealed container in a cool place. This will make about 1 Cup of shampoo and should be enough for approximately 4 shampoos depending on the thickness of your hair. Massage into scalp and wet hair. Rinse with warm water.
*Sample Essential Oil Blends for Natural Hair Shampoo:
Hair Cleansing and Balancing: (Both essential oils 1/3oz size for $16.45. 10% off when you buy the Cleansing and Balancing Kit!)
12 drops Patchouli Essential Oil
10 drops Geranium Essential Oil
Scalp Stimulating: (All essential oils 1/2 oz size for $17.91. Save 10% when you buy them together! $19.99 value.)
8 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
8 drops Orange Essential Oil
6 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
Floral Dandruff Control: (Essential Oils Kit: $62.87. Sandalwood and Roman Camomile are 1/8 oz but all other essential oils are 1/2 oz (15 ml) sized. 10% discount for buying all - the kit is valued at $69.85)
8 drops Lavender Essential Oil
6 drops Rosewood Essential Oil
4 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
2 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
2 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Oily Hair Control: (Valued at $39.90 this kit is offered at 10% for all oils-$35.91! 1/2 oz sizes except Chamomile essential oil: 1/8 oz.)
6 drops Lemon Essential Oil
6 drops Orange Essential Oil
4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
4 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
Hair Bodifying Shampoo – Add Volume Naturally
1 tsp Castor oil
½ tsp fine sea salt
¾ Cup Castile Soap
1 lightly beaten egg
4 drops lime essential oil
4 drops grapefruit essential oil
10 drops chamomile essential oil
Combine castor oil, salt and Castile soap - blend well. Whisk in the egg and essential oils, put in an air-tight container and store in a cool place.
This hair volumizing recipe makes 1Cup and is enough for approximately 3-4 uses. It will store in the refrigerator for 1 week and must be shaken before using.
Massage into wet hair and work in well. Leave the natural, protein-filled mixture on your hair for a few minutes and rinse in lukewarm to cool water.
(Buy the three Bodifying Shampoo essential oils for 10% discount at $30.68 All essential oils in 1/2oz sizes except chamomile - 1/8oz.)
Hair Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry, Brittle Hair
2/3 Cup Castile Soap
1/3 Cup Distilled Water
2 tsp Jojoba oil
1 tsp fine Sea Salt
1 tsp Wheat Germ Oil
15 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
5 drops Spearmint Essential Oil
5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
A cooling and stimulating shampoo that is also hydrating because of the rich oils. Combine Castile and Water first, then stir in the other ingredients. Shake before using and keep in a cool place since this natural shampoo can settle in storage. The recipe will make enough for about 5-6 shampoos and should last 2 or 3 weeks.
(Buy all three Moisterizing Shampoo Essential Oils and save 10%. Only $25.45! All essential oils in 1/3 oz sizes)