Comments on: All About 'No-Poo'

By: Carolita

Carolita — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:38:56 +0000

Today’s my 8th day and it’s going pretty well! Just want to say that I’m doing as Megabeast does, rinsing with tea rather than ACV. Only twist is that I brewed the tea with a couple of tablespoons of dry rosemary so it’s a lovely-smelling one that’ll also hopefully darken the orange of my henna. Another note is for newbies who are having the greasies adjustment period: try dry shampooing in between baking soda washes. You can use either cornstarch, rice or oat flour and just rub it gently onto your scalp/greasy hair areas (do this over the sink obviously!) and then comb or brush it through a bit; let it sit for 10-20 min. (while you eat breakfast!) then brush & shake it out. The day I did this, my hair seemed to get cleaner as the day wore on. Was really soft too.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:21:37 +0000

@ Carolita – I just keep the shampoo and conditioner around for overnight guests! =)

By: Carolita

Carolita — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:54:53 +0000

LOVE this post & the AWESOME comments! You’ve inspired me to continue experimenting! Anybody else like Ella, tried all natural conditioners rather than ACV with baking soda? I’m trying to go no-poo but a) ACV has so far made my hennaed hair very limp and b) I have a ton of all natural shampoo & conditioners. My partner will use up the shampoo, no prob but he doesn’t use conditioner and I don’t want to waste it. (No, can’t give it to anyone cuz we recently moved overseas & I have no girlfriends as yet!)

By: CK

CK — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:01:43 +0000

I just went to the grocery store and picked up my BS and ACV! I’m really excited to try this.

By: Christopher williams

Christopher williams — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:59:48 +0000

Baking soda made my scalp very dry, soo just water for me^_^ rather happy with the results.. and plus the fact i just do nothing to my hair.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:43:47 +0000

Love this, I tried it for myself and was unsure it would work as my hair is very dry and frizzy all the time and is almost to my waist. I washed it with the BS and v and loved the results. Then I moved on to my kids hair they liked it because it was truly tear free and they did not have all the tangles that they usually get after washing. no more shampoo for us thanks.

By: wendi

wendi — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:41:48 +0000

thank you for sharing this! i finally did and will NEVER go back i love the way my hair feels awww!

By: Ella

Ella — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:48:06 +0000

I started washing my hair with olive oil soap and rinsing with apple cider vinegar in January and noticed no oily period. I have super thick curly hair that goes just below my chest. I switched to baking soda after my hair dresser said that I need a clarifying shampoo. I love it so much more, though it takes more time to wash my hair now.
As for smell I originally used a bit of Burt’s Bees conditioner to cover it up but I stopped a few months ago to no complaints, I am surprised when I smell it.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:04:47 +0000

@ Alexa – You’re in luck lady, No-Poo is *ideal* for both thin and curly hair! (especially the curls)

How often you do it depends on your own preference and where you’re coming from. I do it once a week, but if you’re coming from washing your hair every day, you could start off doing it every other day or so. Slowly increase the amount of time between washes. Of course if you prefer, it IS perfectly safe for every day use.

Luck!

By: Alexa

Alexa — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:14:55 +0000

Hi! I have a doubt about this method you see, my hair is curly and thin, so I’d like to know how many times a week would you recommend using it? is it safe for everyday use? Thank you so much in advace!
XO