DIY Shampoo is an easy and inexpensive way to make sure you know exactly what ingredients are in your hair care products. These shampoos and “conditioners” are very simple to make and effective to use. They will not be “creamy” or solid, so I use them in a spray bottle. They will lather, but the mixture itself will be runny. My favorite is the Peppermint Shampoo and I even add 1/8 of a teaspoon Tea Tree Oil!
This is the write up that went long with the video from the Live Well Network – Deals Show!
Using expensive beauty products can be like washing money down the drain.
Nora Kapche, the Coupon Contessa, stretches her dollar by making her own shampoo, condition and deodorant.
“It’s not hard at all, it only takes really about 3-5 minutes to put it together and store it,” says Nora.
Here are the recipes:
Basic Shampoo:
1/4 cup distilled water, 1/4 cup of castile soup, 1/2 teaspoon of jojoba oil
Refreshing Shampoo:
1/4 cup distilled water, 1/4 cup peppermint castile soap, 1 1/2 tsp jojoba oil, 1/8 tsp tea tree essential oil, 1/8 tsp peppermint essential oil
Tropical Shampoo:
1/4 cup distilled water, 1/4 cup peppermint castile soap, 1 1/2 tsp jojoba oil,10 drops vanilla fragrance oil, 10 drops of coconut fragrance oil
Remove Build-Up:
1/4 cup baking soda, water
Final Rinse:
1/4 cup vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water
Conditioner:
1/2 cup mayonnaise, let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes
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