Recent content by betsbird

I have used pure argan oil for years for my hair serum and my hair loves it! I just put a few drops of my favorite EO (I prefer, lavender, rose and geranium) for fragrance and use a couple of drops after my shampoo while my hair is still damp. I have soft, shiny hair with no split ends or frizz...

Thanks for posting 101's soaping tutorial, very informative.

Wow! I am impressed with these beautiful colors! I too like to do all natural on colors and this is giving me hopes of vibrant colors for my soaps also! I have used the spirulina for green and love it, calendula makes a lovely yellow. Need to find something for blue tho, the indego turned...

I haven't tried wine yet but I am saving all the red wine I have opened and not drank for soap making! Even have some already cooked down in the fridge ready to go!.

Thanks everyone! Pink Cupcake, I learned the hard way about the nasty mold at room temps. Was going to make the soap and when I checked on the beer it had a growth of nasty floating on top! Have to pick up some more beer. Right now I have the red wine to make wine soap.

My favorite dream is winning the lottery and going to a soaper supply house! I live about 2 hours away from one and would need a moving truck to return home!!:-D

Hi everyone! I am fairly new here and have been making soap for about 4 months now, both bar and liquid, so I am no where near a expert! I have been reading some recipes where they are using beer as the liquid. My question is; what benefits are there from using beer in your soap? I am in need...

I make shampoo bars also and I love the way this recipe looks! I am going to be making this one soon! Thanks for posting the recipe.

I use 30% coconut oil in my recipes. Gives nice lather. I also use the vinegar rinse for my hair but I go all out (the smell) and use apple cider vinegar infused with (again) rosemary, sage, horsetail, lavender and nettle then add essential oils for scent. Make a big batch of it and fill my...

Hi, your oils sounds quite nice for a shampoo bar! Enjoy using them once made. I have been making,using and sometimes selling shampoo bars for about 6 months now and I will never go back to store bought shampoo's again! I have even made some liquid shampoo which is quite nice but I do love my...