Easy DIY tallow shampoo bars we use for EVERYTHING!

[@sillililli01]

Rosemary oil would be a great addition to your homemade shampoo bar as it stimulates hair growth. Thank you for sharing your recipe, I will try it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@ren3171]

There's a great video here on youtube debunking rosemary oil's efficacy on stimulating hair growth by showing how poorly done and fishy the singular study that exists that makes these claims is. edit: found it, it's by the channel Lab Muffin Beautfy Science kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYiVf3aslNt5aLMsi=XKtm67K1djh-kRVy

[@robin4078]

So, from a licensed hairdressers knowledge on how hair actually grows, there is nothing that you can apply to the hair externally to cause it to grow, because once hair has grown past/outside the scalp, it's considered dead. There is a tiny vein under each hair follicel inside the scalp, called the papilla, that feeds the hair and causes it to grow. If anything, a good healthy diet and vitamins are the only thing that can possibly help with hair growth, and maybe massaging your scalp😊

[@sillililli01]

@@ren3171 It has worked for many, including me. Perhaps it's the massage you give your scalp, with the oil of your choice, that brings blood flow to the scalp that makes the difference.

[@scottbaumgartner7962]

When making soap, I use ice cubes for half the weight of my water when weighing it out. That way the lye solution doesn't get nearly as hot and is ready to use quicker. Good tutorial!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Someone else mentioned that too!! Such a good idea - thanks for sharing!!

[@christinewhicher6643]

Would it be good for color treated hair?

[@christinebean7932]

​@@christinewhicher6643this is a let down , no answer to comments

[@KarleneE]

I'm sincerely appreciating her silently minding her baby, while her baby SILENTLY listens to everything mum is saying. That's a very contented child, which honestly adds validity to her entire presentation.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@missysmessage722]

I bet she's an amazing momma

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Thanks for the soap recipe. I taught my lady friend how to make lye soap. We tried so many recipes, colors, and fragrances. It was such fun. Unfortunately, we lost her in the pandemic. I had no motivation to make soap. All my supplies are just sitting around gathering dust. Your video was encouragement to me. Thank yiu.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️ I hope you can get back to it and enjoy the process. ☺️

[@incorrigiblycuriousD61]

@suzannakoizumi8605 I'm sad to hear about you losing your friend. I watched this video as my mother, who declined from Alzheimer's and died from stroke, made tallow lye soap. This video made me smile thinking of good memories of her, and I hope for you, too, with your friend.❤‍🩹

[@youngmuslimreaders]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Stay strong

[@PowrAl]

Would she want you to continue? Perhaps do it as a sideline or just in remembrance of her? Find a name for your soap bar that epitomizes her, you could even use her name. What was her favorite color? Could you use natural dies like beetroot or turmeric to add to the soap bars? I lost my brother in December and he was buried on 28 Dec on his 50th birthday. We should cherish everything about those gone too soon and find ways to remember them always.

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@rcar9115]

I'm currently only half-way through this video and you are doing an exceptional job. However, it is so hard to concentrate with your adorable baby in the frame. Don't change a thing, this is the most enjoyable video because of the unexpected surprise of seeing such a beautiful little person while I am learning how to make shampoo ☺

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! I love it! She’s a sweet girl! ❤️☺️

[@kaymccreadie9325]

Hi I live in Greece and use my 3 or 4 year old olive oil. The left over oil to make soap. Fresh edible oil has low oxides and you need more, the soap will be soft and won't harden the same as old olive oil Hope this is helpfull

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Very interesting and helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@cherylhavelka2542]

any tips to purchase good olive oil from greece from one source? I live in US

[@carinegevaert3775]

Would you mind shyour recipe please? I'm in south West France. Thank you

[@auntyp2980]

Ideas as to where to buygood olive oil?

[@hummybee]

​@cherylhavelka2542 I just ran across an olive oil club, although I haven't tried them yet. Kinda pricey, but it's said to be fresh. It's called "Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club." Hopefully this helps in your search.

[@maddieempey2173]

This is about the third CP soap recipe I have tried, I have pretty dry hair and I'm PICKY when it comes to shampoo. I want it clean but not stripped, but still soft😆 THIS WAS IT. I am blown away how in love I am with this! My daughters have greasier hair and sensitive skin and it worked phenomenally for them as well❤️✨🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!!! So glad you all loved it!! Thanks for sharing!

[@RonayeTanner]

Ooohhhh thanks so much for your review! I’ve NEVER MADE or USED a shampoo bar before, so making THIS BAR….will be my very first time making soap of any kind!!!! Am I crazy for tackling THIS, first?!?! 🤷‍♀️😂😂😂

[@maddieempey2173]

@@RonayeTannernot at all!! It's very straightforward. YOU GOT THIS!

[@MarySchipke-dg7dg]

I am 67 years old and have always used Kirk's coco- hardwater castile soap ( made from coconut oil.) Kirk's has been around since 1829. Long time!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Sounds great! So glad that works well for you - sounds like a good option!

[@zeemc2751]

I still buy it.👍😃

[@Melissa-gn3dv]

That is what I use too. It sudses in hard water.

[@Dreblueskies]

What about conditioner?

[@robertasmith7780]

Where do you buy it online? I can’t find it anymore 😢

[@tokiohotel0005]

Hey tallow is what my grandparents used to make soaps 😮😮😮 i always thought it was disgusting but now i know it's good.

