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I shampoo and condition my hair every day and I’ve been considering cutting back on my shampoo usage after reading some articles on others who have done this. The logic of this is that store-bought shampoos strip your hair of its necessary oils so your hair will over compensate and produce extra oil. By cutting back on or cutting out shampoo your hair will stabilize and regulate its own oil production so it will no longer be greasy. For myself this has made it so I can’t go a day without shampoo without my hair feeling unbearably greasy. I’ve been reading how some people stop shampooing and will go through a 4-6 week transition where their hair is a mess, but afterwards their hair is thicker, shinier, healthier, and better looking overall. It looks like most people use baking soda and apple cider vinegar, but are there any other alternatives? If you have stopped using store-bought shampoo: - What do you use instead and how often? - What was your transition period like and how long did it take for your hair to stabilize? - What advice would you give to someone starting out? If you know anyone who has stopped using store-bought shampoo: - What were your impressions of them before/after? Could you notice any differences? - Did their hair smell? Here’s the article that got me thinking about this: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30337386/
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 19:17 |
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The main ingredients in most commercial shampoos that damages hair are sulfates. Most commonly, sodium lauryl sulfate or laureth sulfate are found in shampoo. Sulfates are very strong surfectants; in fact, sulfates are found in dish soaps, and are the ingredient that cuts grease on your dirty dishes. Most people (I personally think all people) do not need anything near that harsh for their hair. There are two big side effects to using sulfates to clean human hair, and they often depend on what texture your hair is naturally. If you have curly or wavy hair naturally, sulfates cause frizziness, dryness, breakage and dullness to the hair. To explain why this happens takes a little more depth, but the gist is that curly and wavy hair's cuticle (outermost layer) is not perfectly smooth like it is in straight hair, and it's a lot easier for damaging agents like sulfates to penetrate to the more fragile center (There's a good diagram and more in depth explanation in this article, which I wrote for caring for curly hair). If you have straight hair, and you suffer from oily scalp and hair if you don't shower every day, sulfates may be the reason why. When you strip your hair of its natural oils using harsh ingredients, your scalp overproduces to compensate. I have naturally curly hair, and since 2004, I have been shampoo free. I use regular conditioner, Aussie Moist to wash my hair and deep conditioner, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeep to condition. My husband has straight hair and he still uses shampoo, but he only washes twice a week, and uses sulfate free shampoo when he does wash. For both of us, this is about the best thing that has happened to our hair. The misconception that your hair will smell if you go without shampoo comes from people thinking that not washing with shampoo means not washing at all, and that's simply not true. I don't know a single person out there who's gone no-poo who doesn't use conditioner to gently scrub their hair. Using friction really does work to loosen dirt, styling products, and so on to be rinsed off of the hair. For someone starting out, no matter what hair type you have, I recommend ditching the sulfates. Whether you decide to try a sulfate-free shampoo and use it sparingly (you can still overwash with sulfate free shampoo, because if you scrub long enough or often enough, you're going to strip your hair regardless of what you're using) or go without shampoo at all is going to depend a lot on you. It will probably take a couple of weeks for you to start to see a difference (though many people with curly hair report almost instantaneous results), but it's so worth it in the long run.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 19:36 |
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I have an itchy/dry scalp and I tried going without shampoo to see if it would go away. I had my hair cut short (so it wouldn't look too bad) and spent a summer without shampoo. My scalp still itched like a motherfucker and I had some pretty annoying dander. This may not apply if you dont have a dry scalp. EDIT: I never tried it with conditioner, that may be a better idea.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 19:37 |
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That may be more of a medical condition, like seborrheic dermatitis, or a fungus. Have you seen a doctor or dermatologist?
