In this article discover some of the best natural hair cleansers for strong and healthy hair.
Are you tired of using those expensive shampoos and hair conditioners that promise you to get great hair and still finding no results?
Do you want to save yourself from spending your hard earned money on artificial hair cleanser products? If the answer to both the questions is a big YES, then you are in the right place.
Not only using the ready-made hair cleansers on your hair has added a risk of exposure to harmful chemicals, but companies also tend to make a huge amount of money by terribly overpricing the products.
So, without wasting any more time lets discuss the various types of natural cleansers you can make at home for getting strong, natural and healthy hairs.
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1. Soapnut Berries (Or Reetha)
We all have heard about Reetha, as it has been used in our country for ages. Reetha contains natural detergents called saponins that act as a wonderful hair cleanser.
Reetha is known to add bulk and shine to the hair strands, thus making the hair feel thicker and smoother. With the added advantage of having antifungal and anti-bacterial properties, Reetha works well in combating against dandruff.
Reetha Hair Cleanser:
You can make a decoction using Reetha, but that won’t be as effective as using the Reetha powder.
You can make a perfect hair cleanser using the reetha powder by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take Reetha powder (2 Tablespoons) in a small bowl. Add a sufficient amount of hot water to form a running paste.
- Rest this paste for around 10 minutes. Apply this paste on the hair & scalp and massage for fa ew minutes.
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water.
NOTE 1: You can repeat this process if required. Reetha has seldom used alone, as it has a drying effect on the hair. To combat this problem, Shikakai is also added to the mixture.
NOTE 2: If you have curly or long hairs, wash the hair thoroughly as the paste can stick with the hairs.
To increase the potency of the mixture, you can also add following herbs to the prepared mixture of Reetha and Shikakai: hibiscus flower (detangling of hair), amla (conditioning of the hair), lavender (scalp balancing), orange peel (adds shine to the hair), Brahmi (rejuvenating the hair), licorice (conditioning), or neem (antiseptic).This paste works best for each and every hair type
2. Shikakai
Shikakai is one of the best natural hair cleaners. It has the unique property of cleaning the hair without removing the natural oils present in them. The hair conditioning properties of the Shikakai makes the hair soft, shiny and bouncy.
Shikakai also balances the pH of the scalp, thus making it free from the effects of dandruff. With the added nourishing qualities present in them, Shikakai strengthens the roots of the hair and makes them strong and healthy.
Shikakai Hair Cleanser :
You can use it to make a decoction in the same way Reetha is used, or you can make use of its powder. Using Shikakai powder or decoction for hair cleansing is up to the personal choice of the user. You can try both ways and figure out the way that works best for you.
Using Shikakai powder or decoction for hair cleansing is up to the personal choice of the user. You can try both ways and figure out the way that works best for you.
If you have an oily or greasy hair, Shikakai powder can be used along with Reetha.
If you have normal hair, then you can follow the steps mentioned below:
- Take Shikakai powder (2 Tablespoons) in a small bowl
- Add sa ufficient amount of hot water to form a running paste. Rest this paste for around 10 minutes
- Apply this paste on the hair & scalp and massage for fa ew minutes .
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water
NOTE 1: Again, you can increase the potency of the mixture by adding the ingredients mentioned above in Reetha.
NOTE 2: Both Shikakai and Reetha works great in Hard Water
This paste works best for each and every hair type
3. Eggs
Eggs are great for getting rid of oily or greasy hair. Not only the application of eggs on hair makes them completely free from all types of impurities, but also adds volume and shine to them.
The goodness of vitamins and minerals present in the eggs, such as B12, biotin, selenium, pantothenic acid and iodine, makes them a perfect hair tonic too.
Egg Hair Cleanser :
You can very easily make an egg based shampoo by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take a couple of eggs in a bowl
- Add warm water in the bowl in the proportion 3 Tablespoons: 1 egg
- Add a few drops of essential oils, like peppermint essential oil, to make the mixture smell better
- Now, whisk the entire mixture gently to make a homogenous mixture
- Apply this mixture on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the mixture rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
NOTE 1: As the egg white contains a lot of protein, it has a tendency to make certain types of scalp and hair very coarse and dry. To avoid this, people having such type of hair can use egg yolk instead of egg white.
NOTE 2: This method should be used only once per week, otherwise it will result in protein overload, which in turn would make your hair brittle and dry.
This paste works best for Normal, greasy and oily hair
4. Rhassoul Clay
The Rhassoul clay has unique properties that are very beneficial for the hair. It has a silky texture and acts as a soft natural hair cleanser.
When applied to the hair, this clay absorbs all types of impurities that are present in the hair and scalp. The abundance of natural minerals in the clay helps in moisturizing the hair and improving the elasticity of the hair, thus making it very soft.
If you have an itchy or irritated scalp, then this clay would help in soothing the itchiness. The clay may also remove dandruff from the scalp.
Rhassoul Hair Cleanser:
Traditionally it has been used in Morocco for a very long time by mixing the clay with rose floral water and Argan oil. By mixing such ingredients a nice shampoo is created.
