Washing your hair with homemade shampoo involves a few simple steps, depending on the recipe you choose. Many homemade shampoos utilize natural ingredients like baking soda and apple cider vinegar, offering a gentler alternative to commercial products.
Using Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar
This popular method involves a two-step process:
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Cleaning: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of baking soda in 1 cup of water. Pour this mixture over your wet hair, massaging it into your scalp. Rinse thoroughly with water. Source: Wasteland Rebel
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Conditioning: Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water (e.g., a 50:50 mixture). Pour this over your hair, focusing on the ends. Rinse immediately. This helps balance the pH of your scalp and adds shine. Source: Wellness Mama, Source: Treehugger, Source: Humblebee & Me
Note: The baking soda amount might need adjusting depending on your hair length and thickness. Experiment to find what works best for you.
Using Herbal or Castile Soap-Based Shampoos
Other homemade shampoos use ingredients like castile soap, herbal infusions, and essential oils. These often involve combining the ingredients and applying them directly to wet hair, massaging and rinsing thoroughly. Source: Our Oily House, Source: The Nerdy Farm Wife
Remember to always test a small amount of any homemade shampoo on a small area of your skin before applying it to your whole scalp to check for allergies or irritation.
Adjusting the recipes to your specific hair type and needs may require some experimentation. For example, those with oily hair may find using baking soda more frequently beneficial, while those with dry hair may benefit from adding more oils or conditioners to their homemade shampoo.