[@Djulimee]

I watch a lady in New Zealand, Dr Sam Bailey, and she went from using shampoos etc, to just washing her hair in Baking Soda (bicarbonate of soda). She said her hair now feels so soft and silky and she will never go back to using commercial shampoos ever again.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing! Just baking soda didn't work for me but everyone's different for sure. I also notice a different depending on how hard the water is.

[@Djulimee]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Very possible, but she did say how it took 3 washes before it became soft and silky. However I do like the thought of your shampoo bars. Do you send to Australia?

[@Talasbuan]

@@FromScratchFarmstead She has made a video about it that you can find on her odyssee channel "Dr Sam Bailey". She also has a very interesting video about soap. All her videos are worth taking a look at! I did not lınk to it here because doing so tend to get ones comment not posted.

[@michele-33]

​@@Talasbuan Sam Bailey and her husband are awesome for other health and medical advice... Also their friends, Dr Tom Cowen & Andrew Kaufman. My water is hard,.. can't use just B.Soda.. :(

[@NormieNeko]

I once heard that pH is affected by baking soda and vinegar, so many people have to switch out to other methods after a while because their oil production increases or scalp becomes flaky. This happened to me with vinegar rinses every 3 days. My scalp just produced non itchy flaking.

[@searose6192]

Some Native American tribes used bear grease on their hair, and the English in Tudor England used tallow and a really high quality comb to keep their hair super clean…without water!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Interesting!! I know some people have used bear fat instead of tallow in this recipe and have said great things! Thanks for sharing!

[@bellalove3097]

Yes. This is true. Also, for soap. Shampoo. Wash detergent. Lots of things.

[@lifeontheroad_]

@@bellalove3097 And candles.

[@--harry_]

We eat bacon every week, i strain the fat and put it in the fridge. I use it for cooking but most of it goes to making soap. I use the water method for rendering it to lard and it no longer has a bacon smell. I use about 35% lard, 25% olive oil, 15% coconut oil, then 7% of castor, neem tree oil (antibiotic and antifungal properties), shea, and cocoa butter. I also add a little bentonite clay .2% (it has trace minerals and improves the glide of the soap for shaving). Was told to increase the neem oil to 25% for a medicated bar of soap for like dandruff or eczema.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love this!! Thank you for sharing what you do. Very helpful!

[@issauytan7097]

Exact measurement?

[@emiliegriggs5050]

Measurements please

[@rochellebaker6754]

I had no idea bacon grease could be used for anything other than cooking. I'm going to end up going down a rabbit hole.

[@CrouchingSoldier]

Wow, that's some list of ingredients. Is the Lard you use Crisco from the grocery store? What brand of Lard or Tallo? I've never heard of neem tree oil. I have essential 'tea tree' oil. Is that the same thing?

[@wendyleslie6461]

My experience mirrors yours and like you, I've tried all the natural shampooing methods. It's either gross and itchy dirty feeling scalp or dry, brittle breaking hair. For the sake of sanity and my hair, I eventually gave up and went back to store bought shampoo. Thank you for walking me through this process, I feel totally empowered now to try soap making and I will start with this shampoo bar. ❤️❤️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's so frustrating, isn't it!? Definitely try the shampoo bar, it felt like the unicorn for me that I was searching for! Thanks for watching!

[@clematisscholes8068]

The condition of your hair is a gr8 testimonial! Beautiful. Love your contented lil one! Thank U for sharing. I so appreciate your friendly know-how attitude. Keep making it!

[@EllaToal-q8l]

In Turkey, they add almond oil for the scarp and for the hair

[@studynerd]

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[@ingweking8748]

I am from Turkey;)

[@michellebaker8921]

I was thinking to sub the olive oil for argon oil and add rosemary, lavender and frankincense and possibly peppermint that would aid in hair health and growth.

[@denisewood75]

I'm only 1:58 into this video so far. The baby is so precious! How sweet! You are such a good momma.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! She is super sweet! Thanks for watching :)

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@sararichardson737]

Good to see baby comes too. Makes for a secure adult. Thank you from a member of society.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

I have been making soap for almost 20 years, but I love to watch others for recipe ideas. You did a fantastic job explaining the process and safety measures. I have yet to find a good shampoo bar, but admittedly haven't tried more than a few. I'll have to give this a try. Thank you!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! That's very encouraging to hear from someone with so much experience!! I hope you get a chance to try this one!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I sure will! Thank you!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@dddiaz-velez3630]

@@trishapomeroy9251 I need this soap desperately, are you willing to sell me some? I've already reached out to this channel, they're not currently making it. :( Let me know if you can please

[@ojpimpson3343]

​@@studynerdNah. Imma keep using it every day!

[@MichiganDaisy-1111]

I made this soap a little over 6 weeks ago. I've been using it for 2 weeks. I absolutely love the soap! We use it for hand soap, body soap and also for our hair. It's really an all-purpose soap. I do love it especially for my hair! No need for conditioner 💯🤩 The only thing I tweaked was.... I cut the amount of olive oil in half and use shea butter for the other half. I really wanted a shea butter in my soap. And it's still turned out perfectly 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! So glad you having been liking it! Thanks for sharing this and the tweaks you made. So helpful!

