Shampoo and conditioner

What does this do to or environment?

Despite giving your hair the perfect silky texture, shampoos and conditioners contain harmful chemicals which impact the environment adversely. Such chemicals include Parabens, Sodium Chloride, sodium laureth sulfate and sodium laurel sulfate. The water can neither be reused nor recycled causing a total waste. Moreover sometimes the petrochemicals used to make shampoos and conditioners also cause soil and water pollution. The raw ingredients for conditioner account for nearly a quarter of its environmental impact. The sheer amount of Carbon output into water is huge in Conditioners (nearly 500kg of carbon dioxide equivalents is released every time you rinse your hair with shampoo and conditioner).

What is the Alternative?

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular alternatives to replace a hair conditioner. The acidity of the vinegar softens the cuticle of the hair, leaving it softer and easier to detangle.
If your hair is dehydrated, you should add coconut oil to your hair routine. You can apply it before or after shampooing, depending on your hair type.
Many expert hairstylists recommend using cucumber to replace a hair conditioner. You can use this ingredient to make two types of hair conditioners – cucumber with aloe vera gel and cucumber with olive oil.
Our bodies, including our scalps, naturally produce healthy oils that protect our hair and skin, keeping things moist, strong, and soft. Shampoos contain detergents, just like in laundry and dishwashing products, and they can strip our hair of these oils, leaving behind dryness, itchiness, and dandruff. So using natural alternatives isn’t a bad idea AT ALL!
Let’s start with baking soda,At first, you might find this tip to be a little jarring. Baking soda in your hair? Don’t worry, baking soda is actually a natural exfoliant, which means it can remove dead skin cells and dirt, reduce excess oil, and help rid your scalp of scaliness and itching. All in all, it gently detoxes your hair.
Cracking eggs on the head sounds borderline insane, doesn’t it? Yet eggs are full of protein and vitamins that your hair will totally love. Eggs act as a surfactant, getting the dirt out along the length of your hair. It also works as a conditioner for dry hair. Overall, it will leave your hair soft, clean, and shiny.
Do you know how much bacteria and fungi live on your scalp? Well, luckily for us, aloe vera has a lot of anti-bacterial properties in its makeup. It can break down dead skin cells and its anti-inflammatory effect makes aloe an excellent cure for dandruff. It also strips our hair of extra oil, hydrates our skin, strengthens and heals our strands, and promotes hair growth.
Apart from these coconut oil, Lemon juice and Olive oil are also effective in maintaining the overall hygiene of your hair.