Clarifying means bringing your hair's pH down to it’s proper acidic value when using a alkaline cleanser. This dual process is damaging to your hair and your scalp, as it forces your hair's pH to go up to 8 or 9 and then go back down to a 4.5 in a very short period of time. This is why so many shampoos on the market advertise on them being pH balanced shampoos. Therefore it is advisable to only use this shampoo 1-2 times per month to get rid of hair product or pollutant build-up.
- Mix 1-2 cups of warm water with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
- Apply to your hair in the shower and let it sit for few minutes .
- Rinse completely.
Dry Shampoo -
- Use to soak up unwanted hair oils, when you’re short on time.
- Coconut milk powder/cornmeal/baby powder/baking powder (all will work).
- Lightly dust your roots with the powder of your choice for an instant matte look which makes the hair look freshly washed.
Thickening Rinse -
- Beer Rinse -
- Gives your hair bounce and loads of body.
- First Shampoo and condition your hair.
- Now take a room temperature hops beer and pour it over your hair.
- Leave it in for a few minutes and rinse lightly.
- Flour Rinse -
- Take blended whole oats &/or cornstarch &/or arrowroot powder (¾ tablespoon of each)
- Mix with the 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 cup of warm water
- Add more water to obtain the desired thickness.
Source -
http://www.today.com/style/diy-hair-care-recipes-make-your-own-shampoo-conditioner-1D80018502