Great smelling hair can be the difference between having the confidence to take on the world or wanting to hide in your bedroom all weekend. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 11 DIY shampoo recipes that will leave your hair smelling great and feeling nourished. From rosemary and mint to chamomile and tea tree oil, these recipes use simple and natural ingredients that are easy to find. So, let’s get started on your journey to healthier and happier hair!

Here are 11 of the best homemade shampoo’s for leaving your hair smelling great all day long:

• Coconut Milk Shampoo
• Honey and Vanilla Shampoo
• Rosemary and Mint Shampoo
• Lavender and Tea Tree Shampoo
• Lemon and Chamomile Shampoo
• Orange and Ginger Shampoo
• Peppermint and Eucalyptus Shampoo
• Grapefruit and Rose Shampoo
• Cinnamon and Clove Shampoo
• Vanilla and Almond Shampoo
• Patchouli and Sandalwood Shampoo

Note: These shampoo’s are gentle and moisturizing, but may not work for everyone. If you have any allergies or sensitivities, be sure to test the shampoo on a small area of skin before using it on your scalp.

DIY Coconut Milk Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1 tsp vitamin E oil
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, castile soap, vitamin E oil, and olive oil.
2. Add in 10-15 drops of your preferred essential oil for fragrance (optional).
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Honey and Vanilla Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the castile soap, honey, vanilla extract, and jojoba oil.
2. Add in the water and mix until well combined.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Rosemary and Mint Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 10 drops rosemary essential oil
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add the rosemary and mint leaves.
2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.
5. Add the liquid castile soap, olive oil, honey, rosemary essential oil, and peppermint essential oil to the bowl.
6. Mix well and transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
7. Shake the bottle well before each use.
8. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Lavender and Tea Tree Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
• 3/4 cup raw honey
• 3 drops tea tree essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap and raw honey.
2. Warm the mixture slightly in the microwave, if needed, to help the honey mix in.
3. Add in the tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
5. Shake the bottle well before each use.
6. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly

DIY Lemon and Chamomile Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chamomile tea, brewed and cooled
• 1/4 cup liquid castile soap
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the chamomile tea, liquid castile soap, and lemon juice.
2. Add in the olive oil and lemon essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Orange and Ginger Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
• 10 drops orange essential oil
• 5 drops ginger essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap, coconut milk, honey, and sweet almond oil.
2. Add in the orange essential oil and ginger essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Peppermint and Eucalyptus Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1 tsp peppermint essential oil
• 1 tsp eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap, aloe vera gel, and jojoba oil.
2. Add in the peppermint essential oil and eucalyptus essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Grapefruit and Rose Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unscented shampoo base
• 1/4 cup rose water
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 5 drops rose essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the unscented shampoo base, rose water, and grapeseed oil.
2. Add in the grapefruit essential oil and rose essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Cinnamon and Clove Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp clove powder
• 10 drops cinnamon essential oil
• 5 drops clove essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap, aloe vera gel, and honey.
2. Add in the cinnamon powder and clove powder.
3. Add in the cinnamon essential oil and clove essential oil.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
5. Shake the bottle well before each use.
6. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Vanilla and Almond Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 10 drops almond essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap, almond milk, and sweet almond oil.
2. Add in the vanilla extract and almond essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.

DIY Patchouli and Sandalwood Shampoo:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp jojoba oil
• 1 tsp patchouli essential oil
• 1 tsp sandalwood essential oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid castile soap, coconut milk, and jojoba oil.
2. Add in the patchouli essential oil and sandalwood essential oil.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bottle with a pump dispenser.
4. Shake the bottle well before each use.
5. Apply the shampoo to wet hair, lather and massage into scalp, then rinse thoroughly.