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Bring the water to a boil, remove from the heat and add the herbs. Cover and allow to steep for 1/2 hour. Strain, bottle and label. Use about 1 cup for each shampoo. It is very conditioning.
Dry Shampoo
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2 Tbsp. powdered orris root
2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
3 drops essential oil of rosemary
Mix the ingredients with a fork to blend. Massage the mixture into the scalp and throughout the hair. Then, using a clean brush, bend over and carefully brush out the powder.
Yogurt Egg Conditioner
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6 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 egg
3 drops essential oil of rosemary or lavender
Whisk the ingredients together until blended. After washing the hair, massage the mixture into the hair and scalp for 3 minutes. Wrap the hair in a towel and leave in for 10 more minutes. Rinse with tepid water.
Avocado Deep Conditioner
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1/2 ripe mashed avocado
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 egg yolks
3 drops essential oil of rosemary or lavender
Mix the ingredients together and massage them into the hair and scalp, concentrating on the ends. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse well. Excellent for dry and damaged hair.

 
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