Home Hair Care Recipes
Hair care doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, home hair care recipes are not only inexpensive, but much better for your hair and do a better job as well.Each of the home hair care recipes listed below are from our collection, and haven't been tested out by us personally. They also do not have an author, so we weren't able to give them proper credit. We'll be testing out these recipes soon, so be sure to be watching for reviews and stories!
Homemade Shampoo Recipes
Herbal Shampoo2 cups (473 ml) distilled water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) calendula(pot marigold)
2 teaspoons (10 ml)rosemary
1 tablespoon (15 ml) nettle
2 teaspoons (10 ml) orange peel
2 teaspoons (10 ml) comfrey
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chamomile
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) essential oil of lavender
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) Jojoba oil (omit if hair is oily)
1/2 cup (118 ml) all-natural, gentle baby shampoo
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add the herbs, cover, and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Strain mixture into a medium-sized bowl, add the oils and stir vigorously. Add the shampoo and gently stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a labeled bottle and keep refrigerated to preserve the freshness. You may keep a small bottle in the shower with enough shampoo for about one week, if you wish. Use approximately 1 tablespoon per application. This shampoo will not produce mountains of billowy suds as it does not contain strong foaming agents. It cleans gently with minimal sudsing. Before use, lightly shake shampoo to mix the oil that may separate from the rest of the ingredients.
Chamomile Fields Shampoo
4 bags of Chamomile tea (or 1 handful of fresh Chamomile flowers)
4 tablespoons pure soap flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin
Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid add the soap flakes. Let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until mixture is well blended. Pour into a bottle. Keep in a dark, cool place.
Honey Egg Shampoo
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons liquid soap
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon wheat germ oil or almond oil
1 tablespoon rosewater or cologne
Place all the ingredients in a screw top jar, cover and shake well. Makes about 2/3 cup
Honey-Pollen Shampoo
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup glycerin
1 tablespoon witch hazel
1/4 cup orange flower water or cologne
2 tablespoons bee pollen
1 teaspoon liquid soap
1 tablespoon alcohol
Place the ingredients in a screw top jar, cover and shake well. Makes about
Hair Conditioner Recipes
Honey Herbal Hair Conditioner1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup glycerin
1/4 cup sage, and 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers
OR
1/2 cup nettle leaves and 1/4 cup rosemary leaves
1/2 cup witch hazel
1 tablespoon liquid lecithin
Place all the ingredients in a screw top jar. Shake well and let set for 1 hour. Strain to remove herbs, discard the herbs and pour the liquid back into the jar. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Honey-Milk Conditioner For Oily Hair
1/3 cup hot water
1/4 cup glycerin
2 tablespoons liquid lecithin
1/4 cup Sage
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder
Combine the hot water and sage, and let set for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid, and discard the sage. Add the remaining ingredients
Tropical Conditioner
1 avocado (peeled and mashed)
coconut milk
Combine mashed avacodo with some coconut milk. Mash together until its smooth and about as thick as shampoo. Comb it through the hair and let sit for 10 - 15 minutes, wash out.
Hair Gel Recipe
Homemade Scented Hair Gel1 cup water
2 Tablespoons flax seed
2 drops scented oil -- your choice of scent
-Combine water and seeds in a small saucepan.
-Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
-Allow to set for a half an hour.
-Strain through fine collander.
-When completely cooled, add scented oil.
-Transfer to a wide-mouthed jar with lid.
NOTES : Use as you would any hair gel product.
Other Home Hair Care Recipes
Hot Oil Hair Treatment2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon honey
-Combine oil and honey in small plastic sandwich bag.
-Fill a coffee cup with water and heat until almost boiling.
-Dip sandwich bag in water just until oil is warmed.
-Apply warm oil to dry hair, working from scalp to tips.
-Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
NOTES : While hair is conditioning, hop in the shower or bath. The warmer the oil stays, the better it works!
Revitalizing Avocado Hair Treatment
1 medium avocado -- peeled and pitted
2 Tablespoons honey
-Mash together both ingredients in small bowl.
-Massage into hair.
-Leave in for 20-30 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
Homemade Hair Spray
Chop one lemon (or an orange for dry hair).
Place in a pot with 2 cups water.
Boil until half of the initial amount remains.
Cool, strain, and place in a spray bottle.
Store in the refrigerator.
If it is too sticky, add more water.
Add one ounce rubbing alcohol as a preservative and then the spray can be stored for up to two weeks unrefrigerated.
Supplies for Home Hair Care Recipes
Not all of the recipes above have supplies which are easy to find. Luckily here online you can find just about anything if you have the time to search. Idea Queen has made it even easier by finding a great store with great prices for many of the ingredients you see above.While shopping at Shamanshop.net, be sure to use their very handy search function for finding specifically what you are looking for. Idea Queen highly recommends this store based on our personal shopping experience. Easy check out, fast shipping, with a secure shopping cart. When we purchased our products, we had a wonderful experience with this company!
One option for buying natural supplies is from Mountain Rose Herbs. You'll find lots of essencial oils and other important ingredients for making your own natural products.
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Another option for natural supplies is Mother Nature. A great source of bulk supplies and other natural products!
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