3 months later, I still don't use Shampoo

Since September, I've ditched the bottle and started washing with baking soda and conditioning with apple cider vinegar, and I will never go back. { Original Post Here } I am so happy with my hair, it feels healthier than it ever has. Plus, I am extremely happy knowing  exactly what I am putting in my hair. Store bought products contain so many chemicals, and many are actually bad for your body. Another bonus is I am actually SAVING money!! Since most of the products I make use the same ingredients I am able to get the most for my dollar. Stay tuned for more on my 'no poo' adventure!

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My hair routine is pretty set now, I "wash" about twice a week and deep condition { DIY Deep Conditioner }once a week.

For the "wash" days:
1. I use the BS and ACV in the shower like a normal wash and condition.
2. Once out of the shower I dry my hair with an old t-shirt (it helps keep the frizz down).
3. I use my homemade hair serum: coconut oil, argan oil, Patchouli, Rosemary, Geranium, Tea Tree, and Lavender.
4. Then I use my homemade leave-in-conditioner: coconut milk, filtered water, vitamin E oil, Rosemary, Patchouli, Cedarwood, and Geranium.
5. I use a large, wide bristled comb to comb through and detangle
6. I let my hair dry naturally, no blow drying for this mane :)

For the no wash days:
1. I sleep with my hair in a braid or a bun on a silk pillow case
2. When I wake up I spray my hair with homemade leave-in-conditioner
3. Then I use homemade hair serum on the ends of my hair (just a little, it can get greasy if its overdone)
4. Then I style as usual!

Natural hair, fully dried on a wash day

Essential oils for dry/damaged hair:

-Cedarwood

-Lavender

-Geranium

-Patchouli

-Rosemary

-Tea Tree (also for dandruff)

Essential oils for Shine:

-Rosemary

DIY Cleaning Spray

I've been using essential oils in my beauty products for a few months now. So why not use them in my cleaning products too? Young living has a great product for cleaning, Thieves Cleaner, a little bit goes a long way - so its definitely worth the money. 

Unfortunately, I was a little tight for cash and I wanted to try to make my own version. Vinegar is a great cleaning ingredient, so I use that as the base for my cleaner (1:1 ratio with filtered water). I add about 20 drops of thieves cleaner for a 16oz bottle. I also add 10 drops of Edens Garden 'Cleaning Blend', it contains tea tree which is a great antibacterial. Thieves contains Lemon, but I like to add a few extra drops of lemon for an added citrus cent.

I use this cleaner for everything! Floors, counters, bathroom sink, kitchen table, and pet toys.

NOTE: For an added boost (like showers and really gunky stuff, I add baking soda for a scrub type cleaner)

DIY Thieves cleaner

UPDATE 12/23/15: I now add 10 drops Purification to my cleaning spray - it contains Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, and Lime. A great disinfectant with an amazing smell.