I have blondish brown hair and I make up camomile tea, with a dash of lemon juice,in a about 1-1.5L of water then pour it over after I have shampooed (with elcheapo shampoo). Apple cider vinegar is also good to splash into the mix. Leave it in your hair and it leaves it lovely and soft (much nicer than traditional conditioner). Might tide you over til you can get some mummy time.