Homemade Shampoo

Step 4 SOOTHE

Chamomile makes this 'poo a calming treat. Chamomile also has natural lightening properties, so combine this with lemon juice if you want to lighten your hair!

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1 cup castille soap - try Lavender!
• 6 chamomile tea bags
• 1 ¹/₂ tablespoons glycerin

Steep the teabags in 1 cup of boiled water for 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Add castille soap to the tea. Stir in glycerin until well blended. Keep in a dark, cool place in a sealed bottle.

Comments

[lexiart]

I've tried another chamomile shampoo recipe and it left my hair feeling heavy and oily. Could you suggest a particular castille soap? I have thin straight hair by the way. Thanks!

[elfiemi]

I had this problem too, I think there was too much oil for my hair type. To solve it I washed my hair with dishwashing liquid to remove the oil (I know how it sounds, but it's made to remove oil/grease....it was a quick easy fix) and then I diluted my shampoo with more distilled water. This seems to work so far.

[scoochmaroo]

I have thin, straight hair too. This shampoo does make my hair feel heavy sometimes. I use Dr. Bronner's castille soap, but I recommend rinsing with apple cider vinegar to make your hair feel less heavy. And avoid conditioners in combo. Maybe try one day on, one day off. I find I don't need to wash my hair every day with this stuff - every other day does fine!

[filmmakerj]

hi! just one question. can i combine steps 3 &4 a.k.a "quench and soothe"....and if i do how should i follow the measurements.....add a bit more a bit less??? thanks..... this sounds awesome.

[peacenique]

I'm a bit confused here. The ingredients list 1/4 cup of water but the instructions 1 1/2 cups. Perhaps you could clarify?

[scoochmaroo]

Sorry. These new proportions should work out better for you. Don't know what happened to my mind right then.

[peacenique]

Ahhhh... perfect! I'll be trying this one first! Thanks so much scooch

[scoochmaroo]

Yay!