[@jamesharmon3827]

Soap is basically fat/grease and lye, pretty much any grease will give you some variation of Soap

[@dddiaz-velez3630]

I need this soap desperately, are you willing to sell me some? I've already reached out to this channel, they're not currently making it. :(

[@alittlebitofmary]

@@dddiaz-velez3630one of the commenters above makes it

[@ruthbucherer]

I also use a recipe for hair with these 4 fats/oils - inspired by the bumblebee apothecary. I add nana mint (moroccan spear mint) and lemon balm essential oil, and also 2 TBS of ghassoul powder and 2 TBS of efficcient microorganisms to 1,5 kg of soap. I heard that some people put EM in their soap and thought I'd experiment with that too. My husband and I both love our hair soap. By the way, the castor oil also increases the foam in soaps that's why it's found in many recipes. Usually only 5%, but for shampoo bars 10% is better to create a good amount of lather. By the way, I render my tallow from fat that butchers give me for free, since fat is viewed as junk today. The easiest way is to cook the fat chunks in water and then blend them once they're soft. Afterwards one can keep them on the stove to simmer for a while so all the fat is extracted, then pour the m through a sieve. The first time, I cut 3 kgs of fat into tiny little pieces which took ages, but one can skip that step by boiling the entire cuts right from the start.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing all of these great tips!

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

At a local Safeway they will grind the beef fat trimmings for you, same price. $1.97/lb.

[@karenrandall8375]

​@@JazzyMamaInAKCool!

[@shelleylee8774]

I scored 6 gallons of tallow on Facebook Marketplace! I am in the process of purifying it as it still has a rather beefy aroma. I am so excited to try your shampoo bar recipe. I bough a soap-making kit at the beginning of the pandemic and never used it. Thanks for the straight-forward recipe and demonstration. This will be so helpful.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Woo! Great find! I hope you love this shampoo bar!

[@janejohnson852]

I have used lye based soap most of my life as I am allergic to most of the additives in the "store bought" soap. Mom always made her soap and grated it into wash water for clothes. Dad and I both were allergic, I could not even swim in the river as it had to many chemicals in it. Thank you for sharing, I will have to try this with the different oils. Thank you again.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Very interesting! What oils do you typically use in your soaps? Thanks for watching!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@NormieNeko]

Did she handwash her laundry? I just know that old school soap like lye based soap damages modern washers. They're set up for detergent use only. I'm afraid to try anything different.

[@Ray-g3g]

Shoutout to the little one hanging with mom!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love that girl :). Thanks for watching!

[@echandoaperder]

She is so sweet!!

[@Butterfly777jc]

I'm 4 yrs bedridden and would love to have some of your bars. How do I go about purchasing from you? 💖

[@Jewelmind]

Yes, sweet

[@brightchange6065]

Super job Sweetheart --- Ive been making soap for 35+ years and thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Very good job. And thank you for the recipe - very generous of you to give us that. I make a shampoo with Argan oil and several natural clays which help scrub and absorb oils. Thank you again.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks sounds lovely!! Thanks for your kind words!

[@apfelsine1]

thanks for this recipe! at 9:01 I also would not use metal spoon because it reacts with the metal wich I prefer not to. although it might seem harmless for the process itself. Its just an extra ingredient I don't want there. I only use wooden spoons for that.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lisajosskixass]

I believe lye reacts with aluminum but not stainless steel, maybe I'm wrong?

[@mariamunoz3338]

​@@lisajosskixassyou're correct stainless steel is okay to use

[@marybrouwer2315]

Also a tree branch with the bark stripped off works well and doesn't cost anything.

[@lisawallace3124]

@@marybrouwer2315 unless you don't have a tree...like me! LOL

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

What a good sweet baby you have there, she was enjoying her thumb and looking around and being so very sweet.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! She's super sweet and loves that thumb :).

[@kaelou3408]

Little worried about how that pouch forces her head to hang backwards.. for a long time that really isn’t good for her neck! 😮

[@yuliaandronova4620]

Hi from Israel❤ Five weeks ago I made the shampoo bar by your recipe. It makes my hair clean, soft, shine and flexible. 🎉But I used an apple vinegar rinse. Next time I want to wash my hair just by shampoo. Thank you so much! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wonderful!! So glad you liked it!!

[@davinawonderling9361]

Good for you!❤. My hair is growing back since my last chemotherapy treatment on January 8th, so my hair will be ripe for this tallow soap/shampoo! Thank you for your recipe!

[@yuliaandronova4620]

@@FromScratchFarmstead , today I washed my hair without apple vinegar rinse. My hair looks even better. Just the shampoo bar!!!

[@searose6192]

I wouldn’t recommend eating it…..

[@davinawonderling9361]

What flavor was it? 😂

[@monicaposner1761]

Thank you so much! This is such an easy recipe to follow. Your voice is so soft and friendly , and it is a pleasure to listen to your instructions . I'm definitely going to try this, bought some grass fed tallow a while ago and had not decided to use it yet. Well this is the tight time!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!! I hope you really enjoy these shampoo bars!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@maryannkerr1433]

Where would you buy tallow?

[@karenrandall8375]

​@@maryannkerr1433 I've seen it for sale in grocery stores and Walmart.

[@terryramsey1484]

I love how you make the process seem so simple. I’m fairly new to the idea of using tallow but I’m definitely using some and love it. I’ve always been a “crunchy mom” years before crunchy was popular. But never had made my own shampoo or body soap. Thank you for breaking it down and creating a step by step video. 💗

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! I love that - a "crunchy mom" before crunchy was popular! Keep it up! :)

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@creativekoala9721]

I can be a bit 'crunchy' as well, and my kids were recently describing one of their friends Mom as ''super healthy', like even worse than you Mom, when you were at your worst''. Lol. I'm like 'when was my worst?'

