Homemade 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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Boil distilled water, add rosemary and steep until fragrant.
Strain leaves and let cool. Mix all ingredients and add to water and stir well.
Store in a bottle. Use as you would any shampoo, rinse well.

Because of the small amount of ingredients, the mixture doesn’t come out to very much shampoo. I assume that you’re supposed to add it to water when you put it in a bottle. However, I’m not sure if that’s right. Please, somebody, help!!

Hi
From the recipe and proportions, I do not think that it is designed to be diluted any further (it already has some water added). This doesn’t stop you adding water, but as it will be more dilute, you may just find yourself using more to get the same effect!

What you can do though is simple make a larger batch by multiplying the quantities, (eg double, treble, quadruple etc) keeping the proportions of ingredients the same, in order to make as large a batch as you think you will need.

It may grow very slowly or none at all if you’ve straightened your hair in the past.

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Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains all supply B-complex vitamins, like biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12, as well as vitamin A, copper and zinc, which are all necessary for remedying dry, brittle hair and nourishing a healthy scalp. Some prime examples of foods that contain these nutrients for healthy hair include:
·                     Folic Acid – asparagus, beets, broccoli, avocados, Brussels sprouts, beans, chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, oranges, fresh peas, turkey and spinach.
·                     Biotin – cauliflower, liver, salmon, carrots, bananas, cereals, yeast, and soy flour. Keep in mind that biotin content is reduced when food is cooked or preserved.
·                     Vitamin B12 – foods rich in vitamin B12 include animal protein (such as beef, lamb, and veal), clams and oysters, liver, fish, milk, and egg yolks.
•Vitamin A – butter, egg yolks, fish, fortified milk, organ meats (such as liver), and dark green, orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables, which all contain beta-carotene.
•Copper – oysters and other shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes, and organ meats are good sources of copper. Dark leafy greens, dried fruits such as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast are also sources of copper in the diet.
•Zinc – beef, eggs, liver, pork, poultry, and oysters. Also is also abundant in other high-protein foods, like cheese, legumes and nuts.
If having a lush, beautiful mane of healthy hair is important to you, don’t just look to hot oil treatments and shine emollients. Eat these foods for healthy hair and say “bye-bye” to bad hair days.

Sources:
I know hair. I have silky, shiny, soft, smooth very healthy very long hair. Previously damaged by perming & dyeing in the 80′s & 90′s.

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The more intense Clarifying shampoo I use is Paul Mitchell Three. The gentle one is Terax Latte

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Stir in the olive oil. You can substitute another vegetable oil if you like, but olive oil is generally accepted as healthy for skin and hair.

Add the glycerine and any essential oils you might want. Typical essential oils would include lavender, peppermint, or citrus.
You can use this shampoo as-is or as a base for specialized recipes for oily hair, dry hair, dandruff, etc.

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Paul mitchell instant moisture shampoo: for me it helps with definition, adds shine/reveals natural shine. i do not detangle with shampoo ever!! that’s a recipe for disaster. i use it only to cleanse my hair and scalp and save any detangling for the conditioner.

Rusk sensories calm conditioner: for me it defines, elongates/less shrinkage when used with comb then finger combed through (if i use a denman type brush then i have more shrinkage) , adds/reveals natural shine/sheen.

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