Homemade Shampoo Recipe | How to Switch to Natural Shampoo

Learn how to make all-natural shampoo with this simple recipe. Plus, most common asked questions about using natural homemade shampoo!
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[@karendutil7434]

I’m one happy person that I found your channel!!! I love that you use all natural, good, easy to find ingredients. Thank you, you’re just what many of us have been looking for! 😊🥰👍

[@hrisdimitrova]

Thank you for sharing all your amazing recipes. There are so helpful and effective. I love your channel, and you are truly amazing mom ❤️

[@patriciacaruolo3132]

Can't wait to try this too !!

[@reneejohnson5787]

Thank you. I plan to try making this.

[@kayleeascher]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I cannot wait to make this 😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

You are so welcome!

[@brittneybrands]

I really loved this .

[@joannachapman2537]

Love this thank you

[@betsyk3023]

This is great, thanks! I'm looking forward to trying it. I'm doing an overhaul on all my soaps, so I'm wondering if you think this same recipe would work well for a hand soap?

[@jamescharles2354]

I really loved this and have tried it and LOVE IT. I’ve been binge watching your channel and I’m obsessed. Thanks so much!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tracywerner4315]

She is great! I have been using essential oils for 5 years and I learn so much on this channel.

[@tywincatforever77]

Thank you so much for this educational video.Ive always wanted to know how to make my own shampoo.😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@emmakiessling5921]

You are awesome thank you!

[@janamiller2679]

Hi. Just found your channel. Loving the content. X

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks so much 😊

[@debraspringers2098]

Thank you for this recipe can't wait to make it!

[@ouroilyhouse]

You are so welcome!

[@konstanceleigh]

Thank-you Laura!💙 Blessings!💙

[@jackjacob5169]

i realize it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch new series online ?

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@Jack Jacob I use FlixZone. Just google for it :)

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@Jack Jacob i watch on flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

[@justaddlivingwater]

Thank you. Xoxo

[@truthfreedompassion7400]

just wondering if you've ever tried soapnuts/soapberries. I use them as a shampoo and they work perfectly.

[@varinaxoxo4213]

Congratulations❤❤❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you!

[@stephanieduarte4118]

Do you have a video on hair conditioner? Love your videos...

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes I do!

[@demelza32]

Thanks for the video. I have a question for you. I am currently growing my hair out from coloured to grey/white. Would making a base shampoo like this be suitable? My hair is quite dry and a bit frizzy and the grey/white can be a bit dull. I have been using purple shampoo on it once a week and I think it is making it break... I only wash it once a week, as it doesn't need any more. Thanks.

[@clarebrown2743]

Hi, I absolutely love your videos and have successfully made quite a few things, I'm really struggling with the shampoos I've tried this 1 and like the others I've tried my hair is still greasy afterwards, am I doing something wrong or should I leave something out? Any advice would be really appreciated, thank you

[@ERICA850]

I have long hair that goes to the back of my knees. I've been using mane n tail shampoo and conditioner for the past 10 years and only washed once a week. I just used this recipe with just water and tea tree oil and rosemary oil. I have been experiencing hair loss really bad after having my 4th baby and thought it was just postpartum hair loss. Then I considered maybe it was my shampoo. I just tried your shampoo for the first time and I can say the results are already ASTONISHING!! AMAZING!! My hair is still damp and I didn't use conditioner this time. My hair is drying so much faster!! And I can pull my hair apart easily without tangles !!! Like what??!?! I deal with SOOO many tangles since my hair Is to my knees and I was concerned I'd have more without conditioner. This is amazing my hair hasn't felt like this in years!

[@ERICA850]

My hair is mostly dry now and I can easily glide a small tooth come through it. I can actually style my hair now since my hair is less tangled. I was just telling my husband the other day I wish I could do more with my hair. Now I can. I'm crying tears of joy, seriously!! 😭

[@ouroilyhouse]

I'm so glad!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@kindredsouls7680]

Hey, I'm definitely experiencing oily hair, how long do you think that will last? I'm also experiencing LOTS of static, any advice for that?

