Mixtress Chronicles: Made My Own Hair Wash

So I really wanted to try the Terressentials Pure Earth Hair Wash and had added it to my hair wish list. When I read the top two ingredients in the hair wash were aloe vera juice and clay minerals, I couldn't justify buying it right away because I have both in my home right now. So I tried to create a comparable mix to get the same effects and I think I just might be onto something.

What I Used:
* 3.5 heaping Tbsp Bentonite clay
* 1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
* 1 Tbsp Grapeseed oil
* 1 squirt of Honey
* 5 fl oz Aloe vera juice
* Water - kept adding till a thin paste consistency was achieved

I had a lot left over for future applications. I simply stored in a cool, dim area in my bathroom. ***EDIT 3/27/11: Upon further observations, I do not recommend you storing left overs unrefrigerated and for longer than 2 weeks. You run the risk of it molding. I either recommend storing it as I just shared or lessen the recipe so that it can be used up in 1-2 applications.***

O. M. GEEEEEEE! The results were nothing short of amazing. I may have eliminated another step in my hair washing routine: ACV rinse. When I rinsed the hair wash out, my hair felt so soft n smooth like it does when I do an ACV rinse so it wasn't necessary. So now all I need is this mud wash, no ACV rinse needed.

{Braid Out after using my homemade hair wash}

My hair felt so good, all I did was air dry my hair in braids with just my shealoe mix. When I took the braids down in the morning my hair felt NICE; it was so soft, moisturized and had a great sheen to it. In the future, I think I still may add a leave in but it's nice to know I don't neccessarily need to use one for soft and hydrated hair results.

Maybe I don't need to get that Terressentials one afterall.....