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 19:39 |
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I wash my hair 2 - 3 times a week. I've tried several different things and I found one that works great for me. I tried the baking soda/vinegar, but the baking soda dried my hair out too much, and it was a pain in the rear end to travel with. I use J.R. Liggett's bar shampoo now and its awesome. I can't recommend it enough http://secure.jrliggett.com/proddetail.php?prod=1020 I still do a vinegar rinse afterwards. I use unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar. You put a tablespoon or two in water (I got one of those condiment squirt bottles you can get at walmart to put your own ketchup in) and put it on my hair, rinse it really well, and then do a cold water rinse on my hair. It might smell a little vinegary until it dries, but I don't really notice it, and I don't think its noticible unless someone gets right in your hair. The apple cider vinegar is the better smelling one in my opinion. I also have a spray bottle that I have rosewater and a little bit of coconut oil in that I spritz on my hair to make it smell pretty. My hair doesn't smell bad, it just smells like clean hair if I don't put it on. I honestly don't need to wash my hair more than 2 times a week (3 if I'm really active and get really sweaty and dirty) My hair doesn't look greasy at all, and feels clean. I have long hair as well so its not like only people with short hair can do this. I honestly can't remember what my hair was like in transition. My hair does feel a lot cleaner now since I don't have any weird petroleum residue on it. The one big difference you'll notice is when you're washing your hair your hair won't feel slippery like it does after you condition it with regular conditioner. One of the major benefits I've found is if I'm out somewhere and I really need to rinse off my hair (went to the beach, went to the pool, got some dirt on it, but its not really dirty or smelly) I can rinse my hair with just water and comb it out, and it'll be fine and not a huge tangled gross sticky mess like most people get. I still shower every day, I just don't wash my hair every time I shower. rino86 posted:I have an itchy/dry scalp and I tried going without shampoo to see if it would go away. I had my hair cut short (so it wouldn't look too bad) and spent a summer without shampoo. My scalp still itched like a motherfucker and I had some pretty annoying dander. Alterian fucked around with this message at Aug 27, 2009 around 19:45 |
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Fire In The Disco posted:That may be more of a medical condition, like seborrheic dermatitis, or a fungus. Have you seen a doctor or dermatologist? its not that severe. Even when it was pretty itchy, it was just an annoyance. I could still wear black shirts. I also spend half the year in a very dry dusty climate, its hard to moisturize your head.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 19:48 |
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- What do you use instead and how often? I don't use anything at all aside from water (I shower once or twice a day). - What was your transition period like and how long did it take for your hair to stabilize? Honestly I didn't really have a transition period. Just keep showering often and your hair won't get too terrible. I would say that my hair got healthier and healthier without an initial period of terrible hair. - What advice would you give to someone starting out? Don't be a pussy and just do it cold-turkey style  Try it and see how it goes.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:00 |
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I stopped using shampoo maybe about 2 months ago and haven't really noticed any difference, except that I don't ever have the super-dry, floofy hair I'd get right after shampooing. It never feels or looks greasy, and I shower every day so it's not getting funky or anything. I'm not going to say it's been a crazy life changing improvement, but shampooing is now one less useless task I ever have to think about.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:05 |
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I have pretty curly hair and I wash my hair maybe 2 times a week or so. If that. When I do I use nizoral shampoo (http://www.nizoral.com), which is recommended for those balding, and some random conditioner. I just checked and it has sodium lauryl sulfate. So is the idea that I should use sulfate free shampoo or just no shampoo at all? What shampoos are recommended if any? Or do you not use shampoo and simply condition it? My hair is really curly and I like to keep it a bit tame via conditioners/brushing. I also go to the beach a lot. Does that factor in anywhere? Should I put conditioning more or just simply rinsing it with water? or should I just stop all hair products together? Or maybe just keep a conditioner?
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:10 |
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rino86 posted:its not that severe. Even when it was pretty itchy, it was just an annoyance. I could still wear black shirts. I also spend half the year in a very dry dusty climate, its hard to moisturize your head. Try massaging a tiny tiny bit of tea tree oil onto your scalp. That has always cleared things right up for me. I stopped doing the daily shampoo and condition thing a few years ago, and switched to Burt's Bee's shampoo about 9 months ago. I use it about 2x/week. It doesn't get my hair squeaky clean like "real" shampoo, but that's kind of the idea. I don't condition, I've found that I didn't need too anymore once I stopped striping all the natural oils out of my hair. I also use a boar-bristle brush, which helps distribute the oil from the scalp down to the ends. I have good hair days and bad hair days. My hair does seem to have a lot more natural volume and texture than it used to. Mainly I'm just pleased to be spending less on shampoo and throwing out fewer bottles. e: I have straight, thick, shoulder-length hair if that helps.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:12 |
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The shampoo bars look pretty interesting. How would they compare to normal shampoo or the baking soda/vinegar method? How does your hair feel afterwards? Also, if one were to use styling products on their hair, how long should they go without using some sort of cleaner to remove it? Ex. If someone used hairspray, should they clean it off the next day, or are they fine for a couple days? Any suggestions for coping with feeling greasy after a day without shampoo? I'll do my best going cold turkey and I'll find a way to deal with the greasiness, but any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:22 |
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Huckle posted:- What do you use instead and how often? This sounds like an excellent trip to dandruff town. Pack a jacket! The forecast is looking like snow. But really only water? Rinsing is the word I'd use to describe this. And while I'm sure your is likely nicer than mine it sounds disgusting.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:22 |
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Ok, so you've convinced me. I have really straight, black, oily hair. I hate the fact that I can't miss a day of showering without being asked by everyone whether my hair is currently wet (its that oily). What is the first step to doing this. Do I go buy a sulfate free shampoo and a conditioner. And skip a couple days of shampooing while just using conditioner? And then intermittently use shampoo throughout the week? One problem I'm scared of is coming into the office looking like a greasy hobo because of the switch. Is there a way to make the switch less drastic? Also suggestions for sulfate free shampoo is welcome...
