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Rhassoul Clay for Shampoo
Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dawn Michelle in Hair
I have expressed my love for rhassoul clay over and over again. It is a major component of my skin care regimen, yet today I reintroduced it to my hair care again. Rhassoul clay is the perfect shampoo substitute as it gently cleanses hair without the strong alkalinity of no ‘poo options like baking soda. I can’t believe I wasn’t doing this all along. It is such an amazing clay and it is actually nourishing because of the higher ratio of silica, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and other trace minerals compared to other clays.I mixed 2 tbs of rhassoul clay to about 3 cups of distilled water (you can also try aloe vera instead of water with great results) into an applicator bottle which can be purchased at most beauty supply stores. Using an applicator bottle and diluting the rhassoul clay made it much easier to apply to my hair, and concentrate on my scalp for thorough cleansing. I washed my hair in about eight loose braids to avoid tangles during the cleansing process. I gently massaged the rhassoul clay and water into my scalp then lightly squeezed the rhassoul mixture through my hair and rinsed well. I followed up with my favorite DIY Herbal Hair Rinse which always feels like a luxurious spa treatment.
Using rhassoul clay as a no ‘poo hair wash gives my hair the extra bounce I love as well as a throrough cleansing without the dry queaky clean feeling that traditional shampoos give. Even for curlies that love to only use conditioners, mixing a bit of rhassoul clay with your conditioner would add that extra cleansing for the scalp that is necessary for healthy hair.
I am learning a lot about my hair using the no ‘poo hair method. I am no longer using any heavy leave-in conditioners, butters, or natural gels and prefer to use only natural oils. I don’t mind my curls not clumping which I was obsessed with when I was doing the Tightly Curly Method. Fluffy braid-outs or even blow dried hair is becoming my favorite styling methods. Mainly I’ve been wearing my hair in a high or low bun. I am finally letting my hair just be, versus coating it with many products or a lot of conditioner to shape it. So far I’m enjoying not using store bought products, and I expect this method to get easier and easier. I haven’t had too much of a transition using this hair care method, but it did take time to figure out what to use as a leave-in. I never thought only using a natural oil would be enough, but for me it is. Like I’ve said before, finding a more relaxed minimal way to create beauty is peace of mind and freedom. Plus it saves a ton of money!
Rhassoul clay can be found on Mountain Rose Herbs for an amazing price.
***Always use a plastic spoon to work with clays.
Read more about rhassoul clay here and see how I use it in my skin care regimen here.
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have you tried detangling your hair with the clay on it? i use terressentials (clay) hair wash or a homemade rhassoul clay wash and detangling is easier with the clay. i love how my hair feels after washing with clay. peace <3
Hi Lana,
I haven’t tried detangling with rhassoul clay because I wash my hair in braids now. I also am using a very diluted rhassoul mixture. I noticed that the Terrasentials Hair Wash is a mixture or aloe vera juice, rhassoul clay, herbs, and essential oils. I love how pure the ingredients are although I have never tried it. How do you make your rhassoul clay hair wash when you make it? Do you use any other products or do you find it to be enough alone? Thanks for your comment!
Peace and Sunshine,
Dawn Michelle
This is interesting. I have very fine/thin hair which I stopped relaxing in September 2010. I find that any leave in conditioner, butter, oil makes my hair look even thinner and greasy, too, and what works best for me is to wash it with shampoo (just ordered the Terrasentials), then conditioner in the shower for 5-10 min, and then, leave it to air dry with a tiny bit of Aveda protein conditioner. I will try natural oils as well. I love your blog. Thank you.
Hi FH! Let me know what you think of the Terressentials Hair Wash. I hadn’t planned on buying any store bought products but I may give this one a try in the new year. I have more than enough rhassoul clay right now so I have no need to buy anything else yet. Terressentials is another company with pure ingredients which I love. Also I do understand the challenge with leave-ins. Have a beautiful day!
Now that’s why I had a bit of a hard time when rinsing…. lol I was using too much clay! I will dilute it more to make my life easier. I do love clay, it really is nourishing in a different way than oils are.
Hi Laura! Yes sometimes less is more with rhassoul clay. I’m still playing around with my no ‘poo hair regimen yet am really liking how soft rhassoul clay makes my hair feel.
I’ve been wanting to try rhassoul clay for a few months now but have never gotten around to ordering it. Great post! Another push for me to try it
Hi Amy, Rhassoul is amazing for skin and hair. I like to mix it with honey for my face and aloe vera for my hair. Let me know what you think when you try it. Peace and Sunshine!
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Do you think Rhassoul is safe for use as frequently as every other day?
Hi Holly,
I do think rhassoul clay is safe to use every other day especially in a diluted form versus a hair mask so that rinsing will be very simple.
Best,
Dawn Michelle