How to make your own hair products:

How to make your own hair products:

• Create a simple shampoo using equal parts castile soap and water. Pour 4 fl oz (120 mL) of castile soap and 4 fl oz (120 mL) of water into a plastic or glass container. Then, stir the soap and water together gently to combine them. Wet your hair and apply a quarter-sized amount (about 15 mL) to your hair. Work it in with your fingertips and then rinse it away.Mix in 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil for a moisturizing shampoo.Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to create a scented shampoo.

• Mix up your own conditioner using ingredients from your kitchen. Mix 1 mashed banana or avocado, or 4 fl oz (120 mL) of plain, whole-milk yogurt with 1 tsp (5 mL) of coconut or olive oil, and 1 tsp (5 mL) of honey. Apply the conditioner to your hair after you shampoo it. Let it sit for about 3 minutes, then rinse your hair thoroughly to get all of the conditioner out.Keep in mind that this mixture won’t keep at room temperature. Put it in an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you want something you can spritz into your hair to help detangle it, make a leave-in conditioner.

• Combine gelatin and water for a natural hairspray. Add 1 tsp (5 g) of gelatin to 8 fl oz (240 mL) of hot water. Stir the gelatin into the water until it dissolves. Let the water cool, and then transfer the gelatin hairspray to a spray bottle. Spritz it onto wet or dry hair as needed.You can store the hairspray at room temperature for about 6 months, but shake it before each use as the gelatin may separate from the water.

• Make hair gel out of aloe vera gel. Purchase pure aloe vera gel from a store, measure out 1/2 cup (120 mL). Mix in about 20 drops of essential oil if desired to add scent to the hair gel.Store the hair gel in an air-tight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 months.