No Poo trend doesn’t have to mean you can only use dry shampoo. There are other alternatives like natural hair cleanser. The key ingredients for this recipe are herbs and they’re all good to keep your hair and scalp healthy.
No foam, no harsh chemicals or toxins, but natural herbs and we’re on our way to healthy and happy hair. All the herbs chosen are good in their own and used for ages in alternative medicines for hair and scalp care.
Ingredients
False Daisy Leaves (Powdered) – 1 Tbsp.
Fenugreek Seeds (Powdered) – 1/2 Tsp.
Brahmi Leaves (Powdered) – 1 Tbsp.
Margosa Leaves (Powdered) – 1 Tbsp.
Avaram Senna Flowers (Powdered) – 1 Tsp.
Sandalwood Powder – 1/4 Tsp.
Vetiver Powder – 1/4 Tsp.
Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl and make a paste using Water.
Done!
Tips to Tweak the Recipe
You can use milk or coconut milk instead of water especially if you have dry hair and scalp.
You can also use coconut water, or rose water, or other hydrosols to make a paste – all these are nourishing for the hair and scalp.
You can also add Soap Nut POwder or Hair Fruit Powder to this recipe.
You can use other herbs based on your requirement or availability or preference.
You can also add Onion Juice to this to promote better hair growth, curb hair thinning or hair loss.
You can add Ginger Juice to this recipe to stimulate scalp circulation.
You can use any aromatic herbs or flowers or barks instead of Sandalwood to add aroma to this recipe – rose, lavender buds, geranium petals, etc.
You can also use Aloe Vera Gel to this recipe for added moisturization and nourishment.
Those with dark hair can add hair care herbs like Henna to this recipe.
You can use Rice Water in place of regular water for this recipe.
How to Use the Cleanser?
Use this instead of shampoo or hair cleansers.
Apply the paste to your scalp and hair and massage.
Wait for a few seconds and wash off.
You can use this twice a week for healthy hair and scalp, though this is perfectly good for using daily.
Make sure to rinse thoroughly and follow-up with a conditioning rinse.
Why Use this Hair Cleanser?
This mixture nurtures hair follicles, cleanses hair and scalp gently removing residue, sweat, dirt, debris and makes your hair glossy and healthy. This is especially good for sensitive scalp, or for those with hair or scalp problems like
thinning hair, dandruff, scalp psoriasis, itchy scalp, microbial infestations, greasy or oily scalp, etc. The ingredients are gentle yet effective and can even be used daily, so those who exercise a lot, you don’t have to fret!
Shelf Life
You can make a larger quantity of this mixture and store in an airtight container and prepare the mix whenever needed.
This mixture holds good for months, though preparing fresher batches every 3 – 6 months is ideal.
As always, feel free to write to us for any questions, queries, requests or feedback. We love hearing from you. Tweak the recipe, try out different things and let us know about trysts and successful tweaks. For those who don’t have time to prepare DIY Recipes, we have you covered with a range of organic SLS free Argan Oil based Hair and Scalp products from Vitamins. Do let us know how you like our recipes or if you want any recipe shared here!
