DIY Manuka Honey Shampoo | A gentle, mild formulation for All Hair Types

[@miztropraineraine9923]

Just sharing some info, Manuka honey predominantly comes from the Manuka plants which grows in New Zealand.. the plant itself does have great properties but the bees pollinating this plant and producing honey from it makes it that much better. There’s an active ratio of how much Manuka is present in the honey and the more the ratio the more expensive the honey becomes.. you can substitute Manuka honey with organic honey which will have similar properties. I also would prefer to buy Manuka Honey imported from NZL because their industry is very strict and you’re likely to get a very good product.

[@Devin3Anthologie]

Thank you for the information. I was legit just thinking, what makes it manuka. Just add this to my list of reasons to go to NZ 😊

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you for sharing!! 😊💜

[@TaraLeee]

Seems like every time I make a shampoo I’m like “yeah this is a great body wash too” 😂 I think the same with this. Lol This turned out so beautiful!

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you Tara!! Exactly! It has enough foam to be both in my opinion. 😊

[@timhildebrand8692]

I just tried this recipe. I used Distilled water at 70% and Aloe Vera Juice at 30%. I didn't have the surfactant paste so I used Coco Betaine and AOS 40. Those were my only deviations. This is my very first time trying to make shampoo. This recipe was easy to do and the lather was very soft and fluffy. Thanks for your inspiration Sis! 💋

[@dianamwende4532]

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[@chynaluv4639]

I Really like all your videos thanks for helping ppl like me to understand what these Ingredients do stay Bless ❤

[@Colette-x6h]

It came out so beautiful

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you so much! I am happy you like it. 😊💜

[@Truthseeker738]

I just found your channel and I’m trying to get into DIY hair products to make at home and I’ve been absolutely loving your channel and you’ve given me so many ideas! I’m going to be broke lol keep up the good work ! 💚

[@juliedorey8406]

Great formulation!!! Do you think I could incorporate an oil to this formulation? Thank you so much for taking the time to formulate!!

[@CDGMR1]

Thank you. Glad I found your channel!!

[@VSPconsultancy-xj4wh]

Really Awesome. I generally heat smct now thanks to you that u have showed it would be clear without heating ❤

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you!! Happy to help. 😊💜

[@StephanieMarieSeverson]

Hi Yaya, Thanks for sharing this recipe! Can I add essential oil to this recipe? Would I need an emulsifier? Do you have a suggestion for an emulsifier? Thanks for your help.

[@martinevalentin8180]

Hi Yaya, great formulation that I would like to try, but like at lest 2 of your followers in the comments, we need to know what substitution to sodium methyl cocoyl taurate we could use , please give us a hint🤔. Hope you Will answer this time. Thank you Yaya, keep posting.👍

[@girlhasitall]

I have a question. I purchased a shampoo base from the market and they didn't tell me what it was made of. I tried making myself a shampoo with it, by adding essential oils and also some distilled water because the base was thick. So what happened was that the thing didn't dissolve in water like I thought it would. The shampoo base started turning into a petroleum jelly kinda thing. It seems like I need to add some kind of an emulsifier to it perhaps. What would you suggest I do from here? I can't throw it away because it's a lot and I purchased it so I could make myself a shampoo at home.

[@romanaanjum9660]

Very nice way to describe us, please tell me can I convert it in instant hair color dye shampoo by adding in it dye

[@brianabarton1662]

The bubbles are so fluffy ❤❤❤. Love your videos. Can you make a mousse video plz?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you!! Yes, I played in those bubbles for so long. 😅 I have never made mousse, but I will look into it. 😊💜

[@lydycare5135]

Yaya, do you know that your name is from my trib in Ghana?😊 I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing

[@safiyamalek6483]

Hi mam... you DIY videos are really very amazing. can I replace Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate with Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA) and at what %

[@cherrypowers5670]

My mom is blind and she wants to know if she can use SCI instead of sodium methyl cocoyl taurate?

[@notnow7829]

Hair products can be anywhere from 3 to 7 ph. That's what I read. We are very acidic and I thought it's best if the products are closer to 4.

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi. Most mild shampoos range from 6 to 7. Especially baby shampoos or “tear free” shampoos. If you wish for the pH to be at a 4, you can definitely lower it to a 4. However, make sure that falls within the range of whatever preservative you are using. Some ingredients can also be ph sensitive, so make sure you check the entire formula. In most cases, I believe formulators try to fall within the range of 4.5 to 5.5 for skin care and hair care products, but some ingredients calls for the range to be even lower or higher. For instance, some polymers or gelling agents need to be around 6 in order to stay viscous and not thin out. Most shampoos contain these types of polymers or gelling agents. I hope this helps. 💜

[@notnow7829]

@@YayaDIYCreations aahhh ok. Thank you so much for that explanation. That really helps.

[@BellaHairCare4u]

Does the xanthan gum gell out at the bottom? I’ve experienced that every time I use surfactants that thicken with salt and not gums. This turned out so beautiful though I just love the transparent amber color 😍

[@passornrodin2441]

Hi Yaya, do you thing I can add some extracts that benefit the hairs and sculp.? Thank you very much

[@lesg1721]

Yaya, i am your big fan I follow in all social media ❤ what is the shelf life of this shampoo ?

