Lavender Shampoo {for normal hair}

2 tablespoons dried lavender
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup water
1/2 cup Castile soap
20 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops orange essential oil

1- Place dried herbs, zest and water in a saucepan. Bring to boil, the reduce to a simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Strain.

2- Combine liquid and soap. Add essential oils after it has cooled. Place in chosen container.

3- To use, shake well and massage a tablespoon into scalp. Leave on for 2-3 minutes then rinse.




Cleansing Clay Shampoo {for oily hair}

1 tablespoon dried lemon balm
1 tablespoon dried peppermint
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup water
1/2 cup Castile soap
3 teaspoons green cosmetic clay
10 drops lemon EO
10 drop orange EO
10 drops peppermint EO

1- Place herbs, zest and water in saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Strain.

2- Combine liquid with soap. Add clay and essential oils. Place into chosen container in the refrigerator.

3- To use, shake well and massage a tablespoon into scalp. Leave for 2-3 minutes then rinse.



Lavender Dry Shampoo

1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
10 drops lavender EO
10 drops sandalwood EO
5 drops neem oil

1- Place cornstarch in bowl, add essential oils and mix well to remove any lumps. Add neem oil and repeat.

2- To use just take small pinches and massage into scalp with fingertips. Brush lightly to distribute powder.


Anti-dandruff Shampoo

3/4 cups liquid castile soap
25 drops tea-tree EO
20 drops rosemary EO
15 drops cedarwood EO

1- Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir well to combine. Pour into container.

2- To use, massage into wet hair, rinse several times.




At one time I have tried using homemade shampoo's and even attempted a NO-POO, boy, oh boy!! Those were some terrible times of anxiety for me. Some people have had great success using those methods, I will be honest, I did not!!

I was also very terribly afraid of ruining my hair. As an Apostolic Pentecostal I could not just cut my hair and start over if I did ruin my hair! So in those attempts I quit way before the recommended times. I just could not do it. So now I do use store bought shampoo's, but they are 100% organic, sulfate free.

I wanted to share these recipes, even though I personally have not used them. I would love to know if you have used these or something similar, please share what you have used.