Learn how to make homemade Lavender Rosemary Shampoo with this easy recipe and tutorial.
This wonderfully scented homemade Lavender Rosemary shampoo with essential oils is a great way to skip all the added ingredients that you may want to avoid in commercially made beauty products. This recipe is made up of 4 simple ingredients, each chosen for the natural benefit they bring to your hair and scalp. Rosemary leaves your hair soft and shiny, and is also great for dry scalp and dandruff. Lavender is wonderful for dry scalp and stimulates hair growth. Castile soap, when diluted properly, is a great ingredient for cleaning your hair. While it is a much lower sudsing ingredient than you are used to, believe it or not, that is a good thing, because sulfates strip your hair of natural oils and dry out your follicles. In addition, washing your hair everyday strips it of its natural oils, unless we get dirty or sweaty we only wash our hair about 3 times a week and just rinse the other days.
Homemade Lavender Rosemary Shampoo
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Lavender Castile Soap
- 1 1/2 cups distilled water
- 3 tsp. virgin coconut oil
- 1 – 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- 1 – 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
Directions:
Melt coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. It should only take about 20-30 seconds to become fully liquefied.
Combine water, coconut oil , castile soap, and essential oils in a pint mason jar and shake vigorously to combine.
Pour into a plastic container to store and use. An empty shampoo bottle is a great container or you can pick up a new pump or squeeze bottle from the craft store.
How to use homemade shampoo:
Squirt a quarter sized amount of shampoo into the palm of your hand
Rub hands together to create lather.
Massage shampoo through hair, beginning at the roots.
Rinse hair well with water as cold as you can tolerate; the cold water will seal your ends and provide a greater shine.
Printable Recipe for Lavender Rosemary Shampoo
Homemade Lavender Rosemary Shampoo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Lavender Castile Soap
- 1 1/2 cups distilled water
- 3 teaspoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 - 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- 1 - 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. It should only take about 20-30 seconds to become fully liquefied.
- Combine water, coconut oil , castile soap, and essential oils in a pint mason jar and shake vigorously to combine.
- Pour into a plastic container to store and use.
Notes
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Annie says
December 1, 2014 at 10:10 amDo you need to use a conditioner after this or just use the shampoo? Have been looking for an easy natural DIY shampoo, can’t wait to make this!
B. Smith says
July 18, 2016 at 2:09 pmI used this shampoo today for my 7 yr. old nephew in which he had burns and scrapes. We also used it bubble bath as he called it. Smells great and I know that it helped his deeper scrapes to heal. He said, that he felt great after using it. My soap was castile peppermint, it was what I had on hand. Worked very well with rosemary and lavender It did not burn even the cut/burned area on his knee.
Jo Reid says
August 4, 2016 at 7:15 amI was also wondering if you use a conditioner after. Also would this help if my 10 year old has a smelly scalp? We can wash her hair but she never gets the clean, nice smelling hair my other kids get after they shampoo.
Mary says
November 19, 2016 at 6:39 amHi Jo
We haven’t tried the shampoo yet, but for “stinky” scalp, we have found that 1/2-1C of white vinegar, massaged into scalp prior to shampooing works to remove the oily scalp smell.
SF says
April 5, 2018 at 2:48 amcan you use still water instead of distilled as its so hard to find
Stephanie says
June 20, 2018 at 9:31 pmGrocery store is where I buy my distilled water
Tobi says
June 25, 2018 at 5:53 pmI got distilled water today at Walmart for 95 cents
Hind says
May 10, 2017 at 12:09 pmYes I.need a conditionner
Nicki says
March 5, 2018 at 5:41 pmYou can opt for an Apple cider vinegar rinse instead of conditioner. That’s what I’ve been using for a couple of weeks. It leaves me hair shiney and soft. Depending on the length of your hair….. mine is very long just about to the top of my waist line. Here is my conversion:
16 oz of cool water,
2 tablespoons of ACV braggs or comparable organic brand
4/5 drops of young living cedar wood oil
4/5 drops of young living bergamot oil
4/5 drops of young living lavender oil
Shake very well before application…. wash hair rinse! Pour mixture over entire scalp and let run through length of hair ….apply a small amount of your own natural organic conditioner to only the very ends and let sit while you bathe… your then rinse and let dry natural if possible…. I love it.