[@tiarabotanical1471]

Only coca betaine is used what would be the percentage ?

[@KathyAugust99]

Great video! Can I only use one of the surfactants and just double the percentage?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

It may be possible with the Cocamidopropryl Betaine. However, I would test it for mildness. Also, the manufacturer suggest using SMCT as a co-surfactant. I hope this helps a little. 💜💜

[@KathyAugust99]

@@YayaDIYCreations thank you.

[@juliedorey8406]

Love the video!!! Great formulation but where to you get the Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate from? Thank you

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you!! I got the SMCT from Making Cosmetics.com. 😊💜

[@DWOOP]

Thanks for sharing this video! The honey shampoo came out wonderful! Very bubbly indeed! You make it look do easy to make! I certainly will like to make this shampoo! I'm all for handmade products! I look for gentle shampoo handmade for hair instead of the commercial shampoos on the store shelves with a lot of harsh chemicals that dry thr hair and cause itchy scalp!

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you! Happy you like it! 😊💜

[@krithigadheepa8115]

Hi sister thanks for sharing,can we add normal honey rather than manuka honey! Will our black colour hair changes to whiye hair while using honey? What is the shelf life in room t?TIA

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! You can definitely use normal honey. Honey can lighten the hair if exposed to sunlight for long periods of time. The shelf-life would be determined by stability testing and by preservative used. I don’t have an exact timeframe at this time. I hope this helps. 💜

[@NonsoObi]

How can one incorporate essential oils (for scent and other benefits) into this formula?

[@EnMoonyWan]

Is there anyway we can use essential oil in any phase if we want good scent

[@ayoung6424]

Amazing video where did you get the manuka honey im new to it

[@LillyNMoua]

Hi, Yaya can you do a video using shampoo base as a DIY shampoo...

[@siddiqahmumin471]

Can you do a video on how to make protein treatments?

[@eyehs.kitchen]

Can I use Decyl glycoside in place of SMCT and still get the amazing lather? I’ve never used SMCT before but I love the lather results!

[@top2bottumstore]

Have you ever had an issue with the shampoo separating? What causes that?

[@so12330]

Where do I get preservatives?

[@aprilblooms273]

Did you read any books to learn all of this!? Would you mind sharing?

[@Skinsagabyrakhi]

Lovely video .. Can we reduce Capb n add some Coco glucoside ...so as to make shampoo more milder

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Thank you! And yes, you can make some adjustments as needed. The SMCT is compatible with most surfactants, regardless of charge or lack thereof, so it should be fine. Let me know how it goes. 😊💜

[@farahkhawar5453]

What can we use to pearlize the shampoo please

[@ArvindPatel-v2y]

Mam the video is very good but to sell it has to be made in bulk order so please do the formulation to make 10 kg for it

[@Signrmsigncs]

Lovely creation! What can you substitute sodium methyl cocoyl taurate with?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

The manufacturer claims it can be a substitute for SLD. However, I have not tested this myself. 💜

[@Signrmsigncs]

@@YayaDIYCreations ok, ty!

[@renuverma3331]

Hello please share full name of SLS and can we use SCI as alternative to SMCT?

[@Majestic1874]

Hey Ms. Yaya👋🏾 I was wondering if a carrier oil could be added to this formulation? If so, would I add it in Phase C?

[@joybay322]

Hi. Lovely vlog! What items, in this formula, actually clean the hair and scalp. Thanks!

[@anydae]

Phase C

[@ariffazel6290]

Hi, this looks amazing! Wonderful job Would adding an extract and guar-n be okay? I also think adding a honey based scent would make this more amazing

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! Thank you! I believe that would be fine. You will have to reformulate a little and test it out. Depending on whether the scent is oil-based or not, you may need a solubilizer/emulsifier to add the oil. I will go o we this in a future video. I hope this helps.

[@anne-jemimairie2361]

Hello, I've just subscribed😊 I love diys. Can we use this shampoo for wigs too?

[@MarieEdwardsRae]

For dilution, did you add the water/citric acid solution to this or just the citric acid solution to the batch?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! I added a few drops of the 50% Citric Acid Solution to the entire batch and then I made another 10% dilution of that batch to test it again. I hope that makes sense. You want to dilute, test, adjust, dilute, test, adjust; until you get the desired pH level.

[@MarieEdwardsRae]

@@YayaDIYCreations Thank you & yep I got it now. I’m going to try it & also throw some customization to try other ingredients to see how it turns out. Thanks a bunch

[@savna-r4n]

Oh! And does it matter what type of Manuka honey we use. Some are far more expensive that others

[@ajbark347]

Hey, how can you incorporate coconut milk into this shampoo?

[@fabihaanberjareen]

make a low porosity hair shampoo

[@LifeOfAiriLasha]

Hey, Where did you get your honey ?

[@oswaldovillavicencio9471]

excellent channel.