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:30 |
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My best friend is a total fanatic about no-poo. She only washes her hair with baking soda & water with a cider vinegar rinse. I will say that her hair never looks dirty, or different from someone who uses shampoo, but there is a side effect. She smells like vinegar, all the time, but I don't think she can smell it. My husbands nickname for her is Pickle. I've tried to let her gently know that she stinks, but she's way on her high horse about this issue. She's better than the rest of us slobs, don't you know.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:32 |
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Meschi posted:The shampoo bars look pretty interesting. How would they compare to normal shampoo or the baking soda/vinegar method? How does your hair feel afterwards? My hair feels clean afterwards. Its a bit easier too since it suds up like normal soap. Baking soda is a mess to try and wash your hair with. And again, it dried my hair out way too much, the shampoo bar is a lot gentler. I don't use any styling products on my hair. If I were, I would think you should wash it out. Its a bit of a contradiction though since the crap in styling products is worse for your hair than traditional shampoo and conditioner Dangbe posted:Also suggestions for sulfate free shampoo is welcome... I've tried stuff from the Jason line, but I wasn't impressed. Its usually a little more expensive, and you have to shampoo your hair twice with their stuff. I've never tried the burts bees hair care stuff. Their stuff is about the same price as jason. Those shampoos are more natural, but they still have a lot of weird long named stuff in them. The only stuff in the shampoo bar are Olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, fresh pure New Hampshire spring water, sodium hydroxide (a binder), and essential oils for fragrance. Alterian fucked around with this message at Aug 27, 2009 around 20:41 |
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Dangbe posted:Ok, so you've convinced me. I have really straight, black, oily hair. I hate the fact that I can't miss a day of showering without being asked by everyone whether my hair is currently wet (its that oily). What is the first step to doing this. Do I go buy a sulfate free shampoo and a conditioner. And skip a couple days of shampooing while just using conditioner? And then intermittently use shampoo throughout the week? Everyone has different ideas and results, but this is what worked for me: I would suggest getting a sulfate free shampoo, maybe the Burt's Bees I suggested or that shampoo bar Alterian is talking about, you don't have to go super expensive. Cut back your washing to as infrequently as you can stand. If that is every other day for a while it's not the end of the world. On off days get your hair good and wet and massage your scalp with your fingers just like you are shampooing. Only use a small amount of shampoo, you don't need a head full of suds. A dab of conditioner will do, or even none at all if your hair will behave without it. Get a good brush and use it every day.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 20:47 |
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I haven't used anything but water to wash my hair since May. In my case, I was already stretching out my (conditioner-only) washes to about once a week before I started. I'd say that for the first 8 weeks or so I looked pretty ok. Then in the 9th week I looked seriously gross and greasy. After that it became easy. You will have to experiment to find out how often you need to rinse your hair to make it look decent. At this point I rinse every 3-4 days, and the rest of the time I just clip it up when I'm in the shower. If your hair is long enough to pull back while you transition, that can hide your greasiness. Otherwise, hats and bandanas are your friends. My hair now looks about the same as when I was washing it, only it takes way less time. I don't use any products, just rinse and let it drip dry. My hair doesn't smell bad, it just smells like hair. One thing that may help you is developing a routine before you rinse your hair that will help clean your head. You should scratch your scalp all over with your fingernails or a fine tooth comb first, and then brush from roots to ends with a natural boar bristle brush. This is like your new shampoo and conditioner routine: the scratching is "shampooing" your head by lifting off the gunk, and the brushing is "conditioning" by moving the oil from your head down the length of your hair. Then rinse (rub your scalp while you're showering too) and you're done. It sounds really gross, but once you transition no one will know about your hippie hair care routine unless you tell them. e: My hair is medium curliness, and long enough to hide my bra strap if that helps. Silver String fucked around with this message at Aug 27, 2009 around 21:20 |
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nmarie33 posted:In my case, I was only it takes way less time. This doesn't seem like a huge time saver.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 21:27 |
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God, I like the sound of this. I have the greasiest drat hair, and it STINKS - like you can smell it just from being in the same room with me. I have to wash twice a day (Selsun Blue) just to keep the stench down. No itch, not really flakey, just grease and stink.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 21:32 |
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rally9x posted:This doesn't seem like a huge time saver. I guess, but usually I do it while I'm sitting around watching TV or something anyway. And only two times a week or so, when I'm getting ready to rinse out my hair. All I know is that my hair looks better now than it did a year ago, when I did shampoo/condition every day, put on a bunch of products, and spent a bunch of time blowdrying and using the straightening iron.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 22:29 |
