Q&A for How to Make Slime with Just Shampoo and Toothpaste

A thick shampoo; for example, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, or Suave Kids 3-in-1.

You can basically use any type of toothpaste, as long as it's the color you want, as you probably won't be able to change it.

It depends on how you make it. If you put it in the freezer/fridge for a long time, it won't be sticky and you can play with it like real putty.

Of course! Just make sure there's no grit-like stuff in it, and you'll be fine.

Any type should work. Gel toothpaste with a translucent color is cool because it gives a nice shade.

It should -- any fairly thick shampoo should do the trick.

Glue is not necessary, but you can add glitter. Just mix it in and freeze it for two minutes.

Dove shampoo is thick, but if you use it you won't be able to see the translucent color which is what gives slime a cool effect.

Any toothpaste for adults will work fine.

Just let it defrost for about 10 minutes and stir it to be sure it hasn't separated.

You probably didn't put the slime in the freezer long enough or you didn't add enough of one ingredient. Make sure that you add the same amount of both.

Yes, just make sure the nail polish isn't chunky/old, because that will mess up the consistency.

If it is thick then you should be fine, just find something thick and if that does not work add more toothpaste.

Yes, but if you want your slime a specific color, don't use corn or wheat flour.

You may want to try using other ingredients or different types of shampoo and toothpaste.

Put it in the freezer for an extra 15 mins or in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Just add some laundry detergent or liquid starch and mix slowly until the slime gets the texture you want.

As long as it is thick enough to mix into slime, you can use any shampoo for it.

Yes.

Salt would help to cut some of the stickiness, but it would also alter the flavor, so be careful not to add too much.

Yes! The color of the shampoo will also have an effect. If your toothpaste was blue, your slime will turn out blue. If your shampoo was pink, the slime will turn out pink. The colors of toothpaste and shampoo will also mix. Pink shampoo + blue toothpaste = purple slime.

Normally, I add a little bit of Nivea lotion. Or, add Styrofoam balls to make crunchy slime. Because your slime is sticky, the balls will stick easily...

Yes, but double the time and check on it a lot. It should work just fine, though. You may have to triple the time if doubling wasn't enough.

Yes! You could even triple the amount for a much larger batch.

Leave it for a few days to let the bubbles rise. Don't touch it while it is doing this.

Anything that has a thick consistency will work. If you have to use a thin shampoo, you will have to add more toothpaste.

Yes. Make sure to carefully follow the instructions in order for the slime to work.

Yes, but it will be hard to find one though. It is best to use a thick shampoo.

If your slime is still sticky, you can add more toothpaste and put it back in the freezer, or you can add cornstarch or flour.

No, the slime won't melt in your hands as long as you keep storing it in the fridge/freezer every day.