Hair Care

Basic Glycerin Shampoo

• 4 heaping tbls (60ml) lye
• 1-cup cold soft water
• 2/3-cup glycerin (preferably vegetable)
• 3 tbls + 2 tsp coconut oil
• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tbls commercial shampoo (optional, provides extra bubbles)

While gently stirring, slowly add the lye 1 tbls at a time to the cold water.  After stirring thoroughly, allow to cool for an hour or so until temperature drops to 90F to 95F.  Then heat the glycerin and coconut oil in a pan until the mixture reaches 150F.  Slowly pour the glycerin and oil into the dissolved lye.  Stir constantly until it reaches the consistency of honey.  While continuing to stir, add the lukewarm water.  If you prefer more suds, add 2 tbls of your favorite commercial shampoo.  For variety and fragrance, add a small amount of any of the following – aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, herbal infusions, honey, rosewater or other floral waters, natural extracts, aromatherapy oils, or dried herbs and spices.  1/2 tsp of tea tree oil added to the final phase makes a good dandruff treatment.

Shelf life – 4-6 months

Normal Hair

• 1-cup shampoo base
• 1 tsp glycerin
• 3 drops rosemary essential oil
• 3 drops sage essential oil
• 1 tsp white vinegar

Mix together and store in a pretty bottle

Shelf life – 3-6 months

Dry or Damaged Hair

• 1-cup shampoo base
• 1 tsp glycerin
• 1 tsp aloe vera
• 1 tsp jojoba oil (or apricot kernel oil)
• 3 drops chamomile essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 Vitamin E capsule, 400 units or more (pierce and squeeze)

Mix together and store in a pretty bottle

Shelf life – 3-6 months

Oily Hair

• 1-cup shampoo base
• 1 tsp glycerin
• 1/2 tsp tea-tree extract or oil
• 1/2 tsp nettle extract or oil
• 1/2 tsp witch hazel
• 3 drops of any two – orange, frankincense, grapefruit, lemon, juniper, cypress, borage, or lavender

Mix together and store in a pretty bottle

Shelf life – 3-6 months

Dry Cleaner for Hair

• 1 part cornstarch
• 1 part baking soda
• Few drops essential oil of choice (rosemary, pin, juniper work great)

Put in a shaker, shake a small amount into hair, and brush until the powder is gone.  Makes a quick dry shampoo for oily hair.

Herbal/Botanical Hot Oil Treatment

• 1/4-cup virgin olive oil
• 1 Vitamin E capsule, 400 units or more (pierce and squeeze)
• 1-tbls coconut oil
• 1-tbls jojoba oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 1-drop rosemary or cedarwood essential oil

Mix all together.  Put on towel-dried hair after shampooing.  Leave in for 5-10 minutes, and then wash out.  Store in a bottle.

Shelf life – 2-3 months

Conditioners

Egg Conditioner

• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup lukewarm water

Beat egg yolk until it is thick and light colored. Slowly drizzle drops of oil into egg, beating well. Slowly add and beat the water into the egg mixture. Transfer mixture to a container. After shampooing, massage all conditioner into hair and leave on for a few minutes before thoroughly rinsing.

Honey Conditioner

• 1 / 2 cup honey
• 1 /4 cup olive oil

Use 2 tablespoons for normal to oily hair. Using a small amount at a time, work mixture through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap and leave on 30 minutes. Shampoo well and rinse; dry as usual.

Frizzy Zapper

• 1 tablespoon almond oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup conditioner

Mix ingredients, blend well. Pour mmixture over damp hair, work it in….leave on for about 20 minutes for a good deep conditioning. Wash out. This works for all hair types.

Gentle Hair Shampoo

• 1 cup spring water
• 1 tablespoon orange peel
• 1 tablespoon nettle
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chamomile tea
• 1 teaspoon peppermint
• 2 cups castile soap
• 8 drops grapefruit essential oil

Bring the water to boil, then remove from heat.  Add the herbs, cover and steep for 45 minutes.  Strain and cool the infusion, then add it to the castile soap.  Pour into a bottle and add the grapefruit essential oil.

Antidandruff Rinse

• 4    cups  distilled or spring water
• 1/2  cup   rosemary
• 1/2  cup   peppermint
• 1/4  cup   lavender
• 1    teaspoon      borax
• 12   drops tea tree essential oil

Bring the water to a boil.  Add the herbs, stir, cover and turn off the heat.  Steep for approximately 3 1/2 hours.  Strain and bottle the liquid, then add the borax and essential oil.  Label and use within 12 months if you’ve used dried herbs; 10 days if you used fresh.

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