Go shampoo-free with ease!

Most commonly known as the "no-poo method," I prefer to call it "shampoo-free." It just has a better ring to it. :-) Using this form of hair care, you cut out the normal use of commercial shampoos and conditioners. It's cost effective, simple to make, and I've had great success using it.

If you do a google search, you'll find several different recipes and regiments. I will be sharing mine below. Bear in mind that we are all made differently, with different pH balances, and hair types, and that this is not a one-size-fits-all situation. You may need to tweak how much of each ingredient you use.

Some people also find that their hair and scalps go through an adjustment period of a few weeks. I did not come across that, but bear in mind it may happen.

Hair Wash

2 Cups hot water
2 Tablespoons baking soda
2 Drops Young Living Thieves essential oil blend

Mix the water and baking soda together in a measuring cup or bowl until the water goes from cloudy to clear. Pour the mixture into the container you will be using in the shower (I use an empty dish soap bottle). Once the mixture is in the container, add your thieves oil. Cover & shake.

Conditioning Spray

2 Cups water

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 Drops Young Living lavender essential oil

Mix the water and ACV together in a mixing cup or bowl. Pour into a spray bottle. Add the lavender essential oil. Cover and shake. 

Usage

• In the shower, wet your hair thoroughly 
• Take the wash and pour some on your hair. You want to start at the skull, and squeeze just enough to cover your hair. 
• Scrunch and massage as you would with shampoo. 
• Rinse right away. 
• You may notice that your hair feels a bit dry at this point. Don’t worry, it will be softer after the next steps.
• Right after you rinse out the wash, you want to spray your hair with the conditioner. Make sure you get really good coverage from root to end, and massage it in well. 
• Leave it in your hair for the remainder of your shower. The last thing you want to do before exiting, is rinse it out of your hair.
• Towel dry your hair, then apply 1-2 drops of lavender by dropping into your hand, then massaging into your hair. If you can, allow your hair to air dry.
• Once your scalp has adjusted to this new regiment, you should only need to do this once or twice a week. The rest of the time, just wash with water and apply lavender after.

My hair has never looked or felt better!