So – I mentioned that I finally bit the bullet – and tried this “No Poo Shampoo” method that I have been wanting to try for MONTHS! So – on Sunday morning I mixed up one of the recipes that I found on Pinterest – there are several variations…..
..the one I used was from this website (It’s also on my pinterest “hair tricks” board):
http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=935
Basically it’s this - 1 part baking soda to 6 parts water….put it in a squeeze bottle of some sort – squirt it onto your scalp – rub it in – then leave it on your scalp for 1-3 minutes – then rinse well.
There is also a recipe for a conditioner……
In an old shampoo bottle or a squeeze bottle, mix 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar to 8 parts Water. You can add essential oils or herbs if you like – I add 1 cinnamon stick (which lasts through several bottles of mixture) and 1/2 t vanilla . This masks the vinegar smell, and leaves your hair with a faint scent of spices. Leave on hair for several seconds, then rinse completely. (I’ve also seen that you can put the vinegar solution into a spray bottle and spray your hair vs. squeezing it onto your hair.)
It’s been 3 days since washing my hair…..this is HUGE for me. I wash my hair EVERY day – because when I wake up in the morning – my hair looks oily – and yucky. I couldn’t believe my eyes this morning – when I looked in the mirror – and noticed that my hair still looked fresh and had loads of body – – – I was thrilled!!. And…..BONUS – it’s cheap – easy – and saves me time!!!! I’m IN!!!!! Let me know if you try it – or if you’ve already been using this method – and can share any additional advice.
Thanks!
xxoo
~andrea
