All natural hair products are made only from organic materials that, instead of damaging the hair, nourish it, restoring its natural thickness and shine. Commercially produced shampoos, conditioners, and dyes are full of harsh chemicals that can dull, dry, and cause split ends.
unnecessary chemicals
Many shampoos and conditioners are created with unnecessary chemicals that simply add to the life of the product. Foaming agents are incorporated into hair products because most consumers mistakenly associate the soapy lather and “clean” feeling it provides with healthy hair.
Additionally, many people experience allergies to the chemicals in synthetic hair products, forcing consumers to discover the benefits of organic hair products.
Ingredients of natural hair products
The best thing about all natural hair products is that most of the ingredients needed to create a natural shampoo or conditioner can be found on your kitchen shelf. Some of these ingredients include:
- olive oil
- wheat germ
- Safflower oil
- eggs
- cider vinegar
- Honey
- Yoghurt
- Avocado
The results of making your own shampoo and conditioners will be best with fresh ingredients, so always make sure they are not expired. For example, slightly spoiled yogurt will not contain the active cultures needed to replenish your hair’s natural beauty and expired eggs lose their hair restoration potency.
Recipes to create natural hair products
Dry, frizzy hair from harsh shampoos can be restored with an effective conditioner made from avocado and organic coconut milk:
- Peel a medium-sized avocado and remove the pit.
- Mash the avocado with a potato masher
- Slowly pour the coconut milk over the avocado.
- Stir the mixture until the consistency resembles an over-the-counter cream rinse.
- Massage the mixture into your hair well, making sure the ends are well covered. Wait 15 minutes before rinsing and then wash with chamomile shampoo or one of many similar natural hair products.
Another quick and easy shampoo consists of 6 chamomile tea bags, 1 1/2 tablespoons of pure vegetable glycerin, and 4 tablespoons of pure flake soap:
- Steep the tea bags in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 20 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, leaving the tea boiling.
- Add soap flakes to the tea.
- Let the soap soften.
- Add glycerin, mix well
- Pour the mixture into a sealed bottle.
This shampoo should be stored in a cool, dark place.
Natural colors and dyes
Dyes contain some of the harshest chemicals, and continued dyeing can permanently damage hair right down to the roots. For brunettes, the rich brown tone of your hair can be enhanced by using all natural hair products with strong black coffee, much stronger than you would drink. Instead of a teaspoon of ground coffee, add three or four to a cup of water; Rinse your hair several times with the coffee, leaving the final rinse on your hair for 15-20 minutes. Finally, to rinse, heat the hair with water until the water runs clear. Brunettes will enjoy the results achieved with this all-natural hair color enhancer.