I've read a few articles about what they're calling "no poo" shampoo. It's basically where you replace your regular hair routine with a baking soda solution and follow up with cider vinegar instead of shampoo and conditioner. Supposedly it is healthier for the hair because it doesn't have the harsh chemicals and is also a lot better for the environment. I was wondering if anyone here has tried this? My main concerns are whether it is conditioning enough and whether it removes hair product build up/residue? My hair gets very "dry" if I don't condition usually, and I use a lot of hairspray so I wouldn't be interested if it doesn't address these issues. Anyone got any advice or input for me?
I certainly know that baking soda and cider vinegar can be used for household cleaning as it is good for getting rid of ground-in dirt and residue. However for hair, i think it might be too harsh, it would certainly get rid of any product build-up on your hair, but also at the same time it would probably strip the hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry. Instead try whipped up egg whites as a conditioner for your hair.. remember to rinse thoroughly though! The protein in the egg whites leaves hair really shiny and smooth, that might be worth a try.
I would only use that solution once a week, to once every 10 days. There must be some environmentally friendly sham"poos" out there.
I've tried the egg whites before. I would rinse and rinse but couldn't shake the feeling that my hair smelled like eggs. Silly, I know. In the summer when I am at the pool a lot, I use mayo as a deep conditioner twice a week and ketchup the other 3 days to get rid of the chlorine effect. Also, I found that egg yokes as a body mask is great for drying up acne and other problem areas. Crazy how much regular grocery items can be used for beauty, huh?
its good for hair in general i use baking soda on my dreadies once a fortnight (i use a 'dread shampoo' on alternate weeks).. put some in a jug, dilute with water, dump on my head and leave it to sit (in a towel) until it stings a bit =] it cleans the crud, it leaves the undreaded ends of my dreads rather very soft and 'normal' hair like.. the apple cider vinegar rinse is also recommended by some for use on dreadies.. its also VERY good to use after bleach & dye jobs cause it neutralises it and reduces damage and stoof. id much rather use baking soda & vinegar over commercial shampoos anyday..
I wish someone had told me about egg yolks drying up acne 12 years ago!!! would've saved a lot of time, money and frustration.
yeah it's great stuff! I tried the baking soda today and so far I'm not too impressed. The articles I read said it takes a few days for your hair to get used to it, but if my hair looks this poopy 3 days from now I'm forgetting the whole idea. anyone know of any "green" hair cleansers out there?
Aloe Vera is natures cure all! I found some Aloe Gel in Holland and Barrett and it has so many uses, i think they also sell Aloe Vera shampoos... I think that's about as green as I can get for now
I use apple cider vinegar on my hair all the time. My hair is very healthy and grows fast it does not ever feel dry or oily.
I use mayo as a deep conditioner twice a week This reminds me of how we used to put mayo on horses' tails before a show to make them shiny and full. One of my daughters tried it on her own hair, and didn't like it. She said she smelled like a sandwich ... Just goes to show we're all different
So I gave it a week, and I have to say I hated it so much I'm throwing in the towel. After a few days the greasy look went away and my hair was soft, but it burnt my scalp and I noticed that my hair was breaking much easier. Also, there were way more tangles than I would have liked. Instead I called up a friend of mine who owns her own Fair Trade and "green" products store and asked for her advice. She's attended several Green Fests and tried all sorts of products and she's sending me a box of different hair products to try out. Not only do I get them for free, but I get to do a trial and write up a report and the company she works for is going to pay me for it! How cool is that?!!? I'll let everyone know what I find out when it's over.
beer rinse, coconut oil, hot towels once a week, baking soda to strip crud. not good to use if you color your hair, though. has anyone looked into aveda products? they're wonderful.
I tried just not using shampoo.. my hair got much softer etc, but I have dandruff, so now it's gross. I'm going back to shampooing. and I always use Jasons shampoo which is very easy on the hair, I think.
I use cider vinegar, and mix up a supermegastrong baking soda-mix every few weeks.. but I have dreads. on normal hair I would dillute the vinegar and I'm not sure about the baking soda...!