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Christoff posted:I have pretty curly hair and I wash my hair maybe 2 times a week or so. If that. When I do I use nizoral shampoo (http://www.nizoral.com), which is recommended for those balding, and some random conditioner. I just checked and it has sodium lauryl sulfate. I suggest you go without shampoo entirely if you have curly hair. It's not really necessary, as curly hair tends to be dryer by nature, and it benefits from added moisture. You're going to have to figure out the combination of how many times a week to wash for your particular hair. As I said in my post above, I conditioner wash about twice a week. Sometimes only once, rarely ever more often. I shower the other days, I just put my hair in a shower cap. Try putting some conditioner on your fingers and scrubbing your scalp, then more gently scrubbing your hair with it. After you rinse the conditioner out, see how your hair feels. If it feels sort of slippery, like seaweed, you probably don't have to condition more. If it doesn't, condition like normal. Try this, and see how your hair does for a couple of days. It'll help you determine how often you have to wash your hair.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 22:53 |
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I tried the "no shampoo" route for a few weeks, but it just didn't go well and I felt (and looked) like a giant greaseball. Instead, I switched over to milder shampoos. I use Flex Frequent Use shampoo, it's not as strong as most stuff and is CHEAP. I've heard that baby shampoos are similar and work well also. They get the gunk out but don't strip your hair totally.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 23:32 |
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I would really like to try this, but what about blow-drying? flat ironing? Generally I let my hair drip-dry and go curly, but of course some days I'm gonna want to dry or straighten my hair. Will it make a difference? It's damaging but I don't think it'd be that bad compared to washing my hair with strong-rear end dandruff shampoo every morning.
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 23:45 |
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What about dandruff? I have jet-black hair so a single speck of dandruff is visible from space. Currently, I have to nuke my hair with chemical soup dandruff shampoo. What is the natural, cheaper, alternative to this?
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| # ? Aug 27, 2009 23:56 |
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I have straight, thick, long hair. When I was using Tresseme 2in1 and Dove shampoo/conditioner I would wash my hair every other day and at the end of Day 2 it would look greasy and my scalp would itch. I tried the baking soda/apple cider vinegar process for two weeks but it was too much hassle in the shower. I do love the way my hair feels after the vinegar rinse, I believe the acidity smooths the hair cuticles and makes the hair shaft smoother. I used 2 tbsp diluted in 2 cups water and rinsed thoroughly and I don't think it ever had a vinegar smell afterwards. I am now trying the L'Oreal sulfate free shampoo/conditioner for dry hair. It seems alright so far but I'm not impressed. I never had a noticeable problem with dandruff or frizzy hair with it or any other products. My main problem is itchy scalp. I suspect that certain chemicals may be irritating my scalp, which is why I started looking into more natural solutions. Every review I've read seems like "I spent a lifetime trying different products but this one specific combination works for my individual chemistry!" Today I read this http://thebeautybrains.com/2009/08/...t-your-shampoo/ and I'm starting to think I'm worrying about it too much.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 00:16 |
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roads posted:I would really like to try this, but what about blow-drying? flat ironing? When I go get a haircut, my stylist blows my hair out smooth, and it's literally the only time I ever straighten my hair, but I've noticed no lasting damage from it, so I assume that if you're only doing it every once in a while, you'll be ok. The nice thing about your hair after you ditch the drying detergents is that it becomes stronger over time because it's not constantly being stripped of all its protection, and nothing harsh is sinking in past the cuticle. Bantha_PooDoo posted:What about dandruff? I have jet-black hair so a single speck of dandruff is visible from space. Currently, I have to nuke my hair with chemical soup dandruff shampoo. What is the natural, cheaper, alternative to this? There are sulfate free dandruff shampoos that typically use salicylic acid, sulfur and/or tea tree oil to help dandruff. Try going to a natural foods store; they tend to have a nice selection of natural body and hair care products as well. I can also look up some for you if you're interested in some brand names.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 00:29 |
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I'm interested in this because I always feel like my hair is at it's best about 12 hours after I shampoo (sooner than that if my hair is shorter, but still dry right after shamp. and too greasy long after). My hair is straight but has an ever-so-slight curl when it's long (length varying between ~1-2.5 in.). Normally, I would just try some different bars but I've been using Head & Shoulders because I had a bit of dandruff around age 13. Could it have been the H&S causing a dry scalp? Otherwise, is there a dandruff option?
