Shampoo Recipes
Basic Shampoo
1 bar basic soap
4 quarts rain water
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp. powdered borax
1 oz. bay rum
Dissolve soap in boiling water. Let cool. Add eggs, borax and bay rum. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Note:Bay Rum is a men's cologne that can be found in drug stores and department stores.
Chamomile shampoo
1 handful fresh or dried chamomile flowers
1 3/4 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons pure soap flake, OR save leftover pieces of soap.
1 tablespoon glycerin
5 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
You also will need:
2 heat proof bowls
a sieve
a wooden spoon
a clean 14 ounce bottle with tight fitting cover
1. Place the flowers in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes, then strain into the other bowl.
2. Clean the first bowl. Combine the soap and hot infusion in it. Let stand until the soap softens - a few minutes. Beat in the glycerin and food coloring until well blended.
3. Pour the mixture into the bottle. Keep in a cool dark place.
Dandruff Treatment
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2/3 cup boiling water
2/3 cup cider vinegar
You will also need:
a heatproof ceramic bowl
a fine sieve
a clean 10 ounce plastic bottle with a tight fitting cover
1. Place the herbs in the bowl. Pour in the boiling water.
Cover and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
2. Strain into the bottle, add the vinegar, and shake. Store in a cool dry place.
Shampoo and rinse the hair thoroughly; massage a small amount into the scalp. Between shampoos, massage in a small amount before going to bed. This can help eliminate dandruff.
Pre wash honey treatment
Before a shampoo, use this special treatment to condition the scalp and repair damaged hair. Use regularly if your hair is dry or ends are split.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
5 drops rosemary, lavender or geranium essential oil
You will also need:>br>
a small cup
a ceramic or glass bowl
a small stainless steel spoon
a plastic shower cap
and a comfortably hot towel
1. In a cup sitting in hot water, warm the olive oil and the honey ( or you can use the microwave for heating - be careful) Stir in your choice of essential oil and mix well.
2. While the mixture is still warm, apply it all over your hair, massaging well into the scalp. Cover your hair with the shower cap (or large plastic bag) wrap the towel around your head and leave on for 10-15 minutes. For severely damaged hair, leave on up to 30 minutes.
3. Remove the towel and shower cap, and wash your hair with a mild shampoo or baby shampoo.
Makes enough for one application.