[@spiritsandangels]

😁 Thank you - I have very bad eczema and the shampoo I was able to successfully use is no longer available. This sounds doable {I live in SA] and not all things are available here.... I wil ltry this and I thank you.

[@alishahull4359]

What would you use for dandruff dry frizzy curly hair

[@melissahoward9277]

Could u make a feminine wash video?

[@turkana_va9147]

What can I use instead of castile soap, it's not sold in our country

[@francesmatthews2051]

Recipe for natural gray hair that's dry on ends and oily on scalp

[@bhaveshworlikar2375]

What ingredients you add for preservation

[@amymyers335]

Can the castile soap be scented?

[@chicolaification]

Can I just liquify a peace of pure Castile soap instead of using Dr. Bonner Castile soap?? (which I don't have)

[@rosaliesolanonunez9294]

Is this good for people with skin problems? I'm from Albay, Bicol, Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@sarahbulcher8688]

Could you use coconut water?

[@manuelaaigbomobe2682]

My hair is generally thick and coarse and trying a natural solid shampoo made it worse. I have been trying it for longer than a month with or without acv rinse and it lost its shine and movement. I went back to liquid natural shampoo and I am still waiting for my hair to recover.

[@joanahenderson9747]

Hey, I just found your channel and love it! I have a question, I have 2 young boys, ages 8 and 9...when they shower they need a bath/shampoo/conditioner all in one or its not happening...do you have a recipe for that?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes I have a kid wash that is shampoo and wash combined!

[@joanahenderson9747]

Thanks! Will look through your videos!

[@soralasilber9737]

Do you know of a shampoo that’s good for oily scalp

[@leannshort6078]

I am very interested in making this! I am wondering if you had an all natural preservative would it last longer?? I have something called Optiphen Plus for when I made a leave in conditioner. Would that also work in preserving this shampoo for longer? Thanks so much! I really enjoy your channel! ❤️

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes, or rosemary abstract or vitamin E oil.

[@leannshort6078]

@@ouroilyhouse Ok awesome thanks!! I just made this. Really excited about trying it out! 😊

[@Rosapixel]

what about the ph level of this shampoo? its around 8-9!

[@vanessasmallridge3895]

Do you have a recipe for a natural hair serum please x

[@ouroilyhouse]

YES! www.ouroilyhouse.com/how-to-make-a-nourishing-hair-serum/

[@elowenh5527]

Does this work?

[@lifelife3250]

you didn't say how much glycerine we put?

[@CookingWith_Cooper]

anyone here make this and have a long term follow up? I'd like to know if it works long term.

[@odetemartins1103]

Castile soap in south Africa I’m on a mission 🙏💐🇿🇦🇿🇦🌻🌻🌻

[@thesoapingllamas5131]

I have suppliers for you

[@melissamullen9179]

Btw ‘Castile’ is pronounced ‘ka-steel’ with the emphasis on the second syllable.

[@JuliaShonka]

Thank you! I had no idea what she was talking about.

[@graphicsfxcgy]

I honestly don't mean to be offensive to anyone that only washes their hair a couple times a week but I've noticed that all of the people I've seen online that have gone a long time with infrequent washings have oily, greasy looking hair. The girl's hair in the video is similar to my own and I apologize again but her hair looks oily. I've so far found that using castile soap and water "shampoo" with a vinegar rinse afterwards looks great for a couple hours but then starts looking greasy after about 6 hrs. With regular shampoo for oily hair (the type with all the harmful chemicals), I can barely get away with washing every other day, but it last MUCH longer without getting oily. Is there a natural additive to strip more of the oils out?

[@twilla.m]

What is your go to brand of oils? I am looking into some natural stuff and really need a good organic brand

[@ouroilyhouse]

I use doTERRA. I have a link for them in the description box. :)

[@LehaneVanNiekerk-lc7we]

Hey love can you sell this shampoo I’m just asking

[@livefreewithcyndylee]

I came to this video after leaving a comment on the other one. I'm curious if the essential oils are going to float around on top or if they will be solubilized. Do you need to shake this up before use? I've been reading up on Capryly/Capryl Glucoside which is a plant-derived, natural surfactant and solubilizer that can be used at 10-20% to solubilize essential oils in water. What are your thoughts on that?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I shake before using.

