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Natural Hair Shampoos

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

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.

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Natural Herbal Shampoo for Hair Loss and Hair Growth

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Some amount of hair loss occurs as part of the body’s natural process of renewal. New hair is constantly growing to replace the hair that falls out. However, in some cases this process may take place at much quicker pace due to a variety of factors. Hormonal fluctuations may result in hair loss. These changes may occur during pregnancy or on discontinuation of birth control pills. Another factor that is closely associated with hair loss is stress. Stress results in hormonal imbalances which can in turn lead to hair fall. Stress that is placed on the body such as crash dieting can also cause a great deal of hair fall.

Proper hair growth can be attained by ensuring overall health. Dietary habits play an important role in the state of the hair. Good hair growth is promoted by the intake of adequate vitamins and essential nutrients. Proper care of the hair is also necessary to ensure good growth. Use hair care products that are mild and do not contain too many chemicals. Most commercial shampoos available in the market today contain several harsh chemicals that end up doing more damage than good. These chemicals rob the scalp of its natural moisture and leave the hair dry and rough.

Homemade Recipes to Make Hair Shampoo

Herbal shampoos are better suited for the scalp and hair as they clean without causing dryness. There are many herbal shampoos that can also be prepared easily at home. Select the ingredients for your homemade shampoo based on your hair type. For example,dry hair derives benefit from herbs such as elder flowers, chamomile, comfrey root, red clover and marigold. For oily hair, herbs such nettle leaves, peppermint leaves, rosemary leaves, burdock leaves and tea tree leaves are recommended. In case of normal hair, most of the herbs and other natural ingredients can be used. Prior to using a natural shampoo, it is advisable to test it first in case any allergic reactions occur. The ingredients used are natural, but it is still possible to trigger allergies in some cases.

A beneficial and gentle natural shampoo can be prepared using green tea bags, lemon juice, baking soda and olive oil. For this you need to steep two green tea bags in a cup of hot water for five minutes. Discard the tea bags and once the tea cools down, pour it into a spray bottle. Then add one tablespoon of baking soda, one teaspoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon of olive oil and a couple of drops of rosemary or any other essential oil. Fill the rest of the spray bottle with cool water, shake it well and use this in place of your regular shampoo.

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