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Switching to natural hair care. Any tips?
admin | Jul 31, 2010 | Comments 2
I was thinking of switching to natural herbal shampoos instead of the drugstore brands I’ve been using (mostly because I’m tired of wasting my money on products that leave my roots greasy and my ends split). So is there anything special I should do? Like clarify my hair or condition it? How often should I wash it? And are there homemade options that actually works? Thanks in advance!
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HERBAL SHAMPOOS
Choose herbs for your shampoo that will enhance your hair color and texture, and that address any special needs you may have. You can mix and match herbs from the following lists to develop an individualized combination that is best for your hair.
Dry: Comfrey root, avocado, elder flowers, orange blossoms.
Normal: Dandelion, horsetail, clover.
Oily: Watercress, strawberry leaf, white willow bark, lemon grass.
Ethnic: Comfrey, nettle, cherry bark, olive oil.
Shine: Egg, raspberry, nettle, vinegar, quassia.
Manageability: Yogurt, cherry bark, beer.
Softness: Cherry bark, burdock root, olive oil, marjoram.
Dandruff: White willow bark, birch bark, comfrey, nettle, peppermint, vinegar.
Growth: St. John’s wort, nettle, sage, basil, rosemary, onion juice.
BASIC SHAMPOO FORMULA
Ingredients
2 tablespoons liquid castile soap
1 cup spring water
¼ cup fresh herbs (2 tablespoons dried)
1 teaspoon almond or apricot kernel oil
2 drops essential oil
To make:
1. Place herbs in a clean 10-ounce glass jar with a lid.
2. Boil the spring water and pour over the herbs.
3. Cover and let steep for 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Strain the liquid from the herbs into a bowl.
5. Add the liquid castile soap and almond or apricot kernel oil and mix thoroughly.
6. Scent with essential oil and mix again.
7. Bottle in a plastic container with a spout or a clean recycled shampoo bottle.
The better you care for hair, enhanced your personality will be. Hairs play the most crucial part in our overall looks. No matter how beautiful you are, if your hair are rough and brittle you will lose beauty on your contour.
You can get more tips about the hair care and recipes of the herbal shampoos by checking this link;
http://www.squidoo.com/herbal-hair-care