There’s No Need To Buy: (part 3)
Posted: February 25th, 2010 | Author: youareb1 | Filed under: There's No Need To Buy | 5 Comments »hair products!
you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on shampoos, conditioners, gels, hair sprays, etc. in order to have great hair!
the overuse of product leads to dry, frizzy, hair which leads to the use of more product.
the first step is to stop shampooing everyday. the second step is to stop shampooing with harsh detergents. conventional shampoos contain industrial solvents because they are cheap. quality organic shampoos are great but too expensive.
here are some great recipes to make your own hair products at home, hair products which are free from harsh chemicals.
homemade shampoo- combine 1/4 cup liquid castile soap, 1/4 cup aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon glycerin and 1/4 teaspoon light vegetable oil. mix well. apply liberally to wet hair.
quick shampoo- mix baking soda and water into a thick paste. apply to roots and scrub. rinse well. works wonderfully.
dry shampoo- between washes excess oil can be tamed with cornstarch or baby powder. apply to roots. a great quick fix.
shiny hair rinse- after shampooing rinse hair apple cider or white vinegar and cool water. the smell won’t stick, don’t worry.
conditioner- mix 5 drops rosemary oil with 1 teaspoon almond or olive oil. work oils through dampened hair. rinse with cool water.
deep conditioner- comb 1/2 a cup of real mayonnaise into damp hair. let sit for 20-30 minutes and rinse with cool water.
conditioning tonic- beat 2 egg yolks until frothy. add 2 teaspoons of gin and beat until foamy. massage into hair and rinse with warm water.
hair spray- boil one halved lemon in 2 cups of water. reduce to one cup. strain and place in a spray bottle. add one ounce of rubbing alcohol to preserve, otherwise store in the refrigerator. salt water also works as a hair texturizer.
dandruff solution- white vinegar is a great dandruff treatment. mix 2 teaspoons vinegar with 6 teaspoons water and apply to scalp. mixture can be left on overnight. you can also try 1 part lemon juice to 2 parts vinegar as a scalp treatment.
the de-frizzing miracle- before bed wrap damp hair in a silk scarf and leave on overnight. you will wake to beautiful silky smooth locks.
Hi there! I am really passionate about my hair and that’s why I don’t like to experiment on my hair! Your alternatives for natural products seem safe enough and I will definitely try some! :-)
Kisses
For the shiny hair rinse, can I just add that I do it all the time but use VERY LITTLE vinegar in A LOT OF WATER or else the smell WILL stay.
Like a tablespoon of vinegar in a cup of water type deal
Really enjoy this series of posts btw! :)
Everything new it is forgotten old. When I was in my teen age I use to treat my hair with the vinegar. Result shocking. Girls could not keep their hands off of my hair!!!
Honestly, I have to agree with this one. I have annoyingly curly hair and I’m always getting suggestions on what to do with it. But ultimately I just do nothing, but wash it with mild shampoo. I just went to a salon a few days ago and she told me my hair was really healthy. It sort of validated my belief in less is more.
That is some inspirational stuff. Never knew that opinions could be this varied. Thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information here.