Homemade Herbal Hair Rinse Recipe

Basic Castile Shampoo
Mix 1 part liquid castile soap to 2 parts herbal infusion. Add 1 tsp glycerin per 200 ml shampoo, if desired; it facilitates mixing, also 1 capsule of St. John's Wort . (promote hair growth!)

Shampoo for Blondes: use chamomile or calendula marigold infusion
Shampoo for Brunettes: use rosemary or sage infusion
For Oily Hair: use yarrow, lemon balm, thyme or lemongrass infusion.
For Dry Hair: use chamomile, red clover, comfrey or chamomile infusion.
For all hair types: parsley, linden (lime flower), rosemary or nettle.

Essential oils can also be added to shampoos, both for scent and for their herbal properties. Some to try are: rosemary, basil, marjoram, lemongrass, lemon and lavender.

Herbal shampoo
2 tablespoons catnip
1 tablespoon castile soap
1/4 cup boiling water

Place boiling water in a cup and add catnip. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Add castile soap to cup. Mix well. Apply entire portion to wet hair and lather well. Rinse with cool water.

A natural shampoo combination using honey, for dry, damaged or treated hair:

2 cups liquid castile soap (lavender from a health food store is best)
1/2 half cup of honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vitamin B liquid .

Blend and use one teaspoon per washing massaging into the scalp