Making Hair Products

So, I've decided to go for the plunge and start making my own hair products! I'm not talking about mixing a whole bunch of store bought conditioners with a few natural oils. I mean combining all natural raw ingredients into a glass jar and creating some magic. As you already know I am on a mission to find all natural products to use on my relaxed hair. I feel the harshness of the relaxer is more than enough chemicals on my scalp without the additional parbens, cones and synthetic agents that you find in most hair products. In truth, I believe they just make our hair condition worse creating a need to constantly have to use them, but that's just my opinion. 

Now I am sure you've already read my rant about the quality of some "natural" products currently out there. I was also reviewing some of the ingredients found in many products that have been getting such great reviews (e.g. Elasta QP, Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioner) and accept for a few products (namely mineral oil), there are a lot of natural ingredients. Well I want all natural! As well, many of the truly "all natural products" that are currently on the market (e.g. Aubrey's Organics) are of minimal cost to make, yet they are marked up 150%. I know, everyone needs to make money so I don't blame these companies for their price tag, I just don't want to give them my money anymore . 

The other benefit of making my own hair products is that I can tweak it to meet my specific needs. I spend over 20 min making my concoction when I wash my hair. Melting and adding oils, creating herbal infusions, etc... This way I can reduce some of that. Now my goal is not to sell these products (but you never know). My only objective is to take better care of my hair and in the process take better care of my bank account!

I've posted a video below by Naturally Pisces, which has helped me jump start my own natural hair products. She has beautiful hair, and seems to be on the same mission I am on in terms of finding good all natural ingredients to support her relaxed hair journey. Take a look and let me know what you think and/or your results if you decided to try them out.

HHG!