Hair Products, Recipes
Natural Shampoo for Ethnic Hair
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May
May
Natural Shampoo for Ethnic Hair
Making your own shampoo is easier than you think – in fact all you need is water, a surfactant and a thickener but the last one is optional too! This clarifying formula makes a mild shampoo that gently cleans but doesn’t strip your hair of its natural oils.
This shampoo is a great cleanser to use for hair routines that contain heavier products like butters, gels and oils.
Recipe
Ph 1
- 95g Distilled Water
- 60g Lavender Hydrosol
- 75g Decyl Glucoside
- 45g Cocomidopropyl Betaine
- 6g Glycerine
- 1.5g Guar Gum
Phase 2
- 3g D Panthenol [optional]
- 3g Hydrolysed Wheat Protein [optional]
- 3g Natural Preservative
Ph 3
- 0.1g Citric Acid (a small sprinkle)
Phase 4
- 1.5g Xanthan Gum
- 6g Glycerine
Method
- Measure out your water phase ingredients: Water, Hydrosol, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerine and Guar gum. Mix the glycerine with the guar gum before adding it to the water. Once evenly disperse, combine the rest of your phase one ingredients together and whisk thoroughly
- For additional moisturising properties measure out phase two ingredients: D panthenol and hydrolysed protein along with your preservative
- Add phase two ingredients to your shampoo base, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution
- Check and adjust your pH by using either pH strips or a meter. Then Add small amounts of citric acid, whisk thoroughly between additions until you pH reads between 5 and 6
- Now to thicken your natural shampoo, measure out phase four ingredients: xanthan gum and glycerine. Like before, mix the gum into the glycerine and then pour into your shampoo, whisking thoroughly so that it thickens evenly. This will take a full 24 hours before the shampoo reaches its final consistency
- Next Store your natural shampoo in a dark-coloured airless pump or squeeze bottle container to prolong its shelf life. The shampoo should last up to 6 months.
The recipe makes 300g. See the interactive natural clarifying shampoo formula to customise this recipe and amount.
