The Art & Science of Homemade Shampoo

574983_scienceHomemade shampoo is not as easy as it sounds. Many a budding shampoo maker is put off when their first few attempts go awry. However learning to make shampoo is a black art that is definitely worth it in the long run. So here are some pointers to get you well on your way to becoming a master of the homemade shampoo and an connoisseur of the homemade conditioner.

When you start out, you should treat your first few concoctions as tests. In other words you shouldn’t get down when your shampoo doesn’t turn out the way you expected; it’s just a test result. As the old saying goes, “The man who makes no mistakes makes nothing”. Don’t expect every shampoo recipe to have spectacular results. There are many variables such as your type of hair, the condition of your scalp, and the quality of the ingredients. For example, people learning how to make shampoo frequently complain that causing them to have dandruff. Rather than see this as a failure, you should write down the exact recipe and make a note of the effects it had.

Next you should ask questions online to help guide you. A great place to learn is the Yahoo! Answers site. The chances are that your exact question has already been answered, but if not you can pose the question for a rapid barrage of responses. I just looked up for the example of dandruff and got the following tip: – “It may help you to use rosemary or tea tree. Maybe even an organic scalp massage oil.” It’s very much a process of trial and error, which is a good thing. Being able to master the art is an adventure into the unknown, and should not be feared but treated as an adventure into the unknown!! It’s much more fun that way and in my experience the best homemade shampoo results come from people who enjoy the process.

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Great Homemade Shampoo Made With Chamomile Tea Bags

posted on April 12, 2009 in homemade scrub, homemade shampoo, shampoo recipe

This homemade shampoo with chamomile is an interesting one to try: -

Ingredients: 4 bags of Chamomile tea, 4 tablespoons pure soap flakes, 1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin
Put tea bags in 1 ½ cups of boiling water for around 10 minutes. Take the tea bags out and combine the liquid with the soap flakes. Leave it to cool until the soap softens and then stir in the glycerin.

It’s so easy to make shampoo!

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Homemade Shampoo: A Fantastic Yet Easy Recipe

If you thought making homemade shampoo was just too much of a chore then think again. There are loads of simple recipes that are almost easier than making a cup of tea – no kidding.

One of the most famous on the web is this three-step gem: -

http://chemistry.about.com/b/2009/01/10/homemade-shampoo-easy-recipe.htm

The only ingredient that I didn’t have in my cupboard was the glycerine, but I looked on eBay and found a whole bottle of the stuff at an affordable price.

This is a great introduction to learning how to make shampoo that will impress your friends.

Kids love these kinds of homemade projects and it’s a good education for them.

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