Are you tired of using so many chemical components on your hair? Learn how to make homemade shampoo at home and take care of your hair.
Taking care of your hair is necessary so that it is always healthy, which also highlights the beauty of your hair. Maybe you don’t know, but you can get the necessary care without spending a lot, using a homemade shampoo, for example. In addition to being economical, it is also a healthier alternative.
On the other hand, you should know that the shampoos you buy on the market are full of chemical substances that, in the long term, are not beneficial for your hair. This is why many products have appeared on the market that do not contain these substances. Unfortunately the price of these is higher and well, you don’t need to spend a lot.
So, if there is a more affordable way to keep your hair clean and healthy, of course you will choose that way.
Check out some homemade shampoo recipes now
1 – Avocado shampoo and conditioner
Be that as it may, if you think that versatile products known as 2 in 1 exist only in the industry, you are mistaken. This mixture can be used as a shampoo and conditioner. Look how practical it is! To prepare the homemade shampoo, which is also a conditioner, you will only need:
Place all the ingredients in a container and mix well, until it is very homogeneous. And then the mixture will be ready to apply. Apply the mixture to damp hair and massage for a few minutes. Then rinse well, so that no trace of the fruit remains in your hair.
2 – Lemon and aloe vera shampoo
This recipe is a little more complex and requires a few more ingredients than the last one. However, this homemade shampoo is valid for one year and is very effective. Check the ingredients:
- 200ml pearlescent or transparent base for liquid soap
- 600ml of mineral water
- 30ml lemon essence
- 80ml lemon glycolic extract
- 80ml aloe vera glycolic extract
- Amphoteric
- Liquid lauryl
The first step is to add the base and water until the soap dissolves. Then add the lemon essence and lemon and aloe vera extract. If you want to add color to your shampoo, at this point you can add a cosmetic dye.
After that, it’s time to add the amphoteric, add it until the shampoo becomes creamy. After it is creamy, add more amphoteric until it becomes thin again. It may seem strange, but this process is important so that the mixture does not change texture after a while.
Now to make the mixture creamy again, just add a little liquid lauryl and that’s it! Your shampoo for oily hair will be ready and is valid for up to 1 year.
3 – Homemade coconut shampoo
First of all, this shampoo is for you who are suffering from dry and brittle hair. This homemade shampoo will cleanse and nourish your hair at the same time. The ingredients are as follows:
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup of neutral children’s shampoo
- 1 tablespoon of almond oil
The preparation method is super simple! Just combine all the ingredients and then mix well! Now just apply the mixture to your hair and massage well.
4 – Olive oil and almond shampoo
In this sense, if you went to the beach or spent a lot of time in the pool and now your hair is dry and lifeless, this homemade shampoo will save you! You will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 liter of water
- 120 grams of shaved olive oil soap
- 1/4 cup almond oil
First you must mix the boiling water with the soap until it dissolves well. And then add the almond oil. Wait for the mixture to cool and apply it to your hair. As this homemade shampoo will also restore your hair, let it act for a few minutes.
5 – Lemon shampoo
Here’s a recipe for those who have oily hair, but who don’t give up on practicality and speed. You will need just a few ingredients:
- 1 cup liquid olive oil soap (Castile);
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
- 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel.
Just mix all the ingredients and apply it to your hair. Let it act for a few minutes and then rinse!
Now you no longer have an excuse not to take care of your hair. You will definitely notice a significant improvement in the health of your hair when you stop using so many chemical components. This type of cleaning agent is common in traditional shampoos, but not in homemade shampoo.
So, did you enjoy learning how to make homemade shampoo? Then you will also like this article: Why putting eggs in your hair can be a good idea.
Source: Artesanato Magazine.
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