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 00:38 |
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Yes-- there is definitely some new evidence that harsher shampoos (Head and Shoulders for sure fits in this category) can actually exacerbate scalp issues. Give the sulfate-free shampoo, or no-poo a go and see what happens. If you still have dandruff, try a sulfate-free dandruff shampoo options.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 00:43 |
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I'm not sure if I have dandruff or exactly what the hell my condition is. My scalp is occasionally itchy, and now that I think about it, it didn't used to be that way. I'll notice tiny white specks and flakes in my hair, but it's not snowing from my hair or anything like that. I'll also notice these speck-things after showering and I'm combing my hair. They just appear. The itching isn't anything terrible, more like something "Huh, my scalp itches", but it definitely didn't used to be this way months ago. Will any shampoo that doesn't have sulfates or whatever help?
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 01:09 |
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Get some high-end Aveda (or Bumble & Bumble) shampoo and don't cheap out on the grocery/drug store crap. That stuff sucks for your hair! Shampoo say 2-3 days in a row, then give it a break for a day. Then, shampoo 2-3 times, then 1 day off. Be sure to use conditioner daily though. Giving your scalp a day break from shampoo helps keep your scalp oils healthy. You DON'T want to shampoo daily, as it depletes your oil, then you get other issues. For dandruff and stuff, try using tea tree oil shampoo/oils to revitalize your scalp. Then, give your scalp a break from shampoos every couple days.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 01:42 |
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Landrobot posted:Get some high-end Aveda (or Bumble & Bumble) shampoo and don't cheap out on the grocery/drug store crap. The high end expensive crap still has the same junk the cheap crap has in it that most of the people in this thread are trying to get away from.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 01:55 |
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When I saw this thread I really thought it was going to be about someone wanting dreadlocks or something... although I knew sulfates weren't great for your hair, I didn't realize not shampooing could actually make your hair better. So now you've got me thinking about trying it. No way I'm going cold turkey and subjecting myself and the people around me to a greasy mess, but that shampoo bar sounds intriguing. And whether they're good or bad for my hair, I really need to use styling products (spray gel and hairspray) if I want the hair to stay out of my face and look half-way decent, so I would want something to help remove them beyond just water. One question I have - anyone know how this affects henna? I read that sulfates tend to strip hair coloring, and it seems like perhaps a switch to no-shampoo would help keep the henna brighter considerably longer. Is this a reasonable conclusion?
