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12 years 7 months ago #1 by Leeann Staples
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Thank you for the radio broadcast a couple weeks ago. I love Chris Fabry's program. Anyway, I love the natural shampoo. My husband can't stand vinegar so I'm using the lemon juice rinse. Do you know, could I delute that lemon juice with water or keep using it straight? Also, my husband misses my scented hair. What essential oils could I add to the shampoo that would smell strongest? I have added only tea tree oil, and that smell washes away. (Which is good because he doesn't like that smell either.) Let me know if you have any ideas.
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12 years 7 months ago #2 by Andrea Fabry
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Here is what I would try for a rinse:

5 oz herbal water ( I might make lavender for scent or buy rose water at the health food store)
2 oz glycerin
1 oz lemon juice

Place is glass jar...shake to blend. Use 1/4 c. as a rinse after rinsing out your shampoo. Rinse with warm water. Keeps about a week at room temperature.

For scent...I would buy lavender essential oil and sprinkle 5 drops in your hair before styling or drying. Rub in with fingertips...should leave a nice scent.

Just some thoughts...

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12 years 7 months ago #3 by Andrea Fabry
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Oh and you certainly can dilute the lemon juice!

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12 years 6 months ago #4 by Laura
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Hi LeeAnn,

I'm searching for those great scents too. You might look into essential oil blends already mixed to get a scent you like. A web search will provide a few sites and some will send a sample to you.

I've found that I like spicy scents for personal fragrances so I tend to go for sandalwood, cinnamon and bergamot. I may try my own mixing to get a pleasing blend but I'm still new at it.

Hope this helps. Good luck and let us know if you find anything wonderful!
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