Comments on: How to Make Natural Homemade Shampoo

By: julie mckinnon

julie mckinnon — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:08:46 +0000

I just made this! I used equal parts of bergamot and peppermint. My scalp felt ALIVE! I have very fine super curly hair and the volume I got is incredible. I live in Florida so I get FRIZZZZ! Today was 95 degrees and the cool mint on my scalp felt wonderful! 1 can of coconut milk goes a long long way so I’ve poured 1 cup into freezer bags and laid flat in my freezer. I can’t wait to experiment with different essential oils. Thank you!

By: Professor K.E. Lorein

Professor K.E. Lorein — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:18:03 +0000

I’m Professor K.E. Lorein. In the past years, I have completed several major experiments related to hair and its properties. I have looked at the individual ingredients and tested the harmful additives added to these products. So I started looking around to see if there was a sufficient and reliable recipe for a healthier and natural hair product. This recipe worked really well, just what I was looking for, but it would be a good idea to try and find out if you could extend the shelf life. Thank you, it was a pleasure to work with this recipe in the lab 🙂

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:20:35 +0000

In reply to Kristine. hi, this sounds amazing and id love to try!! if possible, could you be a little more detailed with exact measurements of everything that work for you?? thank you so much!!

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 06:46:19 +0000

In reply to Sharone. Because it uses coconut milk which is water soluble and like any food product is prone to bacterial growth after a week or so.

By: Sharone

Sharone — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:27:42 +0000

Why is the shelf life only 1 week?

By: Eli

Eli — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:19:10 +0000

Thank you sooo much, it works great. I made your DIY body wash also.
I can’t thank you enough!

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:11:51 +0000

How long does it last shelf life?

By: Brigitte Hickey

Brigitte Hickey — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:56:14 +0000

I don’t use conditioners only baking soda rinse.

By: Brigitte Hickey

Brigitte Hickey — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:15:40 +0000

I am a two time cancer survivor. Using the same ACV as shampoo and baking soda as conditioner. Been doing it for 11 years and it works great for me. My hair is shiny and easy to manage.

By: Cassandra G

Cassandra G — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:55:12 +0000

In reply to Brigitte Hickey. Brigitte, I am curious to know what you use for conditioner??

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:12:42 +0000

I find the comments surprising. Most think it’s not good for their hair. First of all it really depends on the hair type. I’ll explain my hair and then you can be the judge for yourself. My hair is very curly naturally and dry and thick.. My hair is very long so I have quite the regimen that I do. I DO A PRE-SHAMPOO TREATMENT WITH coconut oil, rosemary, and peppermint mixture. I let it sit for a little while then I make my shampoo concoction which I have used for quite a while and I use coconut milk out of the can. If I have any left over I freeze it in a bag then if I need more I just microwave it. I use Olive oil, argan oil, Castor oil, and only a few drops of Doctor B’s castile soap ( any will do). If you use too much the soap will dry out your hair. Play around with your ingredients and you will find what suits you. I live in Utah and the water where I live in the country is extremely hard. I do a vinegar rinse I don’t make it too strong. Then I put a cream mixture in my hair that I make with shea butter and mango butter , olive oil, jojoba oil, a little castor oil, vitamin e drops, rosemary and peppermint. Aloe vera gel is great too. Every 2 weeks I like to take an avocado mash it up with 2 eggs, a little bit of mayonnaise mix it up, put it in my hair put a plastic cap on it and let it sit for a hour while I watch TV. Now it sounds a lot what I do for my hair but my hair is very healthy and I get comments on my hair all the time. People love how long my hair is and healthy it is and I am 58 years old.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:17:42 +0000

In reply to Teresa.

Both have hair benefits, but rice water wouldn’t add any moisture like the coconut milk. Here’s a rice water recipe, let us know if you try it! https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/rice-water-for-hair/

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:12:27 +0000

I have been reading that rice water has some great benefits for the hair. I haven’t tried it yet, but maybe adding this instead of the coconut milk might be better.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:15:17 +0000

In reply to April. This should be stored in the fridge and used within a week. Canned coconut milk will last longer than homemade. Leucidal complete is a natural preservative, however it works on products with a pH of 3-8 and castile soap has a pH of 9.3 or higher so it's not a good fit for this recipe.

By: April

April — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:00:41 +0000

In reply to Karen Smith. Is there a way to store the shampoo? Or a natural preservative?

By: Brigitte Hickey

Brigitte Hickey — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:59:49 +0000

I use 1 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (with mother in it) with 1 up of filtered water for shampoo and I use 1 Tablespoon of baking soda with 1 cup of of filtered water for a rinse. Have been using it for 10 years. I works really good. I am a 10 year cancer survivor. My hair is shiny and easy to manage. I don’t use dye on my hair anymore.

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 22:14:14 +0000

I just made this today and used it for the first time!
First impressions:
– it is very runny, so hard to apply/not waste
– felt slightly greasy when in the shower
– lathered nicely

What I used: coconut milk from a can, Dr. B’s soap with tea tree oil, almond oil, additional tea tree, and lavender EOs. To “condition” I used a 1:1 ratio of ACV (with the mother) and water in a spray bottle and sprayed my whole head. I did rinse this out.

So far, my hair does not smell like anything (husband says “it smells like water” lol). This was a bit surprising considering tea tree oil is so strong, but I will take this over the smell of vinegar! Also, my hair does not seem to be greasy now that it has mostly dried. I have dense wavy/curly hair (thin/thick strands idk) and this is my first time ever not using a drug store shampoo or conditioner. Very excited to see what happens next. Considering adding corn starch and/or aloe vera and/or whipping this shampoo in my blender to try and thicken it up a bit. Also curious about the shelf life of the shampoo, as I have read several comments saying it will last anywhere from 3 days to a month, so I will be checking on it frequently.

By: Alaina

Alaina — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:15:04 +0000

In reply to Natalie.

*Clarification
Look it up: Dr Bronner’s only uses SLS in ONE PRODUCT-their biodegradable detergent “Sal Suds” that is used for surfaces not personal care ie not for eyes, skin, hair, inhalation or ingestion.

SLS is a detergent and is used in Dr Bronner’s detergent.

Look it up: EWG rates Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) as a 1-2 hazard rating. 2 rating for SLS in a powder, spray or for use around eyes.

BTW Sal Suds is my favorite all purpose cleaner since I started using it last month.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:11:21 +0000

Just no. I tried with coconut milk (greasy, waxy) and then subbed water for coconut milk (greasy, waxy). Could hardly get a wide comb pick through my hair. Frizzy, heavy, waxy mess. I love soooo many of wellness mama recipes, but this was disastrous.

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:11:08 +0000

In reply to Josie. Recipe says COCONUT MILK not OIL!!!