DIY GIFT DUO: SHAMPOO BAR AND CONDITIONING BAR 

Prepare to spread holiday cheer with a thoughtful and sustainable gift idea – a DIY shampoo bar!

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts to give to our loved ones. If you’re searching for a personalized present that’s both eco-friendly and practical, why not try making your own DIY solid shampoo bar? Not only is it a fun and creative project, but it’s also a great way to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable living.

Solid shampoos and conditioning bars are trendy now: they are planet-friendly and convenient, so many people opt for them. This duo makes a perfect gift: it looks good, smells good, and replaces industrial cosmetic products with success!

Both shampoo bar and conditioner bar are easy to make at home (the most complicated part of the process is placing the order for the ingredients) – so watch my tutorial and go for it! And if you want more ideas, then check this solid hair mask recipe, solid face cleansing bar of 100% natural solid deodorant recipe! 

Watch my video tutorial, where I show you the process step-by-step and provide all the explanations (or scroll down to get to the recipes)

ROSEMARY AND LEMON SOLID SHAMPOO BAR

I have chosen rosemary and lemon as a perfume for my DUO; both essential oils are known for their benefits in hair care. But you can choose whatever essential oils you like; make sure not to exceed the overall concentration of over 2%

Shampoo bar recipe: 

• 50 g of SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate surfactant – you can order here) 
• 10 g of SCS (Sodium Coco-Sulfate surfactant – you can order here)
• 8 g of Cocamidopropyl betaine (mild surfactant – you can order here)
• 7 g of Cetearyl alcohol (you can order here)
• 5 g of cacao butter (you can order here) 
• 2 g of green French clay 
• 15 g of apple vinegar
• Preservative – I use 1% of Spectratrat G2N, but you can take any other broad-spectrum oil-soluble preservative, just follow the usage instruction provided by the seller
• 1 g of silk proteins (or any other hair conditioning active ingredient)
• 1 g of essential oils (I have added 0,6 g of Lemon EO and 0,4 g of Rosemary EO)

CONDITIONING BAR RECIPE

• 42,2 g of BTMS25 (you can order here)
• 40 g of Cetearyl alcohol (you can order it here) 
• 8 g of fractionated coconut (MCT) oil (you can order it here)
• 2 g of virgin avocado oil (you can order it here)
• 4 g of lemon glycerite (I make one myself at home)
• Preservative – I use 1% of Spectratrat G2N, but you can take any other broad-spectrum oil-soluble preservative, follow the dosage instruction provided by the seller
• 1 g of essential oils (I have added 0,6 g of Lemon EO and 0,4 g of Rosemary EO, just like for my shampoo bar)

Package it in a reusable tin or wrap it in recycled paper for a sustainable finishing touch. Not only is this DIY solid shampoo bar a great gift idea for friends and family, but it’s also a perfect way to treat yourself to a luxurious and eco-friendly hair care routine.

So why not give it a try this holiday season and spread the joy of sustainable living to those around you?