http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/08/homemade-natural-hair-care-shampoo-recipe.html
Here is our list:
- Shampoo (recipe below) - A combination of Dr. Bronner’s soap and other mainly edible ingredients this recipe not only works great as a shampoo but also has apple cider vinegar in it, which is a natural detangler, thus serving the purpose of a conditioner. We use a spray bottle to apply it and it also can be used in replacement of a traditional bar of soap to clean the rest of your body as well as a shaving cream (My husband Aaron still uses a men’s cream as he has been a little nervous to shave with it himself, but I know that other men have done so successfully). One spray bottle serves all those needs!
Homemade Shampoo
1 c. Dr. Bronner’s organic castile liquid soap (we use Baby Mild for its versatility -works for baby and us!)
2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
3/4 Tbs. tea tree & Vit. E oil (or just one oil only, etc.)
1/4 c. water
1 (16 oz) spray bottle or other container for application
Combine together and store in a spray bottle. You can also add various fragrances to your desire, such as lavender, euycaliptus, etc. This shampoo will be more liquidy than your standard shampoo, but sprays on really well. Rubbing through your hair first works well to activate the suds and than scrubbing into scalp. Your hair will feel slightly more greasy than normal, but that is actually more natural anyway. Most modern shampoos actually dry out your hair, removing the natural oils. Plus it is two in one - shampoo & conditioner!
- Conditioner/Hair Gel - Coconut oil works splendidly as a natural gel/defrizzer in small quantities as well as a great leave in conditioner. I use it to scrunch my curly hair to hold and manage the curls. Aaron uses it as basic hair gel as well.
We use coconut oil also as a body lotion, and in combination with other ingredients for deodorant.
Read more tips for simplifying in the bathroom & the wonderful health benefits of coconut oil!
That’s my frugal tip for the day - simplify and make it yourself!
Find the best price on coconut oil here at Mountain Rose Herbs!
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Well Granny, It is almost time to wish you Happy Anniversary!
Way back on 3/23/2008 you started the first of this thread...
It took until 2/9/2009 to amass the first 10,000 posts to help people prepare for the coming unknown.
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Since that first 10,000, the pace has hastened.
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On behalf of all those who have benefited, and all those who have participated with you in this noble task....
Allow us to be a few days early in saying:
THANK YOU! and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!