[@cazcaz9368]

What can we use in UK as we can't buy castle soap ...what can you recommend thanks

[@romasplace1]

Holland and Barrett

[@sharronsorsky3557]

hi I am from England, and i cant find air root power, any suggestions Please thanks

[@ouroilyhouse]

You can use cornstarch

[@anisreee9086]

New subbie..😍Is it compulsory to rinse hair with Apple cider vinegar.. Pls reply maam

[@ouroilyhouse]

It def helps with table and shine!

[@tonyaparker6107]

I wanted to switch from using the doterra foaming hand soap to making my own with onguard and Castile soap. But I've noticed my pump area started growing mildew or mold rather quickly. What can I do to stop that?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Hmmm I am not sure why it did that.

[@tonyaparker6107]

@@ouroilyhouse me either. I even used our homes filtered water. I was really hoping to make my own!

[@loharaspnasarabadi3052]

One question, since you put oil in water does it remain mixed or just float on the water? Do you mix the solution up every time you use it to mix the essential oils?

[@ouroilyhouse]

I shake before each use.

[@shannonseiffert5347]

Will you use a foaming pump if you choose to use coconut milk? Will it pump through the foaming pump

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes I still use the foaming container.

[@IMissMrKitty]

Great question! I was wondering the same thing. 😊

[@kielpayumo6158]

What brand of eo are you using??

[@ouroilyhouse]

DoTERRA

[@marwahammad5094]

Plz I want a serum for dry hair

[@ouroilyhouse]

I have a serum! Linked in the description box.

[@martina5923]

I color my hair with natural ingredients, but lately, my hair feels like straw. I hope your shampoo recipe will make my hair healthy again. or, should I just stop coloring it?

[@ouroilyhouse]

IT can def be from coloring it!

[@sarelle6370]

Hi from London 🇬🇧 Can you use this on children?

[@ouroilyhouse]

yes

[@alusk1987]

I made this recipe … hm… mine has a lot of residue! What could be the issue?

[@ima2818]

Few years ago I was trying this method (shampoo from castile soap) for a few months and my hair never got used to it. Its ph is too high for my hair and without using an acidic rinse it was breaking my hair a lot. Two years ago I started making ph balanced shampoo with gentle surfactants like SLSA, SCI and SCG (+other ingredients) and my hair became shiny and strong, no need for acidic rinse or conditioner. Have you tried this method?

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

A while ago I tried castile soap as a shampoo and it just didn't work for me for the same reasons you listed. Long story short after learning a lot I discovered that a shampoo bar with gentle surfactants would be best for my hair. And I'm go glad I made the switch to a more expensive way better shampoo bar.

[@IMissMrKitty]

What does SLSA, SCI, and SCG stand for?

[@Pandorash8]

What brand of bar do you use Lydia?

[@taniadeacon9550]

Can u share ur recipe, I’m on week 5 and my hair is black with grease , I don’t want to go back to chemical store shampoo but not sure how much longer I can take of the grease :(

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

My foaming pumps tend to stick after two fills. So bad that I can’t pull them up anymore. I use this exact recipe, except the water. I use tap water and it’s hard water, do you think that’s the issue?

[@ouroilyhouse]

It’s probably your pumps, some are just bad! I have a set from Amazon that I have had for 8 years with zero issues. They are linked in my amazon shop: www.amazon.com/shop/ouroilyhouse?isVisitor=true

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

Oh thank you, I’ll check it out

[@radhikagupta5969]

With water ,wouldn't we need a preservative ? What's the shelf life?

[@MaraPAvila]

Hi. I found your channel through your sister. I have been looking for a good shampoo to help with hair fall out and to encourage more hair growth, for both men and women. Can you help me?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Welcome!! Yes I have several shampoo recipes, hair serums, and hair growth spray videos that you may enjoy. Check out my natural HAIR CARE playlists for recipes.

