7 Homemade Natural Shampoo Recipes for Healthier Hair

If you’re concerned about synthetic chemicals in your hair care, or just want to save money, these homemade natural shampoo recipes are just the thing.

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One of the best ways to take control of what goes on your hair is by making your own shampoo. You can include only ingredients you consider natural or feel comfortable using.

Benefits of Natural Shampoo

What’s the point of making your own shampoo instead of buying it?

• Saving Money: The ingredients in these recipes are so affordable! You can make several batches of shampoo for a fraction of the cost of some store-bought shampoos
• Avoiding Harsh Chemicals: Unlike commercial shampoos that often contain ingredients and fragrances you may be sensitive to, your natural shampoo recipe can use only gentle ingredients, reducing the risk of scalp irritation and damage to hair follicles.
• Nourishing Your Hair: Natural ingredients like aloe vera juice and coconut milk provide vital nutrients to help your hair grow stronger.
• Environmentally Friendly: By making your own shampoo at home, you can stop adding traditional plastic shampoo bottles to recycling (which still uses energy).

Basic Ingredients for Homemade Natural Shampoo

To create your own natural shampoo at home, you’ll need a few basic ingredients that are readily available. Here are some essential components:

Liquid Base:

• Castile Soap: A gentle, plant-based soap that effectively cleanses the hair without stripping away natural oils.
• Coconut Milk: Rich in vitamins and minerals, coconut milk nourishes the scalp and adds shine to the hair.

Carrier Oils:

• Jojoba Oil: Known for its similarity to our skin’s natural oils, jojoba oil moisturizes and conditions the hair without leaving it greasy.
• Argan Oil: Packed with antioxidants and fatty acids, argan oil helps tame frizz and adds luster to the hair.

Essential Oils:

• Lavender Oil: Promotes hair growth and has a calming effect on the scalp.
• Rosemary Oil: Stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, encouraging hair growth and preventing dandruff.

Tips For Using Homemade Shampoo

• Shake your shampoo bottle before each use to make sure the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• These homemade shampoos don’t contain any preservatives, so it’s best to use them up within a couple of weeks or store them in the fridge where they will last up to 1 month.
• If you have extremely dry or damaged hair, you can add a tablespoon of honey to any of these recipes for additional moisture.

Recipe 1 – Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo

This recipe combines the moisturizing properties of coconut milk with the cleansing power of castile soap to create a nourishing shampoo that’s suitable for all hair types.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 cup of liquid castile soap
• 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the coconut milk and castile soap together until well combined.
2. Add the jojoba oil and lavender essential oil to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a dispenser.
4. Shake well before each use and apply a small amount to wet hair.
5. Massage gently into the scalp and rinse thoroughly.

Recipe 2 – Strengthening Herbal Shampoo

If you’re looking to strengthen your hair and prevent breakage, this herbal shampoo recipe is perfect for you. It combines the goodness of herbs like rosemary and nettle, which are known for their hair-strengthening properties.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon of dried nettle leaves
• 1/2 cup of liquid castile soap
• 1 tablespoon of argan oil
• 5 drops of rosemary essential oil

Instructions:

1. Boil the water and add the dried rosemary and nettle leaves.
2. Let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, then strain the liquid into a bowl.
3. Add the liquid castile soap, argan oil, and rosemary essential oil to the herbal infusion and mix well.
4. Pour the shampoo into a bottle and shake gently before each use.
5. Apply a small amount to wet hair, massage into the scalp, and rinse thoroughly.

Recipe 3 – Soothing Aloe Vera Shampoo

If you have a sensitive scalp or suffer from scalp irritation, this aloe vera shampoo recipe can provide relief while cleansing your hair gently.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
• 10 drops of tea tree essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the liquid castile soap, aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, and tea tree essential oil.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
3. Transfer the mixture into a bottle with a dispenser.
4. Shake well before each use and apply a small amount to wet hair.
5. Massage into the scalp, leave it on for a few minutes, and rinse thoroughly.

Recipe 4 – Revitalizing Citrus Shampoo

This refreshing citrus shampoo recipe not only cleanses the hair but also leaves it smelling heavenly. The citrus oils help remove excess oil and product buildup, promoting a healthy scalp.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
• 10 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the liquid castile soap, lemon juice, sweet almond oil, and grapefruit essential oil.
2. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined.
3. Transfer the shampoo to a bottle with a dispenser.
4. Shake well before each use and apply a small amount to wet hair.
5. Massage into the scalp, lather, and rinse thoroughly.

Recipe 5 – Moisturizing Honey Shampoo

This honey shampoo recipe is perfect for dry and damaged hair. Honey acts as a natural humectant, attracting and retaining moisture in the hair strands.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 10 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the liquid castile soap, honey, olive oil, and ylang-ylang essential oil.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
3. Pour the shampoo into a bottle with a dispenser.
4. Shake well before each use and apply a small amount to wet hair.
5. Massage gently into the scalp, lather, and rinse thoroughly.

Recipe 6 – Frizz Reducing Shampoo

This simple recipe uses natural ingredients that can help close down the hair shaft and manage frizz.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup liquid castile soap (unscented or choose a mild scent)
• 2 tablespoons pure aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
• 1 teaspoon almond oil or argan oil
• 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice (lavender, rosemary, or chamomile work well for hair)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the liquid castile soap, aloe vera gel, melted coconut oil, and almond/argan oil.
2. Add 5-10 drops of your chosen essential oil for fragrance and extra benefits. Essential oils like lavender can promote hair growth and reduce frizz, while rosemary can stimulate hair follicles.
3. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
4. Transfer the shampoo to a clean, empty shampoo bottle or container with a tight lid.

Recipe 7 – Rosewater Shampoo (Frizz Reducing)

Rosewater is a lovely natural ingredient known for its soothing and nourishing properties for both the scalp and hair. It calms frizz very effectively.

This homemade shampoo is gentle and suitable for most hair types, but if you have specific hair concerns (e.g., oily hair, dry hair), you can adjust the amount of jojoba oil accordingly.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup liquid castile soap (unscented or choose a mild scent)
• 1/4 cup rosewater (you can buy it or make your own by simmering fresh rose petals in water and straining the liquid)
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil (or any other carrier oil suitable for your hair type)
• 10 drops rose essential oil (optional, for a stronger rose scent)

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the liquid castile soap and rosewater.
2. Add the jojoba oil and rose essential oil (if using) to the mixture.
3. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
4. Transfer the shampoo to a clean, empty shampoo bottle or container with a tight lid.