31 Days of MOO No. 5 MOO Coconut Shampoo
I've been asked and asked for a MOO shampoo, one that really works. One that not only cleans but leaves hair soft, shiny and manageable. Well this MOO shampoo does all that. Hannah has long hair, below her shoulders, while I keep mine short, and we are both really happy with the results.
I had to laugh when I asked the boys what they thought of it though - as far as they're concerned shampoo is shampoo - as long as it "doesn't make our hair fall out" they're happy!
You will need:
¼ cup coconut milk
1/3 cup of liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon of vitamin E, olive or almond oil
10 – 20 drops of your favourite pure essential oil
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix.
To use wet your hair thoroughly. Pour about 5ml (1 teaspoon) of the shampoo into your hand and massage through your hair. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use a cider vinegar rinse to condition of you wish to. Dry and style as you normally would.
This mixture will keep up to one month; just remember to shake it well before you use it.
Notes: I use Dr. Bronner's liquid castile soap. It's available at health food shops and some chemists.
Some essential oils that are good for hair are:
Some essential oils for different hair types are:
Normal: Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Rosemary
Oily: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon
Dry: Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Sandalwood
Damaged: Lavender, Frankincense
Fine: Geranium
I had to laugh when I asked the boys what they thought of it though - as far as they're concerned shampoo is shampoo - as long as it "doesn't make our hair fall out" they're happy!
You will need:
¼ cup coconut milk
1/3 cup of liquid castile soap
1 tablespoon of vitamin E, olive or almond oil
10 – 20 drops of your favourite pure essential oil
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix.
To use wet your hair thoroughly. Pour about 5ml (1 teaspoon) of the shampoo into your hand and massage through your hair. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use a cider vinegar rinse to condition of you wish to. Dry and style as you normally would.
This mixture will keep up to one month; just remember to shake it well before you use it.
Notes: I use Dr. Bronner's liquid castile soap. It's available at health food shops and some chemists.
Some essential oils that are good for hair are:
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Ylang-ylang
- Mint
- Lemongrass
- Lemon
- Chamolile
- Clary Sage
- Cedarwood
Some essential oils for different hair types are:
Normal: Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Geranium, Orange, Lavender, Rosemary
Oily: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon
Dry: Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Sandalwood
Damaged: Lavender, Frankincense
Fine: Geranium