Comments on: How to “No-Poo” Shampoo Alternative: Don’t use Shampoo Again! http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:40:13 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: blog reader http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-605119 blog reader Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-605119 I have finished my 30 day "no shampoo" experiment. I must say this experiment wasn't enjoyable. My hair became a blizzard when I ran my hand through it. The flakes in my hair became nearly the size of cornflakes. My head was constantly itchy and I could barely have sex, read, or sleep. I felt like a disgusting scumball. A few days ago, however, I noticed my scalp starting improving. My dandruff did not disappear, but became more patchy. Since I was finished with the experiment and discovered that I have dandruff whether I use or don't use shampoo, I decided to start using shampoo again. Basically I found that if I don't use shampoo, I save money and have dandruff. If I use shampoo, I spend money and have dandruff, but I feel cleaner and have more self-esteem. My skin is sensitive to cold temperatures, but I personally wouldn't advise anyone to give up on shampoo. Companies make shampoo because it's better than nothing. I learned my lesson. This past month was torture for me. I have finished my 30 day “no shampoo” experiment. I must say this experiment
wasn’t enjoyable. My hair became a blizzard when I ran my hand through it. The flakes in my hair became nearly the size of cornflakes. My head was constantly itchy and I could barely have sex, read, or sleep. I felt like a disgusting scumball.

A few days ago, however, I noticed my scalp starting improving. My dandruff did not disappear, but became more patchy. Since I was finished with the experiment and discovered that I have dandruff whether I use or don’t use shampoo, I decided
to start using shampoo again. Basically I found that if I don’t use shampoo, I save money and have dandruff. If I use shampoo, I spend money and have dandruff, but I feel cleaner and have more self-esteem.

My skin is sensitive to cold temperatures, but I personally wouldn’t advise anyone to give up on shampoo. Companies make shampoo because it’s better than nothing. I learned my lesson. This past month was torture for me.

]]> By: Emma http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-565418 Emma Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:54:55 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-565418 I have read that you must find the "sweet spot" ratio of baking soda to water. Too little will not remove enough grease from your hair, and too much will make your hair dull, dry, and hard... that's what happened to me the first time I gave up shampoo. I was also using ACV too often, so my hair was also pretty lank and greasy. This time around, I'm having MUCH better results (I'm on day 8ish). I use roughly 2 tsp bs to 1 cup water. I brush my hair before getting in the shower, and once I'm in I massage my scalp with my fingertips to drench my hair and clean my scalp. Then I pour my bs mixture over my hair, bit by bit. You'll know if you are using the right amount of baking soda because your hair will feel a bit slippery. My hair is wayy easier to detangle than when I used shampoo! I really think the key is finding that sweet spot in terms of baking soda amounts. If you worry that your hair will be greasy unless you use more baking soda, just use lemon juice instead! It works like a charm. Good luck! I have read that you must find the “sweet spot” ratio of baking soda to water. Too little will not remove enough grease from your hair, and too much will make your hair dull, dry, and hard… that’s what happened to me the first time I gave up shampoo. I was also using ACV too often, so my hair was also pretty lank and greasy.
This time around, I’m having MUCH better results (I’m on day 8ish).
I use roughly 2 tsp bs to 1 cup water. I brush my hair before getting in the shower, and once I’m in I massage my scalp with my fingertips to drench my hair and clean my scalp. Then I pour my bs mixture over my hair, bit by bit. You’ll know if you are using the right amount of baking soda because your hair will feel a bit slippery.
My hair is wayy easier to detangle than when I used shampoo! I really think the key is finding that sweet spot in terms of baking soda amounts.
If you worry that your hair will be greasy unless you use more baking soda, just use lemon juice instead! It works like a charm.
Good luck!

]]> By: Emmons http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-478102 Emmons Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:54:38 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-478102 Deodorant that works for me is natural and helpful when you need it the most! 3 tbs coconut oil Baking soda Arrow root Deodorant that works for me is natural and helpful when you need it the most!
3 tbs coconut oil
Baking soda
Arrow root

]]> By: cailin http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-406435 cailin Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:26:23 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-406435 hey! this is a brilliant idea, but I was just wondering, do I use it like I would with regular shampoo/conditioner? Do I have to wet my hair first, rinse between baking soda and vinigar and then rinse it out completely? thankyou. hey! this is a brilliant idea, but I was just wondering, do I use it like I would with regular shampoo/conditioner? Do I have to wet my hair first, rinse between baking soda and vinigar and then rinse it out completely? thankyou.

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]]> By: Jewel http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-356986 Jewel Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:49:26 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-356986 That was great!!! I'm going to try that. I collect lots of herbs and think herbs are excellent for the body. Thank you very much. That was great!!! I’m going to try that. I collect lots of herbs and think herbs are excellent for the body. Thank you very much.

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]]> By: Kerry http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-235859 Kerry Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:07:49 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-235859 Hey, i've been researching about this 'No-poo' method for about a couple of days now, seeing as my hair is damaged from semi-permanant dye, heat styling, and washing my hair everyday with shampoo + conditioning. My hair looks dull, dry and dead, it has a tiny bit of a hay/brittle texture to it, but not too extreme. I started to not use shampoo a week ago and decided to take breaks between washing (2-3 days) however i still use conditioner which is an organic cocunut milk conditioner for the time being. But i haven't really seen a difference with using no shampoo except that it looks less straw-like and less thicker, but it still has a dry and dull quality to it. Do you think if i use the ACV method i will loose the dry quality, and have smoother hair from the damage that has been caused? Because i'm stopping using heat and dyes, and intense washing, i hope it isn't too late to turn around. Hey, i’ve been researching about this ‘No-poo’ method for about a couple of days now, seeing as my hair is damaged from semi-permanant dye, heat styling, and washing my hair everyday with shampoo + conditioning. My hair looks dull, dry and dead, it has a tiny bit of a hay/brittle texture to it, but not too extreme. I started to not use shampoo a week ago and decided to take breaks between washing (2-3 days) however i still use conditioner which is an organic cocunut milk conditioner for the time being. But i haven’t really seen a difference with using no shampoo except that it looks less straw-like and less thicker, but it still has a dry and dull quality to it. Do you think if i use the ACV method i will loose the dry quality, and have smoother hair from the damage that has been caused? Because i’m stopping using heat and dyes, and intense washing, i hope it isn’t too late to turn around.

]]> By: David http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-230896 David Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:38:08 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-230896 Thank you ! Thank you !

]]> By: healthyMom http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again/comment-page-3#comment-205496 healthyMom Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:01:33 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/no-poo-shampoo-alternative-dont-use-shampoo-again#comment-205496 I have flat straight hair that is sometimes oily. That is why I love to find products that address this problem, and can give me a lift of body to my hair. I love the scent of Shielo's Volume products and that plays a role in choosing this product. I don't always use a conditioner for volume, but in this case I feel it is a benefit to use it more often. I recommend Shielo's full line of Volume products. I have flat straight hair that is sometimes oily. That is why I love to find products that address this problem, and can give me a lift of body to my hair. I love the scent of Shielo’s Volume products and that plays a role in choosing this product. I don’t always use a conditioner for volume, but in this case I feel it is a benefit to use it more often. I recommend Shielo’s full line of Volume products.

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