Herbal Shampoo Recipe

We've all read in beauty magazines and seen commercials on television about the importance of shampooing your hair. With dirt, smog, pollution, and who knows what in the atmosphere, our hair is quite vulnerable. Keeping your hair healthy and clean is the first step to good health. The first thing that people notice on us are our hair. And if that isn't kept well, it doesn't matter if you wear designer clothes or apply makeup, the look is never complete. Both men and women have to maintain and keep their hair for obvious reasons. Which is why, proper hair care is highly advisable. But nowadays, there are so many shampoo brands for different types of hair, finding the one that suits you best can be a tough task. Plus, add issues with hair loss and dandruff, and you have even bigger problems. To battle all these worries, have you tried using herbal shampoos? Did you know you can make them at home? With few simple ingredients, you can have your very own shampoo. Want to find out how? Take a look at the herbal shampoo recipes mentioned below.

Make Herbal Shampoo

What is the one job that is expected from any shampoo that you use? I know, it's another question, but the answer is very crucial. And the answer is - to clean your hair and scalp thoroughly. As herbal shampoos are made from natural ingredients, the chances of washing your hair with harsh chemicals is next to impossible. Now, before we go over the recipe, first we will find out what hair type goes with which herbs.

Hair Types	Herbs to Use
Normal Hair	Chamomile (blonde hair) Red Clover (blonde hair) Marigold (blonde hair) Horsetail (blonde hair) Rosemary Lavender Flowers
Dry Hair	Red Clover (blonde hair) Elder Flowers (blonde hair) Chamomile Flowers (blonde hair) Marigold (blonde hair) Lavender Flowers (blonde hair)
Oily Hair	Lemongrass Orris Root Burdock Leaves Rosemary Leaves Nettle Leaves Peppermint Leaves Tea Tree Leaves
Coarse Curly Hair	Sage Indigo Root Nettle Leaves Rosemary Leaves Lavender Flowers
For Hair Loss	Sage Nettle Leaves Basil Leaves Rosemary Leaves Tea Tree Leaves Lavender Flowers
For Dandruff	Nettle Leaves Comfrey Leaves Lemongrass White Willow Barks Peppermint Leaves
For Hair Growth	Sage Basil Leaves Rosemary Nettle Leaves

In order to make homemade shampoo recipes, all you have to do is match the herbs mentioned in the table with your hair type. Using a herbal shampoo and conditioner which has ingredients that work for your hair type is essential. Now, we go to the homemade shampoo recipe that contains natural ingredients.

Recipe

• Gather the ingredients - 2 tablespoons liquid Castile soap, 2 drops essential oil (your choice), 1 teaspoon almond oil, 1 cup distilled water, and 1 cup fresh herbs.
• Now the herbs which you will use here will depend on your hair type.
• You can also include more than one herb for this basic shampoo recipe.
• Take a clean glass jar which has an air-tight lid. Place the fresh herbs in.
• Boil more than 1 cup of distilled water (so once it's ready, you will have exactly 1 cup of water remaining).
• Pour hot water over the fresh herbs inside the jar. Place the lid and let the herbs steep for about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Take a clean bowl and strain the liquid from the jar. Don't take the leftover herbs.
• Now add liquid Castile soap, almond oil, and your choice of essential oil.
• Mix everything together and pour inside a clean plastic bottle that has a spout.
• And that's it. Your herbal shampoo is ready. This recipe can yield up to 24 shampoos (depending on the length of your hair).

With this recipe, you can make herbal shampoo for hair loss, dandruff, and any hair type for that matter. Healthy hair doesn't come easy, but it sure can be possible. So don't miss out on this opportunity to make your hair thank you every time you wash them.