Homemade Shampoo Week 5 Update

Five weeks ago I started making my own Shampoo and Conditioner. I can finally say that my hair is over the adjustment period and I LOVE using it. I made a slight adjustment and created a new shampoo with baking soda, cornstarch, water, and castile soap. Baking soda is a cleaner and cornstarch absorbs oil. Eventually, I want to just use baking soda and water with a little cornstarch but I am gradually getting there. I left the conditioner the same and I have found that I only need to wash my hair every 2-3 days which is much better for the health of your hair. I truly believe that shampoos are harsh on our hair and use so many ingredients that we don't need. When I used regular shampoo, I had to wash my hair every day and even some nights after washing my hair in the morning it still felt like I could wash it again. My hair grew so slow using regular shampoo and it currently is growing at a much faster rate then it has ever before. It feel soft and healthy and I am so happy that I made the switch. I know I am saving so much money through this method and feel like my hair is cleaner and much easier to work with.

Another thing I have been doing differently is not combing my hair right after I get out of the shower. It is probably obvious to most people not to do that but I had a bad habit of always combing immediately when I got out. I shed soooo much hair! It was not the best thing to be doing. I now wait for it to air dry halfway and then brush from the roots to the top. This way, I am not tearing out my hair and losing a ton of it from the way I so aggressively try to brush. Just another quick suggestion :)

Overall I recommend to everyone to try making their own shampoo. Perhaps in the summer it will be easier because the adjustment period won't be embarrassing when you have to go to classes. I have learned that applying cornstarch to your hair with a makeup brush is more effective then applying baby powder to keep it looking fresh the next day. Hope to hear success stories for other people out there.