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Shampoo Recipes and More

While there is a science to making shampoos, there are a lot of recipes that allows you to "tailor make" a shampoo to your liking. When you have a little free time, try your hand at formulating your own.

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Sodium Laural Sulphate
New research shows that this ingredient can help prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Bananas=Beauty?
Yes, you can use bananas to condition your hair. Lots of banana trivia, beauty recipes and more.

Clarifying Egg Shampoo
This shampoo recipe will add shine and bounce to your hair and it's easy to whip up as well.

Hair Rinse Recipe
Here is an easy recipe that you can whip up whenever you need a new batch.

Humid Climate and Frizzy Hair Recipe
This tip appeared in the forum and Niarna swears that it works. If you suffer from frizz on humid days, you have to check out this recipe.

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Shampoo Additives
Some of our readers are adding their own ingredients to their shampoos.

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