Shampoo has become an essential product for Hair care. It is used to clean the dirt and eliminate the grease produced by the sebaceous glands.

However, some of the substances found in them, such as cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), diethanolamine, or parabens,  damage hair long-term.

That is why it is important to  use shampoos with ingredients of natural and ecological origin.

Types of scalp

To choose the best type of shampoo, it is essential to know essential factors such as your hair type, the ingredients and composition of the shampoo.

Greasy hair

In this type of hair there is greater activity of the sebaceous glands and as a result, greater production of sebum.

The hair looks fat, limp and lifeless. For this reason, it is advisable to wash the hair with shampoos that do not remove moisture and essential nutrients.

It is also recommended that the shampoo contains ingredients capable of balancing sebum production and restoring the scalp.

However, the segregation of the oils of the sebaceous glands is not bad at all, since the sebum protects from damages to the protein structure of the hair.

Therefore, we must bear in mind that natural shampoos will eliminate only excess fat , which in turn, will help us to have a healthier hair.

Baking soda with water

This shampoo is very simple to make since sodium bicarbonate contributes to the elimination of excess fat from the scalp.

For its part, the vinegar helps to restore the acidic mantle of the hair. It also provides shine and softness.

It is recommended to use a natural conditioner after the application of the first.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of baking soda (80 g)
• 1 ½ cups of water (375 ml)

What should you do?

• Add the baking soda and water in a bowl and mix well.
• Once the bicarbonate is dissolved, apply it on the scalp and hair.
• Let stand for 5 minutes and rinse.

Vinegar conditioner with almond oil

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar (63 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of almond oil (30 g)
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)

What should you do?

• In a bowl mix the apple cider vinegar together with the almond oil and water to lower the concentration.

Note : The conditioner can be used without rinsing.

Aloe vera shampoo and jojoba oil

Another good alternative of homemade shampoo for oily hair is Aloe Vera and jojoba oil.

On the one hand aloe vera helps regulate excess fat and sebum, moisturizes and strengthens . In addition, it is useful in the case of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis due to its antibacterial properties.

On the other hand jojoba oil unblocks the hair follicles, fights frizz , cleanses and moisturizes the scalp, regulates excess sebum, among other benefits.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of mineral water (40 ml)
• 4 tablespoons of aloe vera (60 g)
• 4 tablespoons of jojoba oil (60 g)

What should you do?

• Mix aloe vera and mineral water in a bowl.
• Add the jojoba oil until the ingredients are completely mixed.

Note:  It is recommended to massage the hair with the shampoo and let it act for 5 minutes.

Dry hair

Dry hair is more prone to breakage and split ends , with a dull and lifeless appearance.

The most common cause is, mainly, dehydration and poor nutrition.

To provide extra hydration in this type of hair, softening ingredients and oils, such as jojoba or argan, honey, vitamin E oil are ideal.

Avocado and egg shampoo

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons of neutral shampoo (90 ml)
• 4 teaspoons of avocado oil (20 g)
• 1 egg

What should you do?

• In a bowl, add the neutral shampoo and avocado oil.
• Mix very well until obtaining a homogeneous paste.
• Apply the mixture to the hair and let it rest for about 15 minutes. Rinse at the end.

Aloe vera and honey shampoo

Ingredients

• 1 cup of neutral shampoo (250 ml)
• 1 cup of aloe vera gel (200 g)
• 4 tablespoons of honey (100 g)

What should you do?

• Pour the aloe vera and honey in the blender so that the ingredients mix perfectly.
• Once mixed, integrate the neutral shampoo and liquefy again until a homogeneous liquid is obtained.
• Similarly, the shampoo should be left to act for 10 or 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Sensitive scalp

The symptoms of this type of hair are irritations, as well as a sensation of itching or burning in the head.

Therefore, the most recommended ingredients are those that do not irritate the scalp. Among these substances we find panthenol, bisabolol or aloe vera, among others.

Chamomile shampoo with olive oil

Ingredients

• 2 ½ glasses of mineral water (300 ml)
• 2 tablespoons dried chamomile or lavender herbs (20 g)
• 5 spoons of grated neutral soap (75 g)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (5 g)
• 15 drops of essential oil

What should you do?

• Heat the water and once it has boiled, remove it from the heat and add the dried herbs to make an infusion.
• After 20 minutes, strain and add the grated soap.
• Combine the ingredients and after obtaining a homogeneous mixture, add the oil.
• Store the shampoo in an opaque container and shake it before each use.

conclusion

We can not forget that the hair reflects our state of health because it absorbs minerals and vitamins to be able to grow. It also absorbs and assimilates the radiation of the sun as well as protecting the skin.

If we do not take care of our hair and do not keep it clean and healthy, it could develop a problem such as alopecia , until now irreversible, which could seriously affect our image and self-esteem.

We recommend you try the recipe of homemade shampoo that suits your needs to show off a sensational hair.