Regular shampoos sold in stores tend to be filled with chemicals that are not good for us. This is why many of us choose to use organic hair shampoo instead. In buying organic shampoo, it is important to figure out if the shampoo is “the real deal” by going over the list of ingredients. Some ingredients that are non-organic but may seem like so are ingredients like hydrolyzed wheat protein and grapefruit seed extract. A lot of these shampoos pretend to be organic because of the good reputation of organic products, when in fact, these shampoos may have used one or two organic or natural ingredients, but the rest of the ingredients are chemicals.
If you are faced with this dilemma, see to it that you buy organic shampoos with the label “USDA certified organic”. You could also learn how to make organic shampoo. This is a very cost-effective way of making your own organic dandruff shampoo or whatever shampoo you wish to improve your hair’s color or texture or overall condition. This is also great because you get to determine what ingredients go into your shampoo.
Castile Shampoo
One type you can make is an organic shampoo that uses castile soap as a base. You can make this by combining 1 part oil (this can be any oil that is good for the hair and skin, like grapeseed, jojoba or olive oil) with 2 parts water and 2 parts liquid castile soap. These are available from plenty of online stores, and some brands to consider are Knotty Boy, Dr. Bronner’s and Kirk’s. You can also make your own;
Organic Dry Shampoo
Another great idea is dry shampoo, perfect for when it is too cold, or for when you just do not have the time to wash your hair. Dry shampoo sold commercially comes in an aerosol can, sprayed onto the hair, and then brushed off. Organic dry shampoo can be purchased in ready-to-use
Baking Soda Shampoo
Another form of organic shampoo uses 1 part baking soda mixed with 16 parts water, shaken in the container and applied onto the scalp just as one would apply any shampoo. Baking soda shampoo is great for removing buildup in the hair, which tends to come from various hair products. The best way to go about using baking soda shampoo is to rinse out the product using vinegar (preferably apple cider) because otherwise, your hair can lose moisture.
Herbal Shampoo
For a good herbal shampoo, mix together a couple of cups of steeped chamomile tea with about 1/4 cup of castile soap (grated), a tablespoon of glycerin and a few drops of any essential oil. These oils will be for giving your herbal shampoo a nice scent.