[@MadpiePerfect]

What an adorable baby. Love her calmness.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

She's very chill :)

[@Peachmibodycare]

I love how your little baby just hangs out with you on your back! I can’t wait to try this recipe thank you so much

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@ellielynn8219]

I’ve been making soap for a long time but was vegan for almost 9 years and really made meat and meat products “disgusting” in my mind. 8 years back on a regular diet I can now appreciate the animals and the benefits they can gift us. I have thick, wavy hair down to my bottom and it’s been so dry lately. So, I stopped using shampoo about 3 months ago and only use conditioner that’s high in fat but I’m still wincing at the ingredients that I don’t recognize. The recipes I have stored away to make conditioner bars all contain BTMS which is very expensive and made from highly refined and extracted ingredients. I’m definitely going to see if I can find some local tallow and give it a try, I’m hoping it’s highly conditioning and if not maybe tweaking the recipe to get it that way. Thanks for sharing and giving me the encouragement to try it out.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I hope you love it! My hair is pretty long and is also thick (but not very wavy) and I don't add any conditioner so hopefully it will work the same way for your hair! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@alisonmiller2708]

You all may also try washing your hair with Rhassoul clay. It leaves the scalp clean, and the hair feels soft and free of residue. It is high in silica. You make the thin clay water hair wash with as much water that it'll take to fully wet your hair and mix that water with about 2 tbsp of clay. You can adjust ingredients to your liking. Just make sure that the clay water is not clumpy it can have the consistency of something like cornstarch mixed with water to thicken a soup or stew- more on the watery side. I have curly hair and this clay water hair wash leaves my hair feeling clean and soft, and leavescmy curls very nicely defined. If your hair tends to dryness in the winter, you can rub and mix a small touch of shea butter and jojoba oil to the end of your hair. You may find that you like to alternate the clay washes between shampoos. Good luck

[@karenrandall8375]

​@@alisonmiller2708 Sounds nice.

[@karenrandall8375]

I'm a novice about shampoo making. However, I have dry hair and it gets very dry on the tips, so I have tried several things to bring moisture back into my hair. Instead of making a bottled moisturizer, I went straight to the ingredients. I like smashing up a banana and leaving that in for five to ten minutes before rinsing it out of my hair. Aloe Vera with a little honey and witch hazel is nice too. I have tried the mashed avocado and didn't think it had as much effect as the others. I have also rubbed straight olive oil just on the ends of my hair as well. A little will go a long way. If you find something else that you like, please share.

[@LD-ey9hk]

Love this, I have been wanting to make my own and now, thanks to your channel, I will be making my own tallow soap/shampoo bars, I actually purchased a grass fed grass finished tallow shampoo bar and never detoxed my hair, I just started using the shampoo bar and the very first usage, I was amazed and will never go back to shampoo again! Maybe I just got lucky? I have mid back length, long hair and natural wavy/curly hair, the tallow shampoo bar made my hair feel thicker and much much more healthy! I have been using the shampoo bar for about a month now and I love how my hair feels and looks! Thank you again for sharing your recipe for amazing tallow shampoo bars!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! I'm so glad you've been loving your shampoo bar!! Have fun making your own!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@kristianwilson4474]

What was the name of the one you purchased if you don’t mind me asking

[@thecreatorinme7]

This soap making video popped up on my feed. I’m so pleased with your content, love your kind gentle voice and how informative you are. Thank you. New subscriber

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much for this encouragement!

[@thecreatorinme7]

@@FromScratchFarmstead my pleasure!

[@reneenewfrock5743]

I use cereal boxes for molds, standard measurements for all my ingredients, and I stirred everything to trace with a stainless steel spoon. I've since upgraded to an immersion blender and I love it. It's faster. My brother-in-law made me a wooden soap mold and I love it too. You can, however, make soap without spending alot of initially. Thanks for the step by step video.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Love those suggestions. I recently saw someone make these bars using the single serve milk cartons. :)

[@richardhayman4868]

Being the minimalist that I am, I really appreciate the wrapping you put on your soap. I would encourage those who are considering soapmaking to press forward. The benefit is not in getting rich through soap sales, but in controlling the ingredients that go into your family's primary skincare product.

[@mamaloud1317]

I’m really anxious to use this recipe! Thank you for sharing your recipe, experience and encouraging us newbies! Super helpful to have the tallow video too!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! I hope you love it!!

[@lindarichey4689]

As far as dish soap goes, I find a pure one oil soap with zero super fat works great. I have made using coconut oil works pretty good for me. One and done

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!! I'm still playing around with recipes for one I love!

[@kasie680]

Ooh what a great recipe, I’ll have to try it! I’ve never been so careful with lye, I understand the danger and respect it, I always wear PPE, I’ve always used a Pyrex jug, and always poured half, stir then half and stir, then set aside to cool! Your baby is precious!! I was distracted by her every time she was on screen 😊❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw, thank you!! I hope you love the bars!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@EnergyK1ng]

THank you for Sharing your knowledge and wisdom! This is my favorite type of content, cheers from Alberta mate!

[@judithgarnett5307]

Thank you so.much for sharing. You have convinced me of the value of buying soap from local farms. I will support them in the 8 bars curing for a month

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it!

[@peterpiper487]

I've been making this exact soap bar for years. The only problem I've encountered is the plumbing bills. It clogs drains after a while and they have to be rotorootered every so often. In the summertime, I've been shampooing outside in the yard and the plumbing bills have gone down a bit with less need to call the plumber.

[@kazparzyxzpenualt8111]

Good to know.

[@k.robintaylor8272]

How would soap cause your drains to clog? Soap dissolves in water. This confuses me.

