- Mix together 1/2 cup liquid castile soap, 1/2 cup distilled water, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Shake well before each use and store in a lidded container. This shampoo can be scented with a few drops of the essential oil of your choice. Try rose essential oil or geranium for a lovely scent. Peppermint and lavender are both thought to be beneficial to hair.
- Combine 2/3 cup of liquid castile soap with 1/3 cup of distilled water. Stir in one teaspoon of sea salt until dissolved. Add 3 teaspoons of jojoba oil, 15 drops of peppermint essential oil, 5 drops of spearmint essential oil, and 5 drops of bergamot essential oil. Decant to a container with a lid. Shake before each use and use as you would use any other shampoo.
- Bring 8 ounces of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon each of stinging nettles and lavender, which are both herbs. Cover the pan and simmer on low for 30 minutes. Strain the infusion into a bottle and discard the herbs. Add 3 ounces of castile soap and cap the bottle. Shake gently to combine and store in a cool place.
- Place 2 cup of distilled water in a pan and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoon of dried peppermint, 2 tablespoons of dried spearmint, and 1 tablespoon of dried sage to the pot and cover. Remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes. Strain the infusion and discard the herbs. Add 1/4 cup of grated castile soap to the infusion and stir until the soap dissolves. Pour into a plastic squirt bottle and add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice. Lavender oil is a degreaser and gives a pleasant scent.
- Combine 1/4 cup of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Massage into wet hair and scalp. Let it sit for five minutes and rinse well. This is a soap-free natural shampoo that will leave hair feeling clean and soft. There will be no bubbles with the soap-free shampoo.
