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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Trying out Kimmaytube’s Shampoo Buffer Technique

posted on March 12, 2011 in shampoo recipe

I’m trying out Kimmaytube’s Shampoo Buffer Technique. See how I do it in this video for my hair texture. Thanks, Kim!

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My Hair Regimen-Shampoo& Conditioner, Ect.

posted on March 4, 2011 in shampoo recipe

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I’m looking for a good dog shampoo or homemade recipe that won’t make my puppies already dry skin worse?

posted on March 3, 2011 in shampoo recipe

I have two puppies that I usually only bathe about once a month. I try not to over do it.

I need some Ideas or products that won’t dry out my pups skin.

thanks.

Use a good gentle hypo puppy shampoo. Read the label – should be soap/detergent/dye/perfume free & for puppies & preferably tearless though not necessary. It won’t be the cheapest brand but you don’t have to spend a fortune either

Twisters Unleashed / Brainwashed by Beats 2/3

posted on February 25, 2011 in shampoo recipe

NO POO ????

Black Soap Shampoo Recipe
Don’t over think this process, you just want to grate the soap down and add some hot water to it to make it “shampoo” consistency.. Stick blender, travel blender, kitchen blender will all work Let stand for 24 hours before using.

Take 1/4 pound of black soap grated and add 1/2 cup of heated water. Give a few turns in a blender , or use a stick blender. Let it sit for 24 hours. This makes roughly 8oz of black soap shampoo. ” may separate just remix.

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The 30-Day Vegetarian: Recipe for Stuffed Tofu Roast

posted on February 18, 2011 in shampoo recipe

Available now at Amazon.com!

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The 30-Day Vegetarian cookbook has 90 meals that will take you through a full month of vegetarian eating for every occasion! Color photographs and simple step-by-step instructions make this a perfect resource for those who are just starting out. Each week includes a meal plan and list of foods that you will need on hand. There is even an index that organizes foods that contain dairy, or are wheat free as well as plenty of vegan selections. This cookbook is a must for anyone who wants to explore cruelty-minimized eating or finds themselves cooking for friends and family who have adopted this lifestyle choice. But you don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy the bounty of good eats contained in these pages — you just need to enjoy good food!

Many thanks to my daughters Patricia (21) and Martha Bea (12) for making this video possible.

STUFFED TOFU ROAST

Roast:
- 5 tubs (1 lb each) extra firm tofu
- 2 TBL dried herbs (e.g. basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley)
- cheesecloth

Stuffing:
- 3 cups fresh whole grain bread cubed
- 1 large onion diced
- 6 stalks sliced celery
- 3 TBL margarine
- 1 cup vegetable broth

Baste:
- 2 TBL Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 2 TBL Maple Syrup

Tofu Preparation:
Bring 4 tubs of tofu to room temperature (I place them opened in hot water for a few minutes.) In a large mixing bowl crumble the four pounds of tofu, blending well with your hands. Add herbs and salt (if desired) and continue to mix well.

Wet your cheesecloth and line a colander (no larger than the size of your roasting pan!) overlapping as necessary and smoothing out any wrinkles. Taking handfuls of the tofu mixture, press into the bottom and up the sides of the colander so that you have about a 1 inch bowl all around. If you have a mixing bowl that fits inside of your tofu well, you may use it to press the tofu. Otherwise, line the tofu with plastic wrap and weight down with beans, rice or lentils from your pantry. Place inside of your roasting pan to catch any of the liquid and let rest for one hour as the moisture is pressed out of your tofu.

Stuffing Preparation:
Sautee onions and celery in frying pan with margarine over medium/low heat until translucent. Add to cubed whole grain bread and stir to combine. Add 1 cup vegetable broth and stir well.

Final Assembly:
Remove the weight from your tofu mold and discard any of the milky water that has been pressed out of your roast. Remove the plastic wrap and spoon your stuffing mixture into the tofu bowl. Crumble your last tub of tofu over the top of your roast. Press down gently with both hands to make sure the stuffing is set. Very carefully, place your roasting pan atop the colander and turn it upside down. Remove the cheesecloth.

Mix tamari and maple syrup together and baste with a kitchen brush. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.

