Shampoo

[ChrisG]

Hello guys,

Just was curious as to what you are using for Shampoo? My barber sells 33.3 OZ (Liter bottles) of American Crew and wanted to know opinions on others you have used . I have an Citrus Mint and find it a very light clean scent and not harsh at all on my hair but not very moisturizing for the cold winter months.

 

[airplanedoc]

Sorry, I can't help I don't have any recipes for shampoo

 

[mretzloff]

Sorry, I can't help I don't have any recipes for shampoo

Bacon grease. C'mon think outside the box

 

[ChrisG]

i didn't know where to put it and took a shot in the dark... FML..

 

[mretzloff]

i didn't know where to put it and took a shot in the dark... FML..

Do not say that, unless you find and read the thread where I brought up that website and got hung

 

[dwnwrdishvnwrd]

He did mention citrus and mint.

 

[dwnwrdishvnwrd]

Here is the forum you may want to put it in.

 

[Kouros]

Shampoo Ingredients:

2 lb 10 oz olive oil
1 lb 7 oz of solid-type vegetable shortening
1 lb coconut oil
10-1/4 oz lye (sodium hydroxide)
2 pints water
1-1/2 oz glycerine (glycerol)
1/2 oz alcohol (I'd use vodka or other food-quality ethanol and call it close enough. Do not use methanol.)
1-1/2 oz castor oil
essential oils (optional), such as peppermint, rosemary, lavender, for fragrance and therapeutic properties
Let's Make Shampoo!
In a large pan, mix together the olive oil, shortening, and coconut oil.

In a well-ventilated area, preferably wearing gloves and eye protection in case of accidents, mix the lye and water. Use a glass or enameled container. This is an exothermic reaction, so heat will be produced.

Warm the oils to 95°F-98°F and allow the lye solution to cool to the same temperature. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to set both containers into a large sink or pan full of water that is at the correct temperature.

When both mixtures are at the proper temperature, stir the lye solution into the oils. The mixture will turn opaque and may darken.

When the mixture has a creamy texture, stir in the glycerine, alcohol, castor oil, and any fragrance oils or colorants.

You have a couple of options here. You can pour the shampoo into soap molds and allow it to harden. To use this shampoo, either lather it with your hands and work it into your hair or else shave flakes into hot water to liquefy it.

The other option is to make liquid shampoo, which involves adding more water to your shampoo mixture and bottling it.
You may have noticed that many shampoos are pearlescent. You can make your homemade shampoo glittery by adding glycol distearate, which is a natural wax derived from stearic acid. The tiny wax particles reflect light, causing the effect.

 

[Monkeydad]

Sorry, I've never developed the taste for it.

 

[sweeetkisser]

the good recipe for a shampoo is the one that really cares for your hair and

scalp and doesn't damage it.... why dont try using a baby shampoo..

weird it may sound but its really effective cause it never causes dandruff,

cares for the scalp and nourishes the hair... nothing to loose if you'll try..

 

[pjdatzil]

I use american crew shampoo, conditioner, and body wash....I'm a big fan of all 3.

 

[Gruder]

I personally prefer the Aveda Rosemary Mint to the Am. Crew mint. Mama Bear also makes a nice shampoo.

 

[ChrisG]

The Aveda is very nice but I get the AC for a few bucks off .

 

[AndyG]

I use Clubman Country Club shampoo and Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar.

Andy

 

[orchestrion]

The person that cuts my hair (my whole family has been going to her for years) sells all of her customers "salon brand" products at the price that she pays for them- which is a surprising amount cheaper than what one would normally pay. I use American Crew shampoo and conditioner as well!

 

[DanOK]

Based on recommendations from others here I switched to Nexxus shampoo about four or five months ago. Managed to get rid of a nagging dandruff problem that has dogged me for years. I know there are some great discussions on the forum and suggest you do a few searches around "shampoo" as part of your research.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I recently started using the Clubman - wonderful stuff! I also use the 365 unscented shampoo and comditioner from Whole Foods. It's reasonably priced and very good. Another I use once a week is the Neutrogena shampoo designed to clean everything out of your hair. I can't remember the exact name, but it's amber colored and comes in a squarish bottle for $5-$6. It takes everything out of your hair and leaves it very clean. I don't use it every day because it leaves my hair too dry if I use it more than one day in a row.

 

[Isaac]

Clubman Shampoo. At 4 bucks a bottle +/- its a great deal and leaves my scalp in great condition. It also has a great scent.

 

[rsp1202]

Agree on the Clubman.

 

[rafikz]

Currently alternating between:

- Amercian Crew daily shampoo for oily hair: got a huuuuuuge bottle for nothing

- Axe Just Clean: yes Axe, and a good shampoo

- Head and Shoulders Citrus Breeze: I don't have dandruff, but it smells great and is good for oily hair