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Homemade Shampoo

Step 7REJUVENATE

REJUVENATE
This is a great shampoo for any hair type.

  • 1/4 cup distilled water
  • 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap - I use unscented, but you can choose your favorite
  • 1/2 teaspoon jojoba, grapeseed, or other light vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass
  • 2 tsp tea tree oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Boil distilled water, add rosemary and and lemongrass (in tea strainer if you have it) and steep until fragrant (about 20-30 minutes)..
Strain leaves and let cool. Mix all ingredients and add to water and stir well.

Mix the tea tree oil and vanilla into the water. Add soap.

Store in a bottle. Use as you would any shampoo, rinse well.

Let the shampoo cool, and then place the top on tightly.

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5 comments
Feb 17, 2012. 10:16 AMAlanna08 says:
Hello :) I have made this shampoo and I really like it except that I find that it still leaves my hair a bit oily, especially near the roots. I was wondering if you knew of anything to add to it to remove this excess oil? Thank you!!!
Mar 3, 2012. 9:50 PMybedull says:
Hi Alanna, you can actually add about a tsp of baking soda to the mix and shake. That should do it ;)
Aug 12, 2011. 1:04 PMmmoberly2 says:
This lathers up a lot! Mixed as directed it has the consistency of water. It does remove all the oils in your hair, making it very dry. This means you need twice as much conditioner to make it silky. I like it, because I don't use conditioner. My wife has very long hair so needs to use conditioner. For her, it's not cost effective.
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Jun 24, 2009. 4:06 PMspydyr says:
About Howlong is the shelf life on this concoction? Also what is the approx yield?

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