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

I need to have my son snake out my tub drain. Now I know why. I usually use my homemade bars in the tub.

[@kismet6309]

Holy cow! I’ve been making soap for the last 20 years….and yes, my drains need cleaned all the time…didn’t realize it was my soap😕

[@kazparzyxzpenualt8111]

I can not explain it but even my toilet drain pipe below the floor develops a thick gelatinous film. It actually causes failure to flush events to become more and more frequent. Eventually the toilet has to come off and it has to be cleaned up. Perhaps it is alive or something. Maybe we are feeding a mysterious sewer slime colony with all this healthy stuff.

[@eddieandjulieklysz458]

I have been looking for one that works well. I tried some and was not happy. So I will give this a go. Thank you very much for your great help.😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re very welcome! I hope this one works well for you!!

[@suethompson2969]

What a great video! Very informative for us DIY newbies. Thank you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful!! Thanks for watching!

[@wholenessintegrationmaster4138]

Fantastic and easy to follow.... I am a homesteader and have been so nervous to try soap making! It just sounds intimidating to me! But the idea of a tallow bar for my hair sounds so wonderful and lovely, I really want to try. Your video made the process look very do-able. I wonder about adding a small amount of neem oil to the bars, for my scalp. But maybe not needed, seeing as the tallow itself is so healing for the skin. Anyway, thank you for this awesome video! Saved and followed!

[@helenwilson7211]

I have been using shampo bars for a long time, years my hair is very long and healthy. I've made soap many times too but I have never tried making my own shampoo bars, the recipes I've seen in the past call for so many ingredients that I don't want to use or would be hard to find. I love this simple basic recipe, the soap I have made in the past using tallow lasts a long time too so I think these 8 bars will allow me to give plenty away. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You’re so welcome! I hope you love it. I love how simple it is too! ☺️

[@marianneellman1139]

So proud of you for going ahead and doing your video,after your gorgeous bub woke up.🎉 Thank you for sharing this. It will be life changing for me.🐃🐂🐄

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful! I hope you love the soap!

[@edmundgonzalez8731]

The Wife (capital T, capital W) and I were on the North Shore of Oahu about 10 years ago. Took a trip to the North Shore Soap Factory in Waialua. That visit stuck in my mind and shortly after getting home I started wondering what it would take to make my own soap. Turns out there is a soap supply company a few miles away in Chandler AZ, run by wonderful people. Been making my own soap for years now and couldn't imagine not using it. Your list of oils is what I use for my standard recipe but my ratios are a little different. A relative asked about a shampoo bar so if you don't mind, I'll try to match your ratios to fit my mold. Thanks and take care of that little cutie in the back-pack.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! I hope this recipe works out for you :)

[@iHeartAmySue]

Anyone experiencing hair loss needs to try shampoo bars. My hair would come out in clumps and always felt weak at the roots until I began using shampoo bars.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow! That's great! Thanks for sharing!

[@scooby7479]

I had the same thing happen when I stopped using shop shampoo and went to natural soap bars - my hair stopped falling out - now I see millions of lawsuits happening because shop shampoos cause hair loss

[@iHeartAmySue]

@@scooby7479 hi what do you mean by shop shampoo?

[@Marcy1121]

Hi, can you tell what shampoo did you use?

[@iHeartAmySue]

@@Marcy1121 I use Viori hidden waterfall shampoo bar. It’s a bit expensive at 13 dollars per bar but that bar lasts me 3-4 months an and I wash my hair two times every other day!

[@j.m.ney-grimm3029]

I, too, experimented with many natural shampoos. None of them worked for me. One was disastrous in that it made my scalp bleed! My scalp took weeks to heal. I tried making homemade shampoos, and they were better than the purchased ones, but still not quite satisfactory. Eventually I settled on rhassoul clay. I simply mix it with water (with an immersion blender) and keep it in my fridge in a condiment bottle with a screw nozzle. I love how clean it gets my hair and how it soothes my scalp, which tends to be sensitive. I create a conditioner that is 2 tablespoons of lemon juice mixed with 12 oz water. A comb glides through my hair once I've applied this lemon rinse.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for sharing this!! Always so helpful and interesting to hear what's working well for others!

[@MountainwithaView]

I love this recipe ❤ I made a small change. I make a tea of rosemary/marshmallow root in place of plain water. The smell is amazing & the rosemary is very beneficial for your hair. The marshmallow root is a natural conditioner. I don't use peppermint essential oil but rosemary & lemongrass 1 tbl of each..

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! Those are great ideas!

[@mbalingcamu1550]

Great idea thanks

[@MountainwithaView]

​@@mbalingcamu1550 I've used shampoo bars for years & this recipe is hands down the best ever. The marshmallow root leaves your hair silky.

[@GabrielaHandalArt]

I use egg yolks as shampoo, and I do a rosemary tea rinse, which I leave in. This tutorial was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I've heard of egg yolks for shampoo but haven't been brave enough to try it! Glad this was helpful - thank you for watching!

[@RonayeTanner]

@gabrielaHandalArt kindly describe process and full ingredients. 🙏🫶

[@kittybeck151]

Just egg yolks, or do you mix it up with something else?

[@GabrielaHandalArt]

@@kittybeck151 I mix the yolk with a bit of water

[@toml.8210]

Buying everything from a store takes all the tradition out of the process. I prefer the way my grandmother showed me, including how she made the lye from scratch. She didn't have digital scales, thermometers, or food-grade buckets, and growing your own mint or rosemary... She even kept the feathers from the chickens she bought and slaughtered to make pillows for us, until somebody invented cheap foam bits in bags.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow! So cool! Love it!