[@anyelucona5575]

how do I determine which the percentage of each ingredient for a formula? like how did you know to use 4% glycerin etc

[@YayaDIYCreations]

This requires a very long and complicated answer. 😅 To simplify, be sure to read the supplier’s/manufacturer’s description of each ingredient/raw material before using. The description will usually tell you the ideal/safe usage rate and more about how to use the ingredient. From there, you have to experiment with it. Use it in a formula and adjust according to trial and error. I have been formulating for awhile, so I have an idea of how much I need before I write down the formula. However, the only way to truly know is to test it. It’s much more to it than this, but I hope it helps some. I’ll try to do a more in-depth video. 💜💜

[@anyelucona5575]

Firstly thank you for responding! And yes please do a video of you can. This would help me so much

[@samiaamir6527]

Can we use sodium lauryl sulphate ?

[@breana656]

Would it be safe to do a half ACV/half water mixture instead of just water? I’m thinking of using herbal water made with herbs that helps with S. Dermatitis before I lose my mind and shave me head🙃

[@andin8615]

If you have dermatitis, the surfactant needs to be low. With this recipe, used only half surfactant from the original. Acv can be used as citric acid replacement to adjust ph

[@sylviayakubu6575]

When you finish balancing ph of the 10% solution how will you effect into the main products

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! I do not balance the 10% dilution. I only use it to test the pH of the main batch. After I test, I adjust the pH of the main batch by adding a few drops of 50% citric acid solution. I hope this makes sense. The 10% dilution is only used to determine the initial pH of the main batch. 💜

[@sylviayakubu6575]

@@YayaDIYCreations I totally understand

[@injaah.]

Can i use coco betain?

[@damianchisley]

Can you link the ph meter you use & what name brand is it?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! Yes. Here is the link: amzn.to/3rsyEJg 😊💜

[@damianchisley]

@@YayaDIYCreations thank you

[@multiolshop5894]

Can we call this sulphate free shampo ?

[@elizabethkim3838]

Hey Missy do you have a store to order from ❤

[@Rar-qv6rk]

It's sulfate free shampoo?

[@Zara_4545]

This shampoo suitable for dry and damaged dull frizzy hair

[@YayaDIYCreations]

I believe that it is gentle enough, but it’s always best to do a test strand. 😊💜

[@Zara_4545]

@@YayaDIYCreations yeah sure

[@hs6268]

Thank you so much! May i ask why dont you use slsa?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

I actually have a full bag, I just haven’t experimented with it yet. I could look into it though. 💜

[@nafiseeghbali4296]

Hello, thank you for your beautiful videos, I would like to activate Persian subtitles 💚💚🙏🙏🌼🌼😘😘🌹

[@gaytrimayank5028]

Mujhe bhi sikhna hai

[@tbirdlouise]

I don’t have scmt, could I sub Sci until I can order the other?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Sorry I miss spoke before. The manufacturer claims that SMCT can be used as a substitute for SLD. I am not sure about SCI. I’ll see if I can do some test. 💜

[@tbirdlouise]

Thank you. It looks lovely and just what I’m looking for in a shampoo. Thank you for sharing

[@juliejames6322]

Sci. Breaks down quickly when in a liquid, which is why you so often see it in bars or powder forms, so it wouldn’t be a good option for this recipe or any liquid recipe.

[@romanaanjum9660]

How I can get direct contact with you ❤

[@xsensecreations9219]

I know it says for all hair types but i have very thick 4c hair will this really help?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

I would test strand it to be sure. Also, maybe use it as a clarifying shampoo when needed for product build up. 💜

[@sonysalh7175]

I have smct powder can I use this?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Maybe not for this particular formula, because the usage for the powder is different. For the paste, I used 20% SMCT; while the usage rate for the SMCT powder peaks at 10%. You would have to change the formula to use it. I hope this helps. 💜💜

[@sonysalh7175]

Thank you very much ❤

[@savna-r4n]

Does anyone know if this might be gentle enough for daily use?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! I believe it could be in some cases. It will depend on your hair type. 💜

[@savna-r4n]

@@YayaDIYCreations thanks!

[@sylviayakubu6575]

How do I know surfactants I can use salt in

[@YayaDIYCreations]

This is very hard to explain here, but in most cases, they are anionic surfactants. A quick answer for now would be to check with the supplier/manufacturer when purchasing. I’ll try to go over this in another video. 😊💜

[@sylviayakubu6575]

@@YayaDIYCreations thank you I use it in my formular for its ability to get rid of scalp issues and skin issues …

[@jacquelynreneee]

how can I order your products?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! The store is temporarily closed, but I will be relaunching soon. 😊💜

[@jacquelynreneee]

@@YayaDIYCreations please do so I can go buy everything 😭😅

[@donica5860]

I wanna make a huge big bottle 😂

[@dimatube4847]

Sister thank you please help me private Ineed work sam??? ❤❤

[@beenababu1813]

Make organic face wash

[@clivanecooking]

Can you skip the MSCT?

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Hi! Rather than skip, you could substitute it. Keep in mind that this could change the final result. Cocamidopropryl Betaine can act alone as a primary surfactant, but the formula will need some adjusting. 💜

[@clivanecooking]

Okay

[@vladdorina8567]

❤❤❤

[@YayaDIYCreations]

😊💜