There is just something about knowing exactly what you are putting on your hair. The recipes below work great, are all natural and good for your hair.

Homemade Shampoo Recipes

Natural shampoos will get your hair clean without striping your hair of its natural oils or exposing you to chemicals that could make you sick. There are other ways to get your hair clean, but if you must have lather and foam, these will give you that and clean hair with no harmful side effects.

Basic Customizable Shampoo

This is a very basic gentle shampoo recipe. You can customize it by choosing herbs that meet the needs of your hair.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unscented liquid castile soap
• 1 1/2 cups spring water
• 2 tablespoons dried herbs (1/4 cup fresh)
• 1 teaspoon almond or apricot kernel oil
• 3 drops essential oil

To make:

Place herbs in a clean mason canning jar with a lid.

 Boil the spring water and pour over the herbs.

 Cover and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

 Strain the tea into a bowl.

 Add the liquid castile soap and almond or apricot kernel oil and mix thoroughly.

 Scent with essential oil and mix again.

Pour into a recycled shampoo bottle.

Shake before use.

Italian Seasoning Shampoo

Yep. I am talking about the seasoning that you put in spaghetti sauce. Marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and basil are all herbs that are good for your hair.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unscented liquid castile soap
• 2 cups spring water
• 4 tablespoons Italian seasonings
• 1 teaspoon almond kernel oil
• 2 drops of your favorite essential oil (if you don’t like the sent)

To make:

Place herbs in a glass bowl.

Boil spring water and pour over herbs. 

Cover and allow to steep 30 minutes.

Strain liquid.

Add castile soap and almond oil and mix thoroughly.

Add essential oils and mix again.

Store into a clean plastic container.

Native American Root Shampoo

This shampoo was used by Native Americans brides on their wedding day. It is gentle and has been said to prevent baldness. Yucca root can be found at many large grocery stores and at most natural and international food stores. 

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh yucca root (about two inches long)
• 2 cups hot water
• Hammer
• Bowl
  

To make:

Peel off the brown covering until you have exposed the white inside.

Using a hammer pound, root into a pulp Put into bowl.

Pour hot water over it and let it sit for two hours.

Strain out pulp. Pour over hair and shampoo as usual. It should lather like shampoo!

 Rinse well with luke-warm water.

Discard  any leftover.

Natural Highlights Sunshine Shampoo

• 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

Mix together all the ingredients;

Heat in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until it is hot but not boiling;

Cool the mixture completely and strain to remove the lemon zest;

Store in a bottle;

Shampoo as you normally would;

Rinse well with cool water.

Dandruff Shampoo

• 1/4 cup castile soap
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
• 6 finely ground cloves

Directions:
In a blender, mix all ingredients on low for 30 seconds;

Wet the hair with warm water;

hampoo the mixture into the hair well;

Rinse with warm water.

Natural Shampoo for Normal Hair

• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap
• 1/2 teaspoon sunflower or other light vegetable oil

Directions:
Mix together all the ingredients;

Store in a bottle;

Use as you would any shampoo, rinse well.

Aloe Vera Gel Shampoo

• 1/4 cup liquid Castile Soap
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 teaspoon glycerin
• 1/4 teaspoon avocado oil or other light vegetable oil

Directions:
Mix together all the ingredients;

Store in a bottle and always shake well before using;

Apply to hair and allow to sit for a few minutes;

Rinse well with cool water.
 

Shampoo & Conditioner

• 1/4 cup Castile Soap shampoo
  
• 1 teaspoon coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Directions:
In a blender, mix all ingredients together on low for 30 seconds;

Wet hair with warm water;

Shampoo mixture into the hair well;

Rinse with warm water.

Egg Shampoo 1

• Egg
• Shampoo

Directions:
Mix together one raw egg with a small amount of shampoo;

Use immediately;

Do not use hot water;

Let this mixture sit in your hair for five minutes;

Rinse especially well.

Egg Shampoo 2

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. castile soap
• 1/2 cup water or herbal tea
• 5 Drops of essential oil of your choice

Directions:
Combine all in blender and whip until smooth;

Shampoo with mixture using warm water;

Rinse.