[@wandamurray3031]

I remember watching my grandmother make lye. I seem to recall she let spring water drip through ashes?

[@kittybeck151]

Chicken feather pillows are the best! Can't find them anymore - they use duck feathers, which are not as soft.

[@karenrandall8375]

​@@wandamurray3031 I'd love to learn how.

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

You can do this recipe no kill. You can substitute vegetable shortening for the beef tallow or lard and you get a pure bar that floats. On its own with just the vegetable fat and lye it will leave a noticeable soap film behind but if you add some coconut you get a nice tight leather that rinses clean like a bar of Dove.

[@socol76]

I like the way you did this video tutorial. ❤thank you for sharing

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!

[@selinas8039]

thank you for using a spatula....tired of seeing everyone throw out or wash out the remaining ingredients rather than just scraping it out of the vessel. THANK YOU!

[@WeddedChaos]

Great video, thank you! Tallow has recently caught my attention so I am glad you talked about it. I am hoping to start making our own soap as well on our channel, particularly laundry detergent

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome! Glad it was helpful!

[@A1960woman]

Did you make your laundry detergent? Recipe please.

[@jamesharmon3827]

When I was in high school, I mopped the floors in a little Cafe. The cook saved all the cooking grease and made lye soap. She had an old potato peeler from a navy ship. She was a cranky old lady. But was actually quite nice.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love the resourcefulness! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnnyhorton5984]

Did you know that lye was originally made from wood ash. You would need a very clean fire hearth and very pure and good wood. But, then the ash is put in water and the alkaline lye is created. Good wood must have all kinds of mineral and trace element properties that are good for hair and scalp too? This wood ash solution would work with pig fat too. But, thank you for teaching us that beef fat is so good because previously I had only heard of pig fat and lye for making lovely soap for hair and body.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, I love that people are making their own lye from wood ash. We'll have to try that!

[@RonayeTanner]

Oh thanks so much for the education!!! Never knew that! 🫶

[@cyndiburns7932]

I already make my own soap. Just as a little tip, I keep track of the temperature of the lye water(we also mix it outside!) And the temperature of the melted oils (for my present recipe) and your lovely tallow and oils. When they both are about 120° then I pour in the lye water slowly, not splashing, and mix it with the immersion blender. I have been doing this for over seven years and what it does is helps the soap saponify much quicker. I'm older and it's easier for me. Then I pour it all into silicone soap molds, not the bar mold. But I find most people use your mold. It's just a preference for my husband and myself. I will definitely try your recipe as my own soap is too heavy for hair washing. Live the addition of Castor Oil. I use the exact same Castor Oil on my face and body (even though it is quite sticky) a few times per week. I stay in the bathroom to let it dry a little and absorb into the skin. As I am older, the baking soda for my hair is too caustic on my skin. I do use a small amount of baking soda added to my washing, but too much makes both my husband's and my own skin get itchy. Everyone has to figure this out for themselves. Thank you so much for your lively recipe and video! Will be watching more from you😂❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you for sharing these tips! I hope you love these shampoo bars.

[@sharonmcnally936]

Love your recipe and tutorial. Thank you for sharing! Your daughter is too adorable, she reminds me of my daughter when she was that age. Happy, easy going little soul!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

She's so easy going! Thanks for watching and I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@sharonmcnally936]

❤

[@michellethompson5755]

Would love to know when you start shipping out your soap bars.

[@cbmcclure7934]

Me, too! I would buy one for sure! I’d even send you the money first, so you don’t need to deal with credit cards. I live in Madison, Ga out in the country😊

[@coryart]

I have read that if you use potassium hydroxide instead of lye, you can grate the bars and dilute them with water to make a liquid soap. (Unsure about exact measurement changes)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Interesting - thanks for sharing and watching! Worth looking into!

[@cliviascreations]

Potassium hydroxide is the lye used to make liquid soap

[@elainem7722]

Potassium hydroxide is used to make liquid soap, not bar soap. You can find good videos about how to make liquid soap on KZbin.

[@karenpeaden271]

Why would you want bars over liquid? Or liquid over bars. Is it just convenient?

[@wandamurray3031]

@@karenpeaden271 liquid for dish washing and laundry

[@lindat2037]

My concern would be the plumbing. We all know that pouring animal fat down the drain clogs them. How do you get around that?

[@kazparzyxzpenualt8111]

Glad to see the safety goggles on during the lye/ (TO) water segment.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! 🙌

[@triplethreatyes]

I have never made soap but I do buy them from my local honey farm, I also use to have a mini spray bottle in the shower with apple cider vinegar, gave it a sprits on rinse.

[@sarahstrahm3072]

A couple of things. You don't need to put you liquid oils on the stove with the rest of the oils. If you melt the solid oils first and then add in your liquid oils, it helps cool down the oils faster too. You can also use ice cubes with the lye and the lye solution won't get as hot either. (I do this with my goat milk when I make goat milk soap) Also, if you add a little apple cider vinegar in the bar, it helps the soap to rinse better. BUT, it will bring the soap to trace MUCH faster, so it has to be done right before you put it in the molds and just stir in with your spoon, not the stick blender. One last thing: the Pyrex measuring cups you are using have tested positive for lead (the red paint part). I enjoyed your video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the tips!

[@melisaporritt5128]

Would you mind to share a recipe where you add the vinegar and goats milk? I am very new to this and trying to learn.