I don’t use it more than 2X a week. But it varies with each individual… do some research and see for your self. It works great for me and my son. You can even change up the essentials oils to suit your individual taste…. no one body chemistry is the same. Enjoy❤️
Adela Bernal says
June 18, 2018 at 6:40 pmwhat is the ACV braggs
Alea Milham says
June 18, 2018 at 10:55 pmApple Cider Vinegar – Braggs is a brand.
Srishti says
September 9, 2018 at 11:19 amHow long we can store it?
Meghan says
December 6, 2014 at 6:20 pmIs it okay to use only one essential oil? I know it won’t necessarily give it a nice balanced scent, but I only have one essential oil (tea tree oil) in my home at the moment and would love to try it out!
Alea Milham says
December 6, 2014 at 10:54 pmYes, you can use just one of the essential oils if you wish.
Natalie says
December 8, 2014 at 10:56 amHow many drops of essential oil do you use?
Carol says
November 8, 2015 at 7:37 pmRECIPES states 1-3 drops of each oil!
Asa says
December 10, 2014 at 8:25 amwhat can u use instead of coconut? My daughter is allergic to use
Amie says
March 26, 2015 at 5:55 pmYou can try 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of warm water with 1 drop essential oil as a shampoo. One drop of essential oil is all you need. Does not leave hair feeling oily.
Amie says
March 26, 2015 at 5:56 pmSorry, I meant to say 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup warm water with one drop essential oil.
Morgan says
June 22, 2016 at 7:26 pmGrape seed oil might be an option. it’s a lighter oil, I use as a moisturizer for my face.
LUnaMOM says
October 14, 2017 at 8:55 amLove love GO
and almond oil too
Siobhan says
August 15, 2016 at 4:56 amJojoba oil is great on hair!
Kat says
July 15, 2017 at 10:09 pmJojoba oil should be an adequate alternative
lindsey says
December 17, 2014 at 8:10 pmHow many drops of each oil do you use?
Karen W. says
January 22, 2015 at 6:46 amI know it’s convenient to use a plastic bottle but since essential oils break down the plastic I would use a glass bottle if you could.
Kay Morton says
January 17, 2016 at 12:21 pmUse a PET plastic bottle, or glass if you prefer.
SeaSvilas says
January 29, 2015 at 8:37 amDoes this rinse out well from hair in semi hard water? I’ve had bad experience with castile soap not rinsing out and leaving my hair heavy and greasy/dry at the same time, being an oil based soap.. 🙁
DaNita says
March 14, 2016 at 11:19 pmAs a substitute to castile soap you can use the shavings of any bar of soap. I looked it up on the castile site.
Myriam says
March 27, 2016 at 1:13 amYou should rince your hair with half a liter water to which you add some apple cider vinegar. Works like a charm for me!
Elizabeth Hdz says
October 23, 2017 at 12:30 amI tried this shampoo too, but I don’t know why my hair looks opaque without shiny at all… can somebody please help me cause I already bought all of the ingredients… thanks..!
Susan says
April 2, 2015 at 2:45 pmHow many drops of each oil do you use?
Lori says
April 11, 2015 at 6:41 pmI made this yesterday, and used about 10 drops of each essential oil. I am thinking I used too much oil. Next batch, I will reduce essential oil to 1 each. If I still think there’s too much oil after reducing essential oils, I will reduce coconut oil. I believe this is going to be a winner once I find the right balance for my hair. Thank you for the recipe.
Chris says
June 15, 2015 at 10:53 amI made it today and my hair was very greasy in the shower. Once I got out of the dryer and used the hair dryer on it. My hair had lots of body!!! Like 80’s hair which is not the look I was going for. Some advice please!
courtney says
May 10, 2015 at 10:23 amCan you freeze this shampoo in ice trays? I already make my own shampoo but I really like the rosemary in this one. Oh, I love your website.
Jasmine says
April 21, 2017 at 6:22 pmHow do you make yours?
How do you condition?
Eli says
August 9, 2015 at 8:45 amThis has left my hair incredibly greasy. Is this one of those recipes that your hair needs an adjusting period? I really want to use a natural shampoo, but can’t handle it if it leaves my hair greasy. Any advice?
