Recommend a natural shampoo and conditioner please

missk_2

Hello
I'd like to start using a shampoo and conditioner that are natural and chemical free, can anyone recommend something they use and gives good results please?

Also, I'd love to find a natural alternative to 'Frizz ease' but cannot think of an alternative that isn't too oily/ heavy. Have you managed to find an alternative to this product?

I'd appreciate any advice here - I really want to get rid of all the chemicals in my beauty cabinet.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
missk

Desperate_Housewife_2-2

Hi Missk,

The only shampoo and conditioner I have found which ticks all the boxes is the bar ones from Lush. They don't come on plastic bottles which is good and are made from natural ingrediants.

I have dry hair and was using loads of the frzzeeze stuff but have recently switched to olive oil. I rub a tiny amount into my hands and smooth it onto the ends of my hair (not near the roots) after I've washed it and then blow dry it. I was amazed at how moisturised it looks and is far better than all the chemical based stuff I've used.

BTW, I read that Catherine Zeta Jones uses caviar on her locks to make it look shiny but its hardly MSE is it!

Justie

Lush is good although I live in a hard water area and find it less good than when I had softer water. I now use Aveda - if you buy the 1l bottles they last forever so cut down on waste etc.

diefenbaker

Faith in Nature seem quite good, especially the aloe vera one.Seems to be quite natural as well.

valleymatt

Hi Missk, I found a website where they give you details on how to make your own natural hair remedies. The website and transcript are listed below. Hope it helps.

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/hair.html

[SIZE=-1]We all love our hair and would not mind taking that extra step to take care of it. For beautiful, lustrous and shiny hair use these simple home remedies.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• A tea and beer rinse is one of the oldest ways to bring shine to your hair. Boil used tea leaves in enough water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]• In the similar fashion you can use flat beer (i.e. after letting the fizz out). This is a great conditioner to be used for your hair.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• Lemon juice mixed with water can also be used as a last rinse to give your hair a shiny and bouncy look.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• A shiny look is also provided if you use vinegar for your final rinse.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• To bring that shine one can use honey to keep your scalp moisturized. You can make honey lotion for your hair by mixing 3 teaspoons of honey for pint of water.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very beneficial for your hair. It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been lacking for quite a while.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• You can add small amount of baking soda in the shampoo which, removes dirt and grease from your hair to give you the shiny look.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• To remove the dirt and other matter from your hair you can use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of condensed water. This can be stored in the refrigerator and can be used every two weeks for clean, smooth, silky and shiny hair. The proper way to use this solution is to wet your hair with warm water, shampoo it later rinse it. Pour two cups of this mixture and leave it in your hair for sometime. The last stage is to rinse your hair with cold-water.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• To get that extra shine for your hair brew one cup of strong espresso, let it cool. Pour the espresso over your dry hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it to get the extra shine and glow.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• You can also make Egg shampoo at home which requires 1 egg, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon castile soap, 1/2 a cup water or herbal tea and last but not the least 5 drops of essential oils of your choice. Blend all these together to make an Egg shampoo which can bring shine to your hair.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]• Many of us who want to clean their hair use shampoos. Try this for a change, massage baking soda into your hair and scalp. This absorbs oil and loosens the dead skin on the scalp. Rinse it thoroughly with water. In the initial stages the hair would be dry but after several weeks you would be dandruff free with smooth and shiny hair.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Warning[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.[/SIZE]

Good Luck!

morg_monster

FYI, the lush shampoos (bar and creamy ones) do contain sodium lauryl sulphates or others in that class. If this is among the chemicals you are looking to avoid you'll have to look elsewhere. Faith in nature shampoos also contain these ingredients.

I've got to be honest, if you can, try and get small trial bottles to try out rather than buying a big bottle (they are usually pretty pricey). i went down this road (environmental rather than health reasons) for a bit and was really not too impressed with the results (though i did only try 1 set of products). after 3 weeks of using faith in nature shampoo and conditioners I had to go back to my old stuff, my hair just was pretty naff looking. I hope you have more luck than me. I just couldn't afford to keep trying things until I found something that works for me! And I wasn't sufficiently conscientious to keep using it while not being 100% happy

I know there are lots of people posting on this board that have some great site recommendations.

oldMcDonald

I'm going to jump in and recommend (yet again) Pure Nuff Stuff. I love them - they are chemical free and not as expensive as other brands can be.

http://www.purenuffstuff.co.uk/category/4.php

earthmother

I use Duchy shampoo usually, and have used Green People before - both take a bit of getting used to after the commercial ranges as they don't lather up the same, but do well for my hair - in fact my scalp, which has always been bad, is in the best condition it's been for years.

judyjetson

I'm currently using Natura Organics fortifying shampoo, which is pretty good. It's very runny but seems to lather up well. Green People's moisturising shampoo is good as well. They do a travel size Aloe vera one for 2.75 and you can get free p&p on your first purchase, so a cheap way to try it out. Then if you like it, order it here - https://www.discountvitaminsandherbs.com - it's cheaper and p&p is free. You really do need to use conditioners though with natural shampoos. I've also tried the Naked shampoo range from Boots - left my hair feeling matted and horrible.

Hapless_2

plant and grow soapwort and make your own

oldMcDonald

....or collect horse chestnut leaves (or is it the conkers that have the saponins in them? I can't remember)

I had the idea of trying to make some laundry stuff from them a couple of years ago, but never got round to it. Hmmm........*off to google*....