Carve wedges and serve with all the holiday side dishes you love!

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Nature’s Gate Pomegranate Sunflower Shampoo Review ( TSV Vlogazine Vol.1 Issue 1. 2)

posted on February 11, 2011 in shampoo recipe

Girl Talk Tuesday
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Natures Gate Pomegranate Sunflower
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Target $6.99
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Smells good
Lathers great
Leaves your hair squeaky clean
Free of sulfates, paraben, phthalate, buthylene glycol
Does contain panthenol, soy protein, vegetable protein, jojoba oil, borage flower seed oil, vitamin c, and vitamin e

Enjoy the vlogazine, and remember to live happy, healthy and free

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Rosemary,Honey and Lemon Shampoo for YOU!! Part 1

posted on February 3, 2011 in shampoo recipe

I promised and here it is! A shampoo video for ya. YOU WILL NEED:
1 bottle of your choice that will hold atleast 20 oz.
1 1/4 cup of distilled water
1/2 cup dried rosemary leaves
1/4 cup of lemon juice (fresh or from concentrate)
1/2 to 3/4 cup of Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Castille Soap
1 tblspn of honey (you could add more but not too much)
1/2 tblspn wheat germ oil
1/2 tblspn vitamin E oil
1tblspn rosehip seed oil (this is optional but woth having around.)
1/2 tablspoon of any other oil you want (coconut, sweet almond, you get the picture)
2 ml or 1 tspn of tea tree essential oil
1 ml or 1/4 tspn of rosemary essential oil
30 drops of what ever essential oil you want to add to it, the choice is yours.

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Hair Tutorial: Shiny & Silky Hair At Home (NO PRODUCTS!)

posted on January 25, 2011 in shampoo recipe

hi everyone ! so ive been wanting to do this video for a while now, but now that ive finally uploaded, im uber excited to keep my hair series moving. so of course, this video is with my hair series, definitely a fun thing to do. :D but yeah, this was a lot of fun to film, and ill repost the recipes below just in case you missed them. anyway, as i said, you can do it without product or with product. but as i said, i was going to do a full video on a home spa day, but decided on this instead. so yeah, enjoy and comment if you have questions. embrace the natural look. ♥

SHINY HAIR: RECIPE 1.O.
YOU WILL NEED:
- one spoonful of plain vinegar
- towel
- shower cap
- a small amount of conditioner
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS.
1) wash & condition hair as usual.
2) towel dry and drizzle & scrunch vinegar from roots to ends
3) secure in shower cap and chillax for 15 to 20 minutes.
4) rinse out vinegar and put in a small amount of conditioner so that your hair doesnt smell like vinegar.
5) blow dry & style as usual.

SILKY HAIR: RECIPE 2.O
YOU WILL NEED:
- 1/2 cup of conditioner
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tablespoon of almond oil
- wide tooth comb
- shower cap
- towel
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS:
1) use a moisture rich shampoo (lather once, rinse twice)
OPTIONAL: lightly condition and rinse.
2) mix honey, conditioner and almond oil together
3) comb out tangles & snarlies from hair
4) massage mixture into your hair starting from roots to ends
5) use wide tooth comb and brush through to make sure evenly distributed
6) secure under shower cap for 20 to 30 minutes
7) rinse and towel dry gently
8) blow dry and style as usual.

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David Suzuki’s Queen of Green DIY Spa – “How to Make Shampoo”

posted on January 16, 2011 in shampoo recipe

http://www.QueenOfGreen.ca It’s easy being green with David Suzuki’s Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter. In this video, Lindsay shares her recipe to make an herbal tea shampoo.

What you need:
-1 tbsp lavender
-1 tbsp nettle
-1 tbsp peppermint
-1 tbsp rosemary
-3/4 cup distilled water
-1/4 cup castile soap
-1 tbsp witch hazel
-1 tbsp sweet almond oil
-1/2 tsp salt
-7 drops cinnamon essential oil
-3 drops ylang ylang essential oil

Other DIY Spa recipes:
“Aftershave Toner” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lifc4-KrN0

“Hairspray” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzoHAbAaZ3o

“Facial” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8_MI3e8u98

“Hair Mask” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JY4EJqxdac

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