Katie says
March 13, 2016 at 9:03 amI have had the same experience – I am not sure what to do. Have you found the answer to this yet, Eli?
Melody says
April 23, 2016 at 1:50 pmIf you have hard water in your area, try using distilled water in the recipe instead of tap water. I have not tried that in this recipe yet, but it helped in a similar one.
Fran says
July 30, 2017 at 8:46 pmI cut the coconut oil down to 1 tsp. I have thin fine hair and the 3 tsp just weighed my hair down.
Monica says
April 11, 2016 at 8:51 pmThanks! Is this runny, or thick like a commercial shampoo?
Dora says
May 29, 2016 at 9:27 pmI’m not a promoter person generally. However, I do know that our local health food and supplement store carries truly natural hygiene products. Deoderant, body cleansers , hair cleansers, lotions etc. they can be a tad pricey for some, but if you aren’t comfortable or to busy to make your own. I started this route before I got to where I make my own stuff. I have found that an apple cider vinegar rinse fixed the homemade oily problem. Along with reducing the coconut oil and only using 1-3 drops of essential oils combined so if I use two different essential oils I only use one drop of each for scent. The Castile soap already has essential oils.
Jasmine says
April 21, 2017 at 6:21 pmHow do you make your shampoo?
Do rinse right after shampooing? Do you use a conditioner?
Jamie says
December 12, 2017 at 11:22 pmYes, rinse after any shampooing… It’s soap, you don’t want to leave any kind soap of on your hair or on your scalp, it’ll make your head dry and itchy.
Sarah Wells says
May 3, 2018 at 2:15 pmThe unscented doesnt
Pablo TUffano says
May 5, 2017 at 4:15 pmI’ve done this shampoo twice and it’s simply the best recipe I’ve ever seen on the internet. I’m going to prepare the third now because mine is ending. Thank you so much, I love your bog.
Beth says
May 7, 2017 at 8:21 pmI just made this shampoo and tried it. I have very oily scalp so altered it a bit. I used 3 tsp of grapeseed oil instead of coconut because the grapeseed is much lighter. Also, I added 3 tsp of raw honey for added benefit. Lastly, I accidentally used too much essential oils. My droppers both dripped too fast and I ended up adding about 8 drops each. This is a very runny shampoo but it works just fine. So far, I love it! I also dried my hair right after just to see how it handled everything and so far it seems fine. I figure the real test will be prolonged use. I also used it on my face and loved how out felt. I put mine in an empty glass olive oil drizzle bottle from Wal-Mart.
Julia Grande says
June 10, 2017 at 11:48 amSimple, practical and delicious. I loved the result. Thanks for sharing!
Paula says
August 26, 2017 at 9:56 amI’ve been looking for a natural shampoo for a long time. I’ll make the recipe, I hope it stays the same.
Rose says
October 17, 2017 at 6:04 pmCan you use plain castor oil instead of castile soap?
Allison says
October 20, 2017 at 7:14 pmNo , Castor oil and Castile soap are very different things . Castile sop contains plant oils along with lye which undergo a process call saponification . That process is what gives the soap it’s cleaning power . That being said you could use castor oil instead of coconut but you will still need he Castile soap .
Ju oliveira says
November 21, 2017 at 12:36 pmCool, simple and practical, I loved it.
juliana telles says
December 9, 2017 at 12:47 amSimple, practical and delicious, very good
Heidi says
March 2, 2018 at 3:35 pmFinally a diy shampoo recipe that does NOT leave your hair a grease pit!! I followed the directions except added 2 cups of water vs 1 1/2. I rinsed with very cold water too. My hair feels wonderful! Just as good as my expensive WEN shampoo I ve used for years! Thank you for this great recipe!
HP says
March 20, 2018 at 8:17 amHi!! I’m getting ready to make this and I’m super excited! Can you add other things to it like jojoba oil or grape seed oil? Or will that make it too heavy?
Carla Gomes says
September 5, 2018 at 12:57 amIt’s great to learn more homemade shampoo recipes. I really love natural products.
I feel my hair thanks when I use it often.
Thanks for sharing.
Francis Karl says
September 5, 2018 at 1:22 amNatural shampoo is healthier for hair.
I truly love you.
Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe.