Homemade African Black Soap Shampoo

I'm an avid diyer, and when I love a product I always make sure to stretch its use as far as is possible; such is the case with my black soap. 

I received this soap as a gift from a friend. It was a beautifully packaged combo by Mrs HairFidence containing black soap, shea butter and base oil. I’ve used up all the other products and the teeny weeny soap is all that’s left. In my determination to make full use of this gift, I decided to make a shampoo.

I love using black soap to wash my hair because it cleanses without stripping. It's also a more natural alternative to store bought shampoo, a definite plus.

What you'll need

60ml of hot water,
4 teaspoons of honey,
5-10 drops of tea tree oil, and
not a lot of black soap 😊. About a tablespoon's worth; a little goes a long way.

How to make

It’s pretty easy really, soak the black soap (cut in smaller pieces) in hot water. Depending on the size of the pieces the soap should be completely dissolved in about an hour or two. Then I add honey, a few drops of tea tree oil, and I transfer the mix into an applicator bottle. The method I use for washing is discussed here

This shampoo not only cleanses but it also treats scalp issues such as dandruff and itchiness, and promotes hair growth.

Yimina ozithobayo,
Snothando

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