Cleansings and going natural with hair treatment! I agree.
One other factor, besides oil pulling, you all may consider is adding Iodine supplementation. Especially for us women, it is a needed and neglected essential nutrient. Have you investigated the Iodine Forum? Iodine deficiency will be evidenced in hair health.
http://www.helpmythyroid.com/leslie.html
"...Even my hair has more lift, bounce and luster. More amazing still, the day after I started the iodine therapy, my scalp stopped hurting...."