Wash, Rinse, Repeat... Naturally!

This weekend, I ventured into the world of Homemade Shampoo.

There are so many natural hair beauty tricks out there, here are only a few...

My Grand-Mother always tried to get me to rinse my hair with vinegar, I was always just a little too scared to try. BUT once I got passed the idea of possibly smelling like vinegar for the day, I gave it a go!

I was more than happy to notice, smooth and shiny hair. And thankfully, there was no lingering vinegar smell at all.

Give it a try!

Vinegar Rinse:

Using a vinegar rinse will help balance the pH of your hair, remove build up (from every day shampoos), and closes hair cuticles allowing the hair to be smoother and shiner.

·         Mix 1 part Vinegar (white or apple cider) with 3 parts water. You can add your favourite essential oils for fragrance.

Add the vinegar and water mix to your hair, and then rinse it out.

You will notice your hair will be smoother and shiner in no time.
I try to do the vinegar rinse once a month or so.

For extra Hydration try the Avocado Hair Mask.

Making a shampoo taught me a little lesson; RESEARCH FIRST. I always knew that Chamomile was good, for hair, I just temporarily forgot that it also lightens you’re hair. 

So after slightly lightning my hair the first time around I set out to try different ingredients to suite everyone’s needs!

Base Shampoo:

• 4 tablespoons of distilled water (you can use tap water, the shelf life may not be as long)
• 4 tablespoons of liquid castile soap
• ½ teaspoon of light veggie, grapeseed, or jojoba oil

ADD INS:

Herbs, Teas and Spices help.

• Strong brewed Chamomile tea (soothes and lightens hair)
• Strong Brewed coffee(darkens & Shines)
• Strong Brewed Black Tea ( darkens hair, Shine and reduces shedding)
• Tea tree oil (dry scalp attention)
• Peppermint oil (Refreshing and fragrance)
• Eucalyptus oil (fragrance and strength)
•  Avocado Oil (hydration)
• Lemongrass or lemongrass oil
•  Dried rosemary ( for Dandruff, fragrance and strength)
•  Dried sage (darkens hair)

Mix all the ingredients and store in a bottle. Shake before using, wash as usual.

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Day Two After Shampooing; My hair is soft, Clean and still kind if smells like peppermint :)

Have Fun!