[@treerunner2665]

Isn’t the lettering on the outside of the Pyrex measuring bowl?? So would it still affect the product? I don’t think so

[@ttschrock7126]

Rosemary essential oil is so important to my hair. It is one of the best. I also but a few drops of jojoba with rosemary on my hands after my hair is dry and spread it into the ends. I oil my hair almost every day. I have think long graying hair.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@A1960woman]

Do you have a ratio on the EO and jojoba oil?

[@schmellen88]

I must admit, the soap making content AND the still of you wearing your sweet lil babe are what drew me to this video. I try to wear my baby all the time when I'm doing things around the house so he can enjoy and learn too. I recently discovered a Japanese style of baby wearing called onbuhimo - maybe you've heard of it - and it places your baby up high on your back giving it a great vantage point! Since it's clear to me that you want to share your work with your LO I thought I would share this with you. Thanks for the content, you've got my sub!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I haven't heard of this! She'd love this. Is there a specific wrap or carrier that you use? Thanks for sharing!

[@schmellen88]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I'm actually in the process of making a decision between a mei dai, which is Chinese, and the onbuhimo, but at some point I'm going to just have to choose 😂 The mei dai offers more carrying styles (front, hip, back) but the onbuhimo is super quick and simple. That being said, you can modify a mei dai into a onbuhimo... 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 Lol too much I know. I'll probably just get the onbuhimo for now bc I'm tired of the time consuming stuff (like a wrap) that me and lil dude are sort of over. SORRY info overload!!!

[@pakistanjaan7804]

The recipe was amazing but mint have been using as a great remedy for hair removal in Asia I suggest you to change that oil to rose oil Which will enhance the hair growth and provide flowery fragrance

[@lindamhargett9479]

I'm new to making soap. I followed you, making the shampoo bars. Love it, my scalp is starting to like it also. Not so much itching. Thank you Locke ny

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! So glad you are enjoying this recipe! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@pattimaska4124]

I didn't go through all of the comments, so forgive me if this has been said. Make a point to have vinegar nearby when handling lye. Even a small grain of lye landing on your skin can be uncomfortable. If this happens, just flood your skin with the vinegar. It neutralizes the base and stops the burning. Also, I like to use the half gallon or quart wide mouth mason jars for mixing lye. The smaller mouth restricts the fumes rather than using a bucket. Mason jars are made to withstand heat, so ( unless you have a chip or defect on the jar) it will not shatter with the heat. Large silicone grilling gloves are also a must to protect your hands when pouring the lye into the kettle of fat.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great tips! Thank you!!

[@lisajosskixass]

I believe the vinegar is a myth but might be wrong. Just rinsing with water alone will stop the burning. Also, I Believe lye can etch glass and could break it down over time creating a dangerous situation. You never can tell if glass has a weak point, much safer with high heat plastic.

[@twitterblackdove]

9:18 minutes in and I'm just goosey and happy that I found you! You, Jim and the baby are such awesome craftspersons and chemists. Sincerely, your new subbie. ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

This was the sweetest comment. Thank you!! So glad you are here :)

[@hawkeye9382]

That is an enormous amount of lye. It only takes 117 grams of lye for a block that size. I have made tons of soap. Also the lye is chemically mixing with that plastic jug you are using, that's why you are supposed to use unbreakable glass like pyrex to mix it in. Your hair looks great. I can't wait to try this.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@sararamos3903]

So are you going to use all her measurements regarding the lye.??

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

There are many lye calculators to help with the calculation

[@joallsopp160]

Doesn’t the lye amount depend on what the superfat is ? I did a calculation at 5%superfat and got the same as hers…144 gr (I’m metric ) Does anyone still think this is too much lye ? Maybe a 3% SF ?

[@Susan-u2z]

​@@joallsopp160 I saw her weighing out 51g lye and 137 g water. Is there something wrong with my vision?

[@jimf1964]

So lye is sodium hydroxide. It can be quite caustic depending on its concentration, and if you get any on your skin, unlike acid, you won’t feel it for a while and by then it’s soaked in a bit. So be careful using it. It’s also slimy and a bit hard to wash off, so wash it very well. Definitely wear goggles! I used to work with it and various other dangerous chemicals for many years.

[@roadtriplover.]

@From Scratch Homestead: thank you for keeping this video up, as I’ve finally received all of my ingredients for tallow shampoo bars. I’m so excited to make them. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wonderful! I hope you love them!

[@KristinA-qs1rl]

I just absolutely love this video! I have a skin care background, and I’m just in love with the idea of making my own products! Forget all the toxic ingredients! Let’s go! Holistic health!! New follower here :-)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! So glad this was helpful!! We are in total agreement ☺️. Thanks for watching!

[@crystalauclair6267]

I’m in the hair background, and I’d love to start making my own natural and holistic products. For myself and my clients!

[@jenbear8652]

Thank you for the tip on finding unadulterated olive oil!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!

[@villagesteader3552]

Right now I use Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap for my hair and body. This has helped with my itchy skin !

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wonderful! Glad it works well for you!

[@harindervirk3810]

Thanks so much for giving a amazing video .i made it with vegetable spread with your recipe and soap is so good and I love your easy recipe .❤❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Glad you liked this recipe!

[@oceanaleblanc6414]

Baby is so gosh darned cute on mama’s back.❤ This is a beautiful tutorial, thank you. The lye scared me for years. I have courage to try now.

