The Art & Science of Homemade Shampoo

Homemade shampooHomemade 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 exciting journey!! 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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what are some good homemade shampoo recipes?

posted on March 14, 2011 in homemade shampoo

My hair is frizzy, dried, and dead. I heard that natural shampoos are ~way~ better than store bought ones.

I’d like conditioner, too.

Omgosh yes homemade shampoos are so much better than the store bought.I went to a hair salon and they gave me this recipe on how to make homemade shampoo and my hair never gets frizzi and its makes my hair grow faster and my hair is so much more cleaner. ok heres the recipe:

Recipe:
Ingrediants:
1/3 lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon jojoba, grapeseed, or other light vegetable oil
1/3 water
1 teaspoon of salt

Mix together all the ingredients. Store in a bottle. Shake before use.
This mixture isn’t as thick as commercial shampoos – you’ll need to just tilt the bottle over your head.
I am really impressed with how much lather I get from it though!

Bathing a dog – healthy & cheap homemade shampoo ( with burmese subtitle & instruction)

posted on March 12, 2011 in homemade shampoo

I made this video for my myanmarese FDW. There are many burmese FDW in Singapore, so this video will help FDW understand how to bath your dog quickly with the least communication problem.

Highlights of the video:
In the video, it began with preparation and you will also see my homemade dog shampoo:

(baking soda 20 gm, a small bottle of water, dish cleaning detergent 10gm)

Do not add too much dish washing detergent because it will remove all the essential oil from the dog that will cause a dry & problematic skin. For my miniture schnauzer, I poured around 10-15 gm dish washing detergent to mix with baking soda & a bottle of water 400gm, so according to the size of your dog, please adjust the amount to meet your dog’s needs.

As for the homemade shampoo, it’s the best I have ever researched. It’s very cheap, harmless. Most importantly, the dog loves it because it doesn’t cause any discomfort to the dog’s skin.

You will see I rinsed the dog with a basin of water & some drips of perfumed olive oil. I actually wiped it all over the dog so the dog smells great and the olive oil helps moisture the dog’s coat.

This video also gave careful instruction espeically on avoiding the water goes inside dog’s eyes, ears, and nose. It’s all written in burmese.

At the end of the video, I also added a short but basic brushing care of dog’s fur.

I groom the dog by myself. She used to get flea & ticks from doggie salone. It took me lots of time and spent me lots of money to get rid of those annoying insects. Therefore, I learnt how to groom my dog ever since, the dog doesn’t look perfectly groomed but it’s free from fleas & ticks & she looks cute.

Note: After your FDW watch this video, make sure she doesn’t think it only takes 8 mins to bath a dog. This video has been shortened into 8 mins; the actual bathing and grooming work took me 60 mins. I explained in the very ending in burmese / myanmese. So make sure she read all even though it’s not written in perfect burmese grammar.

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shampoo homemade.avi

posted on March 4, 2011 in homemade shampoo

http://www.naturegood.net Shampoo homemade more information please visit.

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What are some safe Homemade Shampoo Remedies for dogs?

posted on March 3, 2011 in homemade shampoo

I NEED to take my dogs a bath and I ran out of Doggy Shampoo! And Im not going the store to get all confused for just one Shampoo! So what are some remedies I can make to take my dogs a bath?

Out on the net are some recipes for homemade shampoo.
I found this one and really like it.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4750496_homemade-dog-shampoo.html Each of my 3 dogs has a different type coat and it worked well on all of them.

A good homemade shampoo recipe?

posted on March 1, 2011 in homemade shampoo

I’ve got an oily scalp and would like to try making my own shampoo. Most of the recipes I’ve tried with borax make my scalp feel like it’s been glued and my hair flat and greasy. The texture of the recipe has also been so liquid (like water, not even thick at all) that I can barely apply it without a sponge.

Any advice or recipes you’ve had work?

I have been using baking soda and water (1 Tbsp baking soda to 1 cup water) for almost a year now and I *love* my hair. For rinse, I use 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to 1 cup water. Rinse in between and after the vinegar. My hair stays clean longer, never snarls and is very soft and shiny. I would recommend this to anyone!

Where do you buy essential oils? & any homemade shampoo recipes like Wen?

posted on February 27, 2011 in homemade shampoo

Like lemon or lavender oils?
I’m wanting to go natural when it comes to cleaning solvents & I’ve read that adding some essential oils helps. Also, does anyone have any good all-natural shamoo recipes, something that might work as good as Wen?

You can buy essential oils from all over the Internet. Buy only therapeutic grade oils for use on your body though. Many vendors cut and/or misrepresent their oils which can cause problems for you if you are taking them internally or using them topically (in the case of shampoo) ;)

You can’t go wrong with Lavender, it’s one of the most gentle oils around. Lemon is great too, but avoid too much topical use before sun exposure. It sensitizes your skin to the sun, and you will burn, fast.

Shampoo is tough to do at home and get commercial results. Many people buy an unscented shampoo base then mix in essential oils. 6 drops of essential oil to 1 oz. of base is a great starting point. Ylang-Ylang is a great oil to start off with. It’s been used for centuries to give hair luster and body. It also smells amazing. Intensely floral.

Hope this helps; Columbus Essentials – www.ColumbusEssentials.com

Homemade Shampoo

posted on February 25, 2011 in homemade shampoo

I love this homemade shampoo; it is made to help moisturize and clean the hair. Most commercial shampoos are filled with harmful ingredients, especially alcohol which can be very damaging to the hair follicles. The different oils used in this shampoo all helps to moisturize the hair and to also strengthen the hair as well; the baking soda is used to clean the hair from buildup and the tea tree oil acts as a preservative and cleanser.

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why does my homemade shampoo make my hair feel waxy?

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I have been using a homemade shampoo for a few days now. It leaves my hair feeling waxy, as if I’ve put some sort of product on it, but I haven’t. Anyone know how to solve this problem?

You could try to dilute it or ask your hairdresser on what to do to solve it. Or just stop using it.

Homemade Protein Shampoo

posted on February 18, 2011 in homemade shampoo

natural shampoo

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