How to Make a Shampoo Bar
This is the best homemade shampoo bar! Made with cocoa butter, vitamin E oil, essential oils, and a melt and pour soap base.
I recently posted a melt and pour soap bar and mentioned that it was so fun to make and somewhat addicting. Immediately I wanted to learn how to make a shampoo bar. I have always wanted to experiment with a shampoo bar recipe, but just like the soap, I was scared away.
The idea of using lye and all the special equipment sounded daunting to me. So I decided to try a melt and pour shampoo bar and needless to say, I was very impressed. This is the best shampoo bar recipe because it is so easy, and it actually works.
If you are new to natural shampoo and conditioner, your hair may need a little time to adjust. Having dry shampoo on hand can make the transition a little easier.
Shampoo bars are similar to a soap bar and can be used to wash your hair. They can be very moisturizing which is great for damaged hair. You can make these several different ways and customize them to fit your hair type.
I am going to be using a melt and pour soap base in this recipe. If you have dry or damaged hair, you may want to try shea butter, honey, or a coconut milk soap base.
Both glycerin and goat milk melt and pour soap base are great for healthy normal hair.
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Shea butter melt and pour soap base
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Organic oil clear glycerin soap base
Goats milk melt and pour soap base
Honey melt and pour soap base
Coconut milk melt and pour soap base
As you can see, there are lots of options when choosing a soap base. All of them will work similarly, and the recipe will remain the same. Depending on your hair type will determine which soap base works best for you.
Melt and pour soap bases make a great option for easy soap making. It is as easy as it sounds! You literally melt the base and pour it into the mold.
Now, if you are wondering why not just use the base as is, I will tell you! Once it is melted, you have the option of adding in more ingredients that can benefit your hair. And this makes it very easy to customize your shampoo bar the way you want.
You may notice that I like to sneak this ingredient into almost all my DIY products, and that is probably why I am tempted to eat things like my homemade lip balm and body butter. This stuff is amazing for the skin, hair, and makes for delicious chocolates.
Cocoa butter is extremely moisturizing for the skin and works well at conditioning the hair. It provides shine, protects against split ends, and softens hair.
Olive oil is somewhat popular in soap bars and can be found in my lard soap recipe. It is excellent for adding moisture to dry damaged hair, protecting against split ends, and leaving the scalp healthy. This is a great shampoo add-in, especially if you suffer from dandruff or extremely dry hair.
Vitamin E oil is incredible for hair and skin. It will leave hair soft and promote a beautiful shine. It too will add moisturizing properties and protect hair from split ends.
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I love adding essential oils to all my soaps, skincare and hair care products. Not only do they add a pleasant aroma, but they also add a lot of benefits.
Listed below are the best essential oils for hair and several blends to try in these shampoo bars.
The best part about making your own hair care products or skincare products is that you can customize it the way you want. In this recipe, you can choose your soap base and the essential oils you want to add.
Lavender and rosemary are two of my favorites for hair because they can help to strengthen, lengthen, and thicken the hair. They can help to treat dry hair, as well as overly oily hair, and can help prevent split ends.
Other essential oils that are good for the hair include:
This recipe calls for 25-50 drops of essential oils. This is a large range because it really depends on your personal preference. Some people like a strong scent, and others prefer little to no scent.
This can be the fun part! Use one essential oil or a blend of oils in this homemade shampoo bar.
Use your hands to massage it into the scalp and hair. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing it out with warm water. After washing your hair with a shampoo bar, condition the hair with a natural conditioner.
If stored in an airtight container, these melt and pour shampoo bars can last up to one year.
If you make a large batch at a time, be sure to store the ones you are not using in an airtight container to preserve longer.
NOTE: Rosemary essential oil is a natural preservative and can be used in the bars to extend shelf life.
Be sure to try an apple cider hair rinse after shampooing for more additional benefits.
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This post was last modified on 19/10/2023 13:58
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