One of the best things I have done for my hair is to switch to homemade shampoo. It took me some time to figure out what works for my hair, but the effort was all worth it. And now my dandruff is gone, I have fewer hair falling out, and my hair have never […]
Continue readingIt’s okay to not shampoo. As there are many other fabulous ways to clean your head. Shampoos didn’t exists until 1930s. In India, and many other countries, shampoo became popular only a couple of decades ago. And before its advent people didn’t roam the streets with dirty heads. Rather, they had already identified how […]
Continue readingAs a child, I was fascinated by Halo Egg Shampoo advert, in which a lady in a yellow dress would flaunt her black, shiny and bouncy hair. The promise of egg protein was hard to forget. Although, I can’t remember if we ever bought it. The egg is a very good hair cleanser. Hard […]
Continue readingWhy sulphate free? Sulphates are detergents used in shampoos to get rid of dirt and grease. But, they can be harsh and strip away the natural protective oils from your scalp and hair, resulting in dry flaky scalp, and lusterless hair. And beware of term ‘plant derived’. Claims such as ‘sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) […]
Continue readingFor centuries people in India have mostly used various fruits, barks, stem, seeds and leaves to make their own homemade shampoo. Although, now many people are opting for more convenient options -market bought shampoos; is it good or bad is a big question. Since I was little, I have seen my mother make her own […]
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