Most people use some form of shampoo on their hair to keep it clean, but some do so without using store-bought shampoo.
Perhaps you’re looking for something that won’t take a toll on your hair or cost a pretty penny, or perhaps you prefer to know exactly what goes into any beauty products you use. Any of these reasons may cause you to venture away from commercially made shampoos.
If so, trying out a homemade DIY shampoo could be the solution for you.
The evidence for homemade shampoo’s effectiveness is mostly anecdotal. There’s not a lot of clinical research, so we can’t truly know whether it’s safer or better for your hair than store-bought shampoo.
However, if you’re looking for alternative ways to keep your scalp and hair clean, there’s plenty you can learn about making your own shampoo from scratch.
When it comes to DIY shampoo, hair care specialist Aaron Wallace explains that it’s not necessarily better or worse. There are pros and cons to both and important factors to consider.
“When you make shampoos at home, you are able to use higher concentrations of ingredients, and the measurement process is not as accurate,” says Wallace. “This could lead to products that are out of balance and could end up causing more harm than good.”
Commercially made shampoos are produced in highly controlled environments and have to meet strict safety standards that are set by the government.
