How to never use Shampoo again

For the last three weeks I have been Shampoo-free. My scalp feels great, no itching or soreness - very comfortable. My hair has never had more body, it smells nice and people keep saying how shiny it is! I will never go back. Want to know how?

What you will need:

A big bunch of rosemary or lavender
Apple cider vinegar
Baking soda (Bicarb for Aussies)
A big jar
A tea cup
A small container with a lid

Making your hair rinse/conditioner:

Put your rosemary or lavender into the big jar and fill up to 2/3rds full with boiling water. Maybe put some cold in first or warm the jar so the hot water doesn't crack it! Like it did for me.

Leave it overnight to seep. In the morning top up the jar with cider vinegar. This is your conditioner! it keeps for about a week. I got this recipe from Wendyl Nissen's 'A Home Companion'.

Washing your hair:

Step 1: In the shower have some baking soda in a small container - about 1/2 a cup or a few handfuls per wash. Have a tea-cup or pouring device and your hair rinse handy.

Step 2: Wet your hair and rub a few handfuls of baking soda through it. I like to grab a handful and smooth it along my head from front to back - do the two sides, then the middle etc. When you have enough on there just rub it around a bit to clean your scalp.

Step 3: Tip your head forward and pour a tea-cup full of your rinse over your hair slowly. The rinse will fizz with the baking soda - but because it's watered down it will just be a gentle fizz.

Step 4: Wash this out. Your hair will feel very soft at this stage.

Step 5: Squeeze out the excess water from your hair and pour over one more tea-cup rinse. This time you will leave it on and dry your hair as normal.

If you have a sore or very sensitive scalp you could skip Step 3. Just wash out the baking soda then do the rinse, rather than letting it fizz. Also I'm pretty sure this is safe for coloured hair but maybe do a small test first.