Homemade Shampoo

Coconut milk shampoo! As I promised in my post a few days ago... here is my shampoo recipe:

In a glass measuring cup pour in 7 oz of canned coconut milk. I used Thai Kitchen because it is pure coconut milk, water and sugar. No preservatives.( I could have made my own but lets face it, I'm not that dedicated... yet) I poured two oz of the castile soap and then an ounce of honey and a few drops of the pure coconut oil. I also added vanilla extract for the smell, but just a tad. I then stirred the mix and placed it in the microwave for 15 seconds. (The coconut milk can harden and separate when cooled so in order to make it a liquid just throw it in the microwave for a few seconds) Then pour into a dispenser of your choice. I bought the one above for .99 cents at World Market ( http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp?camp=ppc%3AGoogle%3ABrand_*Core%3Aworld_market&gclid=CNeo9se-urECFSc0Qgod6jQAXA)
I refrigerate after every use, but whether or not you would like to do that is up to you. I have left it out a night and it was fine.

Do not use this shampoo every day. It will not leave your hair with that squeaky clean feeling that you are used to with regular shampoo (that strips your hair of its natural oils). I have very long thick hair, running out of conditioner in the shower is usually my worst nightmare. I have not had to use conditioner once with this shampoo. If you feel you do need conditioner you can rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Also a hot oil mask works wonders. I prefer coconut oil (I am obsessed with coconut oil. I will have to dedicate a post just about how much I love it soon.) just put the coconut oil in a pyrex glass measuring cup and adjust to how long your hair is. I use about 4- 6 oz (I have a lot of hair!) and warm for about 25 seconds. Pour on your hair (CAREFULLY!) making sure to get all of it soaked with the oil, from ends to roots. Put a shower cap or saran wrap over your hair for about 30 minutes and then rinse off in the shower. It will take awhile to get out of your hair, but it will be so soft and luxurious after!

Again, if you are wondering why I have decided to do this you can go to: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ to look up the beauty products you are using and the corresponding health grade.

Not the best picture... doesn't do my hair justice, but to give you an example of what I mean when I say I have long/thick hair (currently past the middle of my back)

That's it for now.

<3 Arielle