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Could you survive without shampoo?

It seems crazy to most people, but not washing your hair can actually leave it in better condition. This is a very interesting story on the subject: -


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-394226/Could-survive-shampoo.html


Here's a short intro to the article: -


"BBC presenter Andrew Marr has given up washing his hair - saying the scalp's natural oils will keep it glossy and clean. We challenged five women to do the same...with surprising results"

Homemade Shampoo - An Ultimate Guide

This is one of the most loved articles on homemade shampoo on the web. It covers lots of techniques and tips from basic recipes to soothing ones, to dry ones, to no-poo.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Shampoo/

Step 9 is fantastic fun - where you get to put coconut oil and vanilla oil in your hair. You've got to try this - better than anything you buy in the store!!

Also you can learn a lot about the condition and needs of your hair by following all 10 steps and noticing what effects they have on your hair. In doing this you are learning what your hair needs to be as good as it can be. Try it all out and have fun!!

Some Homemade Shampoo Recipes to Help You Go "No-Poo"

Going no-poo is the ultimate in natural hair care - it means not using shampoo at all - well almost. Most no-pooers need some occasional help from some simple homemade shampoo recipes.

The link above is very informative (and also fascinating at the same time) for those trying to ween themselves off using shampoo.

It sounds crazy but after you read how toxic regular shampoo can be, it might change the way you think about the stuff you put in your hair...

Homemade Shampoo Recipes: Vinegar Rinse, Baking Soda, & Lemon and Cucumber Shampoothie + Sea Water!

Some cool homemade shampoo recipes for dry hair can be found at the following site. The shampoothie can also be used as a shaving cream...

http://www.loving-it-raw.com/homemade-shampoo.html

Talking from experience, Alison shares some of her best homemade shampoo recipes that she and her husband have found effective. A great blog that is worth bookmarking.

These recipes are the kind that I like; quick, easy, and affordable.

Homemade Soap for Ambitious/Advanced People

Great story about some gorgeous homemade shampoo bars made with Caster oil, lye, shea butter and palm kernal flakes.

http://burganfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-first-batch-of-homemade-soap.html

If you ever needed some inspiration for making homemade shampoo, read this post from a model student :-). She is obviously a meticulous crafts enthusiast, which is important for the kind of shampoo she made. Shampoo bars are a fantastic creation that make wonderful gifts, but they take a bit more skill than some other fool-proof recipes. 

If you think you are up for a challenge, then try making some bars like the "Dolphin Lady" did. Just think how satisfying it will be to see the looks of amazement on your friends' faces...

3 Homemade Dry Shampoo Recipes - for Oily Hair

I haven't tried these recipes yet, so can't say how they work, but they looked interesting enough to share:

http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2009/08/14/diy-beauty-3-homemade-dry-shampoo-recipes/

You don't have to get your hair wet to use these shampoos so it could be potentially a big time saver. If you hate having to spend several hours per week using the hair dryer, then this could be a great idea for you to try out over a weekend.

If you are not seeing much of a result with these recipes, you could try grinding them very finely - which would increase the contact area the shampoo will have with your hair.  Good luck!