[@beckykarson6306]

This is great. You did a wonderful job explaining everything. I will try this recipe. I do have a few questions. How long would you say one bar lasts? Do you shampoo daily? Did you use a specific hair detox recipe when you first started? About how many times does it take to detox your hair before using the shampoo bar? Thank you for making this video! I use tallow to make a face moisturizer.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

This 3-4 months for our family but we are more in the shower 1-2 times a week camp so that helps stretch it out! I didn’t do a detox before because it had been a few years since using commercial products on my hair when I started using the shampoo bar but I think when I initially made the switch to natural shampoos my hair could have benefited from a detox! Here’s a video to check out on detoxing hair kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqTnZKZfN2Yna8si=TI-eYbeDg8Q60vEE

[@beckykarson6306]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you so very much! I appreciate you :)

[@WarriorforJesusgirl]

Great video, I am making my list of things to buy so I can try it out.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wonderful!! I hope you love it!

[@JD-2-k3g]

Great instructive video, for real. But I love how she says not to be intimidated or afraid of making soap when she has her husband do the scary part and sends him outside to do it. lol

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's just always been his part of the process :). Thanks for watching!

[@harindervirk3810]

Because she is carrying the little one .

[@JD-2-k3g]

@@harindervirk3810 I thought it was just a funny observation. Of course she wouldn't do it w her child on her.

[@christib.8220]

Thank you for this great video. I have been making soap for my family and friends for over 20 years and have been wanting to try a shampoo bar and you have given me the motivation to give it a try… and thank you for the information on detoxing my hair first. Your hair looks beautiful and your baby is adorable.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome and thank you for the kind words!! I hope you love this bar!

[@rockyspage...]

What a well made video and explanation! I make my own soap. I hate when I forget to slowly pour in the lye and stir. The lye forms a thick layer and it is a pain to get it to dissolve.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fortun.a_Major]

Learned this process in school , isn't heating required for this process & adding salt ??

[@c6q3a24]

I believe salt makes the soap harder.

[@lisasalvati3768]

This is cold process

[@carolyn6290]

I am unable to find your recipe for the soap bars???

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Here you go! fromscratchfarmstead.com/tallow-shampoo-bar/

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Here you go! fromscratchfarmstead.com/tallow-shampoo-bar/

[@coleengardner6386]

I can't find it ether, don't understand why she doesn't just say them as she adds them

[@kaelou3408]

Definitely would want to see more diy bars: dishes, laundry, body :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the feedback!! We’ll keep this in mind!

[@studynerd]

boycott tallow and other animal parts in soaps its homonecrobeastiality

[@YukiNoShinku]

thank you for the recipe and valuable info! i must admit i got a little bit of anxiety watching you start the process with the lye (still haven´t found the courage myself) but it looks like you got yours and your cutie´s safety covered, it makes me really happy to see parents working as a team!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful! Thanks for the encouragment!

[@beesknees947]

What a cute baby! ^_^ So nice to see a baby getting so much mama time. I'm really enjoying all of your videos. Thank you for making them!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for your sweet comment and your encouragement!

[@skiesview]

One year ago Thermal Mermaid posted a video called "Dangers in DIY soap making - what beginners must know". Watching that video helped me understand and respect the process of making soap. Watch that video before you bring a baby, child close to lye solution or powder/beads. I hope watching that video will help others.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

The baby is strapped on in back of her She only handled the lye powder 🤦‍♀️

[@BarbWall-d2j]

Did I miss the recipe? I want to try this with bear tallow. Im in Canada :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Here's the recipe link: fromscratchfarmstead.com/tallow-shampoo-bar/ Bear tallow sounds so cool :) Thanks for watching!

[@JessRDH]

What's this doing to the drain after it hardens?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

From my understanding during the saponification process, the fat/lye reaction changes it from being a fat or grease to soap. Maybe someone has some better science to chime in with here :). From our experience of using this bar for several years, we've never had any drain issues!

[@nowirehangers2815]

Nothing It dissolves just like any other soap

[@catherinec7509]

Love your recipe. Thank you much for sharing it. Just wanted to mention that I only melt my hard oils and then add the liquid to them as this cools them down faster. Might give it a try. :) It helps me a lot.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's a great tip - Thanks for mentioning it! Glad you like this recipe!

[@emilystammer6303]

I make my own liquid shampoo. It is equal parts coconut milk and casteel soap. The only drawback is that it only stores for a week so I freeze it. I haven’t found a diy conditioner that works for me yet so I use a more natural store bought brand. Thanks for the video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oooh! This is helpful! Thanks for sharing what you do for a liquid soap.

[@TheBradfords]

Tallow w oils ( thr tallow matters...a girl raises cows and makes her own down the road ans she uses top essentials oils in it) I had ezima on my hands for years that were red and well ugly..it's finally gone.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s awesome! 🙌

[@Misscherryberry1001]

Putting hot things in the fridge lowers the temperature of the fridge and increases the bacterial growth on anything in there.😮

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@hilariesuid9799]

Do you sell your tallow bars?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not yet! Hopefully soon!

[@amberk5536]

Please let us know when u do! I don't know if I can get hubby on board yet, so trying a bar out first would be awesome!

[@speciabilitator]

I want to try this, thanks for posting! I recently started making clabber, straining it, and using the whey as hair conditioner (among other things), and it leaves my hair super soft. I just pour the whey straight on, I don't add anything. So now that I've been pouring whey on my head, I am totally excited about trying tallow for shampoo!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Very interesting!! We always have extra whey, I'm curious to give this a try!

[@deborahwhaley7104]

They really make your skin feel better.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@jomamma1750]

Thank you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!