Best Shampoo For Natural Hair
Most women (and some men too) dream of having perfect hair and this usually means that they want long, thick and luxurious hair. People spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on expensive and costly hair products and treatments to obtain perfect tresses. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford such products and treatments. In addition to that, the use of regular shampoos, conditioners and other hair products can actually cause more damage to your hair, as many of these products contain harsh chemicals. Therefore many people are now switching to the use of home-made natural hair shampoos that have the same benefits as commercial shampoos have, without the harmful side effects. You can make your own natural hair shampoo by combining natural ingredients that are usually easy to find.
How to prepare best natural hair shampoos
Given below are a few options for preparing the best natural hair shampoos.
• For Daily Shampooing: For the base, add quarter cup distilled water, quarter cup liquid castile soap, preferably unscented. Add ½ teaspoon of jojoba or any other light vegetable oil. Mix all the ingredients together. Store this mixture it in a clean bottle. This homemade mixture is lighter than a commercial shampoo. Shake the shampoo well before use. This is one of the best shampoos for natural hair.
• Dry hair shampoo: For the base add quarter cup distilled water, quarter cup castile soap, quarter cup aloe vera gel, quarter teaspoon avocado oil or jojoba, and 1 teaspoon glycerin. Mix all the ingredients together, and store the mixture in a clean bottle. Shake well before using the shampoo. When you apply it to the hair, leave it on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse off with some cool water for better results.
• Shine (for dull hair): In a quarter cup of distilled water add rosemary leaves and boil. Strain the water and allow it to cool. After it cools, add a quarter cup of liquid castile soap. Put in a few drops of lemon, 2 table spoons almond oil and quarter teaspoon of lemon essential oil. Stir this mixture well. Store the shampoo in a clean bottle. Shake well before application.
• Rejuvenating shampoo: This shampoo is suitable for all hair types. In a quarter cup of distilled water boil rosemary and lemon grass. Allow it to cool and then strain the mixture. Add a quarter cup of liquid castile, preferably unscented, and ½ teaspoon of jojoba oil or any other light vegetable oil. You could also add 3 tablespoons rosemary oil, 2 teaspoons tea tree oil, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well and store in a clean bottle. Shake well before application. This is a very good natural shampoo for hair loss.
• Stimulating shampoo: In a quarter cup of distilled water add a quarter cup of liquid castile soap, preferably unscented, 2 teaspoons jojoba oil, 7-8 teaspoons peppermint oil and 2 teaspoons tree oil. Mix all the ingredients together. Store the mixture in a clean bottle, and shake the bottle well before you could use the shampoo. This is one of the best shampoo for natural hair.