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 02:22 |
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This thread is really weird, as I have very curly hair for a white guy, and shampoo with Head and Shoulders (I don't really need it, I guess), but I don't really have any problems with dandruff, my hair doesn't look damaged, and is only slightly frizzy. I go about 1-2 days in between shampooing, though, depending on how I'm feeling that day. I almost never need to use conditioner to stop frizz, only if it's a really hot and humid day. My current tube of conditioner has lasted me about a year and looks like it'll last another year. Maybe I'm the outlier.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 02:48 |
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I stopped using shampoo five or six years ago, and only began using it again less than a year ago. Back then I had long hair, slightly longer than waist length, but I wanted it longer and it kept breaking and splitting so that I'd be forced to cut it up past the damage. I transitioned to conditioner-only washes after reading about it on the long hair community forums (they're full of nutcases but have a simple setup for lurkers). My "wash" conditioner was VO5 Tea Therapy, and my process involved glopping four or five huge palmfuls onto my scalp and massaging very thoroughly. I really had to rinse to get everything out, and because of this the process took longer for me than a shampoo, but once properly rinsed I was completely clean and nonstinky. I'd follow up with an apple cider vinegar rinse for my scalp and condition the length below my ears with a non-cone deeper conditioner. I washed every three days. Once a day I oiled the length with jojoba oil and I used only handmade combs without seams or burrs. When I'd started, I was worried that I'd hit my maximum length, but after following the routine for several years I managed to get my hair down to my fingers (46" from hairline to tips), all while maintaining a much better condition than I'd had when using the Pantene or Suave shampoos. My hair was great but I cut it off a year ago because I was bored with it. I decided to find a good quality shampoo since I didn't feel like taking that much trouble over such a short length. Now I use a sulfate and cone free shampoo from Burt's Bees (Raspberry Moisture something) and a Nature's Gate sulfate and cone free conditioner, plus my jojoba oil on the ends for a leave in treatment. It's still in very good condition, glossy and easy to make stay in place without hair products. No split ends yet, either, though I haven't trimmed it in six months. My transition did take several weeks and I found that I couldn't alternate between shampoo and conditioner or the scalp oil would become really weird and waxy and gross. If you end up using the conditioner method, give a few different brands a try, because one might work better for you than another.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 03:42 |
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Alterian posted:The high end expensive crap still has the same junk the cheap crap has in it that most of the people in this thread are trying to get away from. Not exactly like the cheap stuff, this stuff doesn't destroy your hair, but it does have SLS if that's what you mean. There's other natural organic types w/o SLS at Whole Foods or other natural stores which work just fine too. My point was, if someone still wants to use some shampoo or has hair issues (dandruff) and is considering something different: try taking a day off from using shampoo every 2-3 days. I do it myself and it works great! Most people in fashion/hair world will probably agree that oils are good for your scalp, so keep some in there. Simply skipping shampoo every 2-3 days works very well and isn't as extreme as no shampoo. Also, use a conditioner everyday!
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 04:27 |
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I buzz cut my hair and shampoo rarely because there's no point. Bar of soap works fine for me and I don't have any problems.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 05:00 |
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I had long hair for a long time that took a lot of effort to maintain and one wrong misstep created the mother of all frizzy jewfros. One day on impulse I shaved most of it off. Never been happier, it looks good and is a thousand times easier to maintain. So basically, if your hair is giving you a lot of trouble, get rid of it. I though I had a bad head for short hair for a long time, but I was completely wrong. A close buzz can work out really well very unexpectedly.
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 05:41 |
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Fire in the Disco convinced me in the Beauty thread in W&W to go sulfate free, and I am about eight weeks out. I have a short haircut, and my hair has benefited greatly from sulfate free shampoo. I am now trying to transition to conditioner-only scrubbing, which is working even better. Before I would get some seriously weird bed-head that wouldn't go away no matter what I did. Now it sticks up a little in the morning, but responds well to attempts to style it. I love it!
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| # ? Aug 28, 2009 05:45 |
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I had greasy hair when i was like 13-19 no matter what i used, it would feel dry (gross dry, like hay) when i washed it and within 10 hours it would be greasy. I've been using lush shampoos (mainly big and veganese conditioner) since i was 20 or so and i wash every day and condition every other day and my hair is super soft and clean feeling. They're all natural and handmade or something, I don't know. http://www.lush.com/, their soap is nice too but expensive and doesn't last long.
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cocteau posted:So now you've got me thinking about trying it. No way I'm going cold turkey and subjecting myself and the people around me to a greasy mess, but that shampoo bar sounds intriguing. And whether they're good or bad for my hair, I really need to use styling products (spray gel and hairspray) if I want the hair to stay out of my face and look half-way decent, so I would want something to help remove them beyond just water. Styling products can be removed via friction-- just put some conditioner on your fingers and gently scrub your hair to loosen the product, and rinse it thoroughly. I henna my hair as well, and my color lasts forever, so it's probably a reasonable conclusion. Landrobot posted:Not exactly like the cheap stuff, this stuff doesn't destroy your hair, but it does have SLS if that's what you mean. There's other natural organic types w/o SLS at Whole Foods or other natural stores which work just fine too. Shampooing daily and taking one day off every 2-3 days is still too much shampooing if you're trying to break the over-production of oil cycle or if you're trying to prevent your hair from drying out and getting frizzy. There's really no reason to shampoo hair more than twice a week. And like I mentioned above, there are dandruff options that are sulfate free, containing salicylic acid, sulfur and/or tea tree oil, that can be used sparingly to combat dandruff. However, many people report they have less dandruff when they go sulfate-free or no-poo because they're not drying out their scalps anymore.
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