- To make your very own hair cleanser, you can follow the steps mentioned below:
- Take Rhassoul clay (3 Tablespoons) in a small bowl
- Add sufficient amount of water or unique herbal infusion to the clay and mix it to form a paste
- Add a teaspoon of essential oils, like apricot kernel, almond, or olive, to the paste and stir it well
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with water
NOTE: Herbal infusion includes ingredients such as rosemary, chamomile, amla, lavender, black tea, aloe vera, etc.
This paste works best for normal damaged, dry, and coarse hair. The paste can also be applied to oily hair, but it can prove to be over-moisturizing hence should be applied in very small amounts.
5. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of the best natural products for curing skin and hair related disorders.Aloe is known to deeply moisturize the hair, thus making it healthier, silkier and smoother.
If you are having itchiness, redness, and irritation in your scalp, then you can apply Aloe Vera for its soothing effects on the hair scalp.
Aloe Vera Hair Cleanser:
You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Pluck fresh Aloe Vera leaves from the plant directly.
- Now, extract the fresh gel present in the leaves by crushing them.
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes.
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 10 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
Note: Using Aloe Vera on hair is more like a mild conditioning wash
This paste works best for all types of hair
6. Hibiscus
Hibiscus is known for having mucilage (a soft and slippery substance) in both of its leaf and flower that helps in cleansing the hair, deeply. The huge amount of proteins present in this plant proves effective in the treatment of hair loss and dandruff.
The plant also helps with detangling of hair by sealing the cuticles of the hair strands. Also, the moisturizing properties in Hibiscus help in restoring the hair’s natural state.
Hibiscus Hair Cleanser:
You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take a handful of hibiscus flowers and leaves and sprinkle some water on them
- Now, grind them together to make a smooth and slippery paste
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 10 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with water
Note: Using Aloe Vera on hair is more like a mild conditioning wash
This paste works best for all types of hair
7. Bentonite Clay
This clay is a proven hair cleanser and suits best for greasy and oily hair. Being rich in Silica, it is known to soothe irritated and itchy scalp resulting from hair breakage, dandruff, and dry hair. It also absorbs impurities from the hair scalp thus cleanses it from its roots.
Bentonite Hair Cleanser:
You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take Bentonite clay (4 Tablespoons) in a small bowl
- Add sufficient amount of water or unique herbal infusion to the clay and mix it to form a runny paste
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with water
This paste works best for normal and oily hair
8. Chickpea Flour
The chickpea four has been used for hair cleansing due to the presence of saponins in them. Saponin acts as a natural detergent, thus cleansing the hair from the inside. The huge amount of protein present in them strengthens the hair from inside.
Chickpea Flour Hair Cleanser
- You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take Besan (3 Tablespoons) in a small bowl
- Add the yogurt to the bowl (2 tablespoons) and mix the ingredients well to make a smooth paste
- Add a few drops of Aloe Vera juice to the paste for enhancing the potency of the paste
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with water
This paste works best for normal and oily hair
9. Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti)
Multani Mitti is a very powerful cleanser that has been used since ages ago for treating a range of hair and skin conditions.
It has a unique property of absorbing impurities, thus, can be used on hair for removing excess oil and garb from the hair and scalp.
The huge amounts of minerals present in them, prove effective for strengthening hair shaft and increasing the shine of the hair.
Multani Mitti Hair Cleanser:
You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take Multani Mitti (3 Tablespoons) in a small bowl
- Add sufficient amount of water or unique herbal infusion to the clay and mix it to form a paste
- Apply this paste on the hair scalp and massage for few minutes
- Now, let the paste rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with water
NOTE 1: To boost the potency of the paste you can also add teeth/shikakai powder to it.
NOTE 2: For people having lackluster or dry hair, they can add aloe vera or orange peel powder to the above-mentioned paste.
This paste works best for all types of hair
10. Rice Water
Rice water contains such agents, like inositol, that are known to heal damaged hair, reducing the friction of the hair surface and improving the elasticity of the hair.
Rice Water Hair Cleanser :
You can easily make a hair cleanser using Bentonite by following the steps mentioned below:
- Take half cup uncooked rice with sufficient water in a small bowl
- Let the rice soak in water for around 15 minutes.
- Knead the rice until a cloudy appearance is observed in the water
- After straining the rice water, put it in a clean bowl
- Add some amount of Shikakai powder to the rice water (If you want, not necessarily required)
- The rice water prepared can be used as a conditioning wash or as a mild hair wash.
- By pouring the rice water on the hair scalp, massage the scalp and hair, gently.
- Let the water rest on the scalp for around 5 minutes
- Now, rinse thoroughly with water
This method works best for all types of hair.
After reading through all the ingredients and step mentioned above, you must have got the basic idea as to how to keep your hair healthy and fit, naturally.
We hope that you now understand how easy it is to manage hair care at home by using ingredients that are generally present in every household.
