The condition of your general health and the condition of your hair all depend on each other and it depends on how you handle these things. Some types of hair cannot tolerate harsh chemical hair products. Today we are going to talk about some homemade shampoos that are most natural and would help in taking care of hair. These shampoos are very easy to prepare and can be used multiple times in a week.
- Amla and shikakai shampoo
Amla or gooseberry contains antioxidants that tend to repair damaged hair and cells. It also helps in preventing hair loss. Shikakai has vitamin C which is beneficial for your hair. It also strengthens and conditions your hair. Amla and shikakai come in two forms as a dried fruit or in powdered form. Soak 6-7 pieces of shikakai and a few amla pods in water overnight. Heat the mixture and turn the heat off. When it begins to boil, allow the mixture to cool and blend it. Strain the mixture and here is your shampoo ready to use. Now use this as a shampoo.
- Reetha or soap nut shampoo
Reetha is also called soap nuts. It contains saponin, a natural cleaning agent. If used as a shampoo it thoroughly cleans your scalp and hair and also has a mild refreshing scent in it. It is filled with iron and has antioxidants in it which play an important role in hair growth. It suits all hair types and prevents split ends. It also stops hair fall and dandruff. Tie a bundle of 3 to 4 soap nuts in a muslin cloth. Keep this in a pan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add ½ cup of water and simmer for 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool. Squeeze the bundle of soap nuts til the soapy suds come out. Rinse the bundle with a little water and squeeze again. Massage your soapy solution onto your scalp and hair. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then rinse well. This is a good shampoo and a body wash for those who suffer from eczema and psoriasis.
- Rice Water
Rice water has been used as a hair treatment and solution for centuries by women who are in the far Eastern countries. Rice water is the starchy water that remains after soaking or cooking rice. This contains minerals, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Soaking is the quickest way to make rice water. Take one cup of uncooked rice and after rinsing it, soak it in 2 cups of water. Let it soak for a few hours or overnight. Strain the rice water and massage it into your scalp and hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Another way to make rice water is by boiling the rice. Take 1 cup of rice and boil it with 3 cups of water. After the rice has cooked, strain the leftover water and then allow it to cool for better use. Massage it into your scalp and hair and leave it for 30 minutes. Then rinse it with water. Rice water can also be used as a hair solution. It can be used either before shampooing or after shampooing with the natural shampoos mentioned earlier.
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