[@bree233]

If add coconut can milk do l have to store it in fridge

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes 😊

[@kdmac1958]

I don't know. I followed this and conditioner recipe to the letter. I spent hours on them to make absolutely sure I followed your instructions to the letter. I did not substitute any ingredients. I used a foaming pump for the shampoo. After about three pumps it got clogged. I kept rinsing it out with hot water and the same thing kept happening. When I did manage to get some shampoo on my hair, it seemed to work nicely. Also your measuring implements look off. That spoon like looks like a heck of a lot larger than a quarter of a teaspoon and the cup looks more like half than one quarter...?

[@ouroilyhouse]

The foaming dispenser I linked works wonderfully for this recipe. 😊

[@cariburnham1713]

My hair is getting waxy or oily after it’s washed what can I do to remedy this??

[@ouroilyhouse]

Try an ACV rinse!

[@isaacmiyannasheldon5206]

Would this make my hair greasy?

[@ouroilyhouse]

It doesn’t for most my followers!

[@taniadeacon9550]

So iv made the shampoo and my daughter and my hair is super greasy , like from root to tip ? Is this normal and if so why ? Do I just keep washing with it and eventually it will adjust? Also how often should we be washing with it right now in the adjustment phase ?

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes it is normal and your hair can take a little time to adjust. I did a whole video on this!

[@taniadeacon9550]

Do you have a link for that one - still having a hard time transitioning and having very greasy hair.

[@gaylegonzalez71]

Been using your hair recipe for 3 wks now I live it But im a nurse and can not avoid washing daily esp when I wk bk to bk shifts Maybe I'll try no shampoo on my second day....have you ever done that

[@ouroilyhouse]

I'm so glad you are loving it!!! And yes, great idea!

[@andreeaardelean1087]

Can we add vinegar?

[@ouroilyhouse]

You can use an apple cider vinegar rinse after!

[@MadhuramRamaneeyam]

PH is 10

[@r3make4]

Hi I have a question. If you defuse fake essential oils is it bad??? Because people use lots of fake sents for example car sents, air fresheners, and more. So is it bad to defuse fake essential oil??

[@ouroilyhouse]

They are def not as good for you to breathe in.

[@r3make4]

@@ouroilyhouse sorry so what I meant was is ok to defuse oils from a clear bottle from China?

[@hafsakhan2226]

may i know the pH of the shampoo you made?

[@Rosapixel]

8-9!

[@elizabethcondelli4713]

What can I add to keep my grey hair from yellowing?

[@justaddlivingwater]

Henna is great and I believe peppermint essential oil.

[@chingmanguera9783]

First time using natural shampoo and i notice my hair seems very greasy right after shampooing. It wont dry up. My hair just seems wet. Is that normal?

[@ouroilyhouse]

It takes time to adjust.

[@dcruzdcruz8288]

Just use L'Oréal

[@natalialopes719]

Maybe make the shampoo without the oil in it

[@miriamspirit]

Where can I find Castile soap only? Most of the soaps I see have already oils in it

[@ouroilyhouse]

I use unscented Castile soap.

[@angelika4987]

Apparently Castile soap is very bad for your hair. I go through a hair loss and it didn’t do any good

[@totaTota-sp2di]

Sorry i dont understand cause iam egyptation . PlZ translate to arabic

[@sergeyn2310]

Suggestion: check out fast hair growth shampoo to double hair growth.

[@tracyheff2641]

When is your baby due?

[@ouroilyhouse]

He was born last week! I just shared the birth story.

[@justaddlivingwater]

Damaged and frizzy

[@ashleypate1349]

Don’t use tea tree or lavender if you plan on becoming pregnant or are pregnant or breastfeeding. They and some others are androgen disruptors and can cause problems.

[@sisiigruh]

Does anybody have a recommendation for castile soap different than this NWO bronners business? I like to donate my money to businesses that do not support enslavement and propaganda.

[@marianmurphy4625]

Calm down

[@sherrytemplin5684]

Castile soap pronounced = kaˈstēl ˈsōp