Your Natural Hair Care Ritual: How to Use Our Shampoo Soap & Healthy Hair Treatment
When you move away from bottled shampoos filled with synthetic ingredients, your hair begins a gentle return to balance; rediscovering its natural texture, shine, and rhythm.
At Mantra Bee, our Shampoo Soap and Healthy Hair Treatment are crafted to nurture that process. They work together to cleanse, hydrate, and strengthen your hair naturally; no silicones, no harsh detergents, no unnecessary plastic.
Because every head of hair is unique, your routine may look slightly different, and that’s perfectly okay. This guide will help you discover the best sequence for your hair type and lifestyle.
🌿 Step 1: Healthy Hair Treatment; Nourish & Restore
Our Healthy Hair Treatment is a lightweight yet potent blend of natural oils that deeply nourish without leaving residue. Whether your hair is fine, thick, curly, or straight, this versatile treatment can be tailored to your needs.
✨ The Ingredients Behind the Glow
Sweet Almond Oil; Strength & Smoothness
Rich in omega-9 and vitamin E, it helps repair dryness, reduce breakage, and add softness and shine.
MCT Coconut Oil; Lightweight Hydration
Absorbs quickly to smooth frizz and seal in moisture without heaviness.
Kukui Nut Oil; Silky & Restorative
Improves elasticity, softens rough strands, and adds a natural shine.
Baobab Oil; Strength & Elasticity
Packed with vitamins A, D, E, F to strengthen fragile strands and protect from dryness.
Batana Oil; Deep Repair
Traditionally used by the “beautiful hair people” of Central America, this oil revives dull, brittle hair and adds rich shine.
Argan Oil; Protection & Shine
Guards against UV and heat damage, smoothing the cuticle for a glossy finish.
Rosemary Essential Oil; Scalp Health & Growth Support
Encourages circulation to the follicles, helping maintain a balanced, healthy scalp.
Vitamin E; Antioxidant Shield
Protects the hair and scalp from environmental stressors.
💆 How to Use It (by Hair Type)
For Fine or Oily Hair:
- Use as a deep conditioning treatment once a monthy.
- Massage into scalp and lengths, leave for 30 minutes to 8 hours, then wash as usual.
- For regular washes, add a few drops into your shampoo lather (see next step) to lightly nourish ends without weight.
- Rinse with warm, then cool water. Optional; finish with an ACV rinse for extra shine.
For Medium or Thick Hair:
- Use regularly for frizz control and hydration.
- After shampooing and towel-drying, warm a few drops in your palms and smooth through mid-lengths and ends.
- Focus on the outer layer of your hair where frizz and dryness tend to show most.
For Deep Repair (All Hair Types):
- Apply before bed as an overnight mask.
- Protect your pillow with a towel or shower cap, then wash with the Shampoo Soap in the morning.
- Tip: Because the Hair Treatment is packaged in glass, please handle it with care if using in the shower.
🧼 Step 2: Shampoo Soap; Cleanse Gently, Balance Naturally
Our solid Shampoo Soap replaces harsh detergents with pure oils that cleanse while conditioning your scalp and strands.
🌸 The Ingredient Story
Olive Oil; Gentle Moisture
Softens hair and adds shine without stripping natural oils.
Coconut Oil; Strength & Protection
Reduces protein loss, repairs damage, and adds body.
Castor Oil; Scalp Circulation & Volume
Supports healthy follicles and enhances natural shine.
Grass-Fed Tallow; Natural Conditioner
Rich in vitamins A, D, E & K and fatty acids similar to your own sebum, helping restore balance and softness.
Rosemary Essential Oil; Invigorating Cleanse
Adds gentle antimicrobial benefits and a refreshing scent.
💧 How to Use
- Wet hair completely.
- Lather the bar in your hands or directly on your scalp.
- Massage through roots and let the creamy foam run through the lengths.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- For fine hair, this is when you can blend in a few drops of the Healthy Hair Treatment to the ends before your final rinse.
Note: When first switching from conventional shampoo, you may experience a brief detox phase as your scalp adjusts to life without silicones and detergents.
🍎 Step 3: Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Rinse; Shine & Balance
This simple, natural rinse helps rebalance the scalp’s pH, smooth the cuticle, and add shine; especially helpful if your water is hard or you’re transitioning to natural shampoo.
How to Make It
- Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 3 to 5 parts cool water (adjust for your hair type).
How to Use It
After rinsing out your shampoo (and any Hair Treatment), pour the ACV mixture slowly through your hair and scalp, or use a spray bottle and spray thoroughly over hair. Let it sit 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cool water.
Benefits:
- Restores pH balance after washing
- Smooths and seals the cuticle for natural shine
- Helps reduce build-up and tangles
- Soothes an itchy or flaky scalp
Optional; towel-dry and apply a small amount of Healthy Hair Treatment to your ends for a polished finish.
🌸 Find Your Flow
There’s no single “right way” to use natural hair care, the key is listening to your hair. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
| Hair Type | Recommended Routine | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fine or Oily | Deep treat → Shampoo + few drops Hair Treatment → Cool rinse → Optional ACV | Weekly / Fortnightly |
| Thick or Curly | Shampoo → Towel dry → Hair Treatment on ends | 1 to 2 times weekly |
| Damaged / Dry | Hair Treatment (overnight) → Shampoo → ACV rinse | Weekly |
| Normal / Balanced | Shampoo → Hair Treatment on ends | As needed |
With a little experimentation, you’ll find your perfect balance; one that leaves your hair clean, soft, and naturally vibrant.
🌀 Understanding the Detox Phase
If you’re new to natural shampoo soap, you may notice that your hair feels different at first; sometimes waxy, tacky, heavy, or even slightly sticky through the mid-lengths and ends. This stage is completely normal.
It’s called the detox phase, and it’s your hair’s way of shedding years of buildup from conventional products.
🌿 What’s Actually Happening
Most commercial shampoos and conditioners contain silicones, sulfates, and synthetic polymers that coat the hair shaft. When you switch to a natural cleanser like our Shampoo Soap, those coatings begin to break down, revealing your hair’s true texture underneath.
While that transition happens, your natural oils can’t move smoothly along the strand, leaving hair feeling tacky or coated. Once the buildup clears, your scalp starts regulating its oil production and your strands will feel soft, light, and clean again.
✨ Common Detox Experiences
- Hair feels waxy or sticky, especially in the mid-lengths and ends
- Hair may appear dull or flat for a short time
- Scalp can feel oily or dry as it rebalances
- You might need to wash more (or less) frequently for a few weeks
🍎 How to Ease the Process
- Use an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse once or twice a week to help dissolve residue and smooth the cuticle.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water, then finish with cool water to seal the strands.
- Be gentle with brushing and styling, your hair is adjusting.
- Avoid returning to silicone-based conditioners during this period.
- Trust the process; most people notice soft, shiny, balanced hair within 2 to 4 weeks.
Nicole’s Tip: That “tacky” feeling means your hair is finally releasing the buildup. Once it’s gone, you’ll be amazed at how light and clean your hair feels naturally, without needing synthetic coatings.
🐝 Nourish the Body, Nurture the Planet
Every time you lather your Shampoo Soap or smooth on the Healthy Hair Treatment, you’re choosing mindful care for both your hair and the Earth.
At Mantra Bee, every bar and bottle is handcrafted in Brisbane with purpose, purity, and love. Because sustainable beauty isn’t a trend, it’s a return to what nature intended.
Handcrafted in Brisbane; Nourish the Body, Nurture the Planet. 🐝
