Title: Herbal Shampoo
Categories: Shampoo *
Yield: 8 Ounces

1/2	c	Water
2	tb	Dried or 1/3 c fresh chamomile, lavender, or rosemary
1/2	c	Basic Shampoo or mild commercial shampoo
2	tb	Glycerine

Certain herbs added to your favorite shampoo can bring out your hair's natural highlights. Chamomile makes a mild shampoo that is perfect for fine, light-colored hair; the flowers have a mild bleaching effect. If you have dark-colored hair, use rosemary or lavender to enhance you own natural color.

Mix together the water and herbs and heat gently to make a strong tea. Let the mixture steep for at least 20 minutes. Add the shampoo and glycerine to the herbal water mixture and stir well. Pour the shampoo into a clean squeeze bottle or empty shampoo bottle. Let the mixture sit overnight to thicken. Shampoo as you would normally and rinse well.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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