Homemade Shampoo Update-Week 3

Week 3 roots (finally almost normal- I would not have posted roots at week 1!)

Week 3

Week 1 (notice the bobby pin, necessary at that point)

It has been 3 weeks since I have stopped using store bought shampoo and made the switch to using my own homemade one. Weeks 1 and 2 were a test of if this was worth sticking out. I felt like my hair was growing faster and was soft, but it just felt like when you put too much conditioner and your hair is oily/clean all day. I would make jokes that it always looked like I just got out of the shower, even though my hair smelled great and I knew was healthy, I still wasn't sure if I wanted to proceed. In order to combat the adjustment period, I wore my hair up a lot, wore side braids, and bobby pins to keep it looking okay.

Here at week 3, I have definitely seen a change. I won't lie and say that my hair has 100% gotten through the adjustment; however, I think that at week 4 it will definitely be where I want it to be. I can tell that it has grown a lot faster then usual. My hair generally is slow growing and feels like it never will change lengths. I have also noticed that my roots feel a lot less oily then they did in the first two weeks. I find it weird that when I wake up in the morning, my hair actually feels great compared to the night before. After sticking out this process, I would definitely now recommend that you give it a try. Whether you want longer hair, healthier hair, or just want to save some money, I think that this is the route to go.

There are many other homemade shampoo recipes online and this was one in particular that I thought seemed easy enough. I am sure the other ones work great too, I have seen one that is just baking soda and water. Maybe I will eventually make that switch, but I enjoy the scented essential oils in my shampoo and the smell of the Castile soap. I find it interesting that the Apple Cider Vinegar rinse does not leave my hair smelling like vinegar at all after I use it. I think the tea that I added to it as well as the Rosemary really helped with that.