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No Shampoo: ACV & Baking Soda plus a Blog
Why You Should Go No ‘Poo
Almost three months ago, I was introduced to the idea of no longer using shampoo. I was intrigued. After looking into it somewhat, I figured I didn’t have anything to lose. So I picked up some baking soda and apple cider vinegar and then took the plunge. I love the results! There was an adjustment period where I had to play around with the measurements a bit but I finally got the hang of it. I have straight-as-a-board, baby-fine hair that has never held a “do.” After “no ‘poo,” I don’t even have to use styling products. I just blow dry and go; my hair now keeps any style. It’s awesome!
Date: 6/5/2005 7:47:02 PM ( 19 y ) ... viewed 52088 times http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/1-nb/53-no-shampoo.htm
Hair Luv Routine
I switched up my hair care routine to all natural non-mass marketed homemade products! "Sonrisa" reminded me about the apple cider vinegar rinse and so I tried it again and I loved it. Then she mentioned using baking soda and water as a natural hair and scalp cleanser. I tried that again and my scalp was cleaner than ever without feeling stripped dry. I did some research on the chemicals in hair products and found that the main sudsing chemicals in most shampoos cause irritation, itchiness, and dryness. They are not safe if left on our SKIN! Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, and many other "sulfates" are harsh on sensitive skin and fragile hair. My aveda sap moss shampoo uses Sodium Coco Sulfate as naturally derived from coconut. I think that's just a play on wording because Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is also derived from coconut but it is still a harsh synthetic chemical. I realized that aveda sap moss shampoo was actually causing mild scalp irritation. I would get a mild itchy tingliness if I didn't wash every other day and my scalp was never thoroughly cleaned. I thought that was because I wasn't washing enough! Really that was a reflection on aveda sap moss as a product. So now I only wash once per week with baking soda and water (1 teaspoon in 2 ounces of water) combined in a spout tip "color applicator" bottle ($1.59) from Sally's Beauty Supply. Once a week, I use honey and jojoba oil (1:1 ratio in my palms) as a deep conditioning treatment and either rinse it out or leave it in for up to an hour. About every other day I use organic apple cider vinegar with water (1:2 or 1:3 ratio) in a spout-tip "color applicator" bottle. I love how my hair feels with the ACV rinse! It has a ph of about 5 which is just right for our hair and scalp. I use my home made herbal hair tea daily (see September's update). I named my hair tea Nkechi, an Igbo name for God's gift. I rarely use Carol's Daughter's herbal rinse anymore since I started making my own hair tea.
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