DIY Baking Soda Shampoo For Natural Hair Growth
Here is the best DIY Baking Soda Shampoo For Natural Hair Growth that you can make at home using a few ingredients you already have in your kitchen. If you have been looking for ways to grow your hair naturally, this recipe will help you get results quickly.
Please note that this hair growth remedy can cause extremely dry hair because of it’s high ph. I recommend this remedy for people who have extreme buildup (accumulation of dirt, grease, or stuff) or for those who want to full color out of their hair.
I also recommend you use the vinegar hair wash after using the baking soda shampoo so that you get all of the baking soda out of your hair.
DIY Baking Soda Shampoo For Natural Hair Growth
Baking soda helps improve the quality of your hair and eliminates the residue of harsh chemicals. It also provides a long-lasting shine to your hair. Though this shampoo is foamless and may feel unnatural, it is very effective in removing oil buildup.
Note: To make sure that you are not allergic to baking soda, you may want to perform an easy at-home skin patch test before using the remedy above. Simply spray a few drops of your mixture on your inner arm and wait for 5 minutes. If you are in the clear and there is no allergic reaction, go ahead and use it on your scalp.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons of baking soda
- 9 Tablespoons of water
Preparation & Application
In a clean dry bottle with a spray cap, combine both ingredients and shake it very well to obtain an even mixture. Make sure to shake it before you use it every time. Depending on the length of your hair, you can increase the measurements.
Apply the mixture to wet hair from the roots upwards and leave it in for up to 4 minutes before washing it off with cold water. After using this remedy, you will need to apply an apple cider vinegar finish to it for the best results.
Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Wash
Because baking soda is alkaline, it opens up your hair cuticle which needs to be sealed. This is where an ACV rinse comes in. You do not want to skip this recipe after using the baking soda shampoo. The ACV rinse will help defrizz your hair, rebalance your scalp pH, help your scalp stay moisturized, and bring back shine to your hair.
You may also want to do a skin patch test before using the ACV rinse in your hair because it can cause skin irritation on certain skin types.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 12 Tablespoons of water
- 4 Drops of rosemary essential oil (optional)
Preparation & Application
Mix all of the ingredients into a bottle and shake well. Apply it to wet hair from roots up after using the baking soda remedy and leave it in for 2 minutes before washing it off with warm water. Repeat both remedies once per month to prevent unwanted side effects.
For people with extremely dry hair, you may want to apply a little bit of olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil to your hair after using these remedies.
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How Does Baking Soda Grow Hair?
Using baking soda in your hair will help stimulate hair growth by keeping your hair and scalp clean. Environmental factors such as harsh chemicals, grease, dirt, and regular coloring, cause buildup and prevent healthy hair growth.
By using this remedy at least once per month, you will keep your hair and scalp clean enough so that your hair grows naturally.
Side Effects Of Using Baking Soda In Your Hair
Baking soda is harsh, it has a pH level of 8 which makes it alkaline, therefore, regular use can cause your hair to become brittle, frizzy, and dry. It also causes hair breakage, split ends, and leads to scalp irritation. To prevent unwanted effects, try limiting your use of baking soda to once per month or only when your hair needs a deep clean.
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Conclusion
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After loosing loads of hair for months after Covid, I’m very anxious to try this!.
hope it works for you and am glad that you are okay!
I lost quite a lot of hair after covid which was last August. we all experienced hair loss and a lot of it. Our hair is growing back without any changing our shampoos. The men in the family also suffered from hair loss. Don’t worry. It comes back, thank goodness?
Did it help?
I had COVID in May for the second time, only 3 weeks after a major surgery and my hair is coming out like crazy. My hair is waist length so thinning hair is not ideal. I’m curious to know if you tried this and did it help.
I am glad that you are well, yes this shampoo works but use it sparringly.
I cannot wait to try this as I too, am recovering from COVID ( for 2nd time! ) and have much hair loss!!! Sounds like a great idea! Thank you!
Can you use your regular conditioner after using the vinegar hair wash? I have long curly hair and it is unmanageable without it. Will it affect the result?
Will this harm colored hair?
Do you apply this to dry hair?
Is this in addition to or instead of regular shampoo?
Do you need to rinse out the apple cider vinegar too?
Hi, no, you need to wet your hair before applying the baking soda shampoo. No, this remedy should only be used once per month and yes, you will need to rinse out the ACV wash.
I’m totally going to try this… When I was a kid my hair used to be so thick and so curly. Ill be 26 in November and due to an insane amount of stress with my step daughter I been noticing the last 3 or 4 years that my hair is less and less… I almost have the same amount of hair as my great grandma who has very very thin hair.
Hi, I recommend that you get your vitamins and minerals checked. Hair thinning and slow hair growth can sometimes be caused by low iron levels.
just on question on application. once you do the baking soda and then apply the apple cider vinegar. can you use a sulphate free shampoo right after?? my thin hair wont look clean after that. Thanks for sharing !!1
Hi, glad you like the post, yes you can use a sulfate-free shampoo because the baking soda shampoo and vinegar wash already removed all the buildup and rebalanced your scalp pH.
I trued baking soda on my fine hair and it made it frizzy and dry and made it break. I personally prefer upping my protein, eating g one ot two Brazil nuts or taking Selenium vitamin C, MSM and probiotics.
very helpful for others, thanks for sharing
Very helpful
Thanks, glad you liked it. Stay awesome!
Can I shampoo as usual afterwards?
Hi, yes you can shampoo afterwards but try going for a herbal shampoo alternative.
When do you apply shampoo and conditioner after the vinegar
Hi, yes, but please make sure that you use a sulfate-free shampoo or go herbal. Read the labels to make sure that they do not contain baking soda or ACV before using them.
I hope it works l lost almost all my hair to coved.
Hi, it will help if you follow all of the instructions in the post. Please note that baking soda has a range of side effects on hair, therefore, I recommend you read the post carefully before trying this remedy. I am glad you are well.
yes, baking soda is very harsh and will strip your hair of coloring.
How many time for a week using this baking soda shampoo?
Hi, you should only use this remedy once per month to prevent your hair from becoming brittle.
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Thanks for the tip, I’m sure it will be helpful for readers. Also glad you were able to resolve your hair problems.