DIY coconut milk shampoo recipe only needs 3 ingredients to make and will help keep your hair soft and clean without harsh chemicals.

 

I first tried homemade shampoo years ago. It had something to do with using apple cider vinegar to rinse out the shampoo. It also required having the vinegar plus a bunch of other kitchen items cluttering up my bathroom. It was just way too fussy for me.

But a DIY coconut shampoo that only requires two ingredients is definitely a keeper.

The base of this coconut milk shampoo is a castile soap so you still get foaming and the feeling of using a soap on your hair.  The castile soap alone leaves hair a bit too tangly. I think the fat in the coconut is what helps leave the hair with a bit more smoothness and moisture in it.

 

DIY Coconut Shampoo Recipe

 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unscented Castile soap
1/2 cup coconut milk
20 drops essential oils (orange, rosemary, peppermint, lavender would be delightful)
Glass jar with pump

To Make the Shampoo: 
Add ingredients to the jar. Seal well and shake until mixed thoroughly. We used a measuring cup first and then poured it into the jar. Don’t do that. It’s just a wasted step.

I read a few other recipes for this shampoo and some people had issues with the canned coconut milk. If that’s the case and you’re up for a challenge, you may want to try making your own coconut milk and using that.

I’ve recently started using Plant Therapy essential oils and I’m loving them! The prices are great; they offer FREE shipping; and they have a wonderful Facebook group run by certified aromatherapists so you learn how to properly use the oils.  I’ve found the quality of the oils to be just as good as from the direct sales oils.  I do recommend when using essential oils that you do your research. Generally, the ones you find in a store probably aren’t the best quality.

To Use the Shampoo:
Shake well before using. Use as you’d normally use shampoo, pumping a small amount onto your hand, creating a lather and washing your hair.

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