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By: Julie L.

Julie L. — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:38:17 +0000

Thanks for posting about your “experiment”. I was at the hairdresser’s the other day and just told this lady I met there about no poo. She is really excited to try it as I told her that ti think the hair that benefits from it the most is curly hair that tends to get frizzy (her type).

I have pin straight hair that is naturally thick and shiny. It’s nice I guess, but there’s nothing I can do with it. It doesn’t style no matter how much product or what tools I use. It’s so heavy it just wants to hang down from my head. I’ll try to see if no poo does anything for my kind of hair.

Thanks for the play by play.

By: Michele McHenry

Michele McHenry — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:37:41 +0000

That is sad, isn’t it? But, we also don’t need sking cancer. (X Cancer Center, treatment employee) Hope they soon come up with a more natural, water proof version of sunscreen.

Anyway…going to give it a go! We have been washing the dogs in vinagar for years because their shampoos, no matter what kind it was, would irratate their skin, cause hot spots, etc. So, I changed to vinagar and Baking soda every once and a while when they were really dirty.

Their fur and skin was never better since doing it, so shiny and thick and they don’t smell like anything! So I am sure they like not smelling like perfume…LOL!

So, why not do it for me too. Ok…off I go!

I also use a coffee rinse for color too at times. Tea and other tinctures do the same. I will also use rose petals in the summer on my lips. Even the orange ones.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:07 +0000

Do you have any pictures of the before and the now of your hair?

This sounds very interesting–I have very short hair (coarse and graying), thick and natural curly (altho with it being short you don’t see the curl, just the stubborness).

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:04:54 +0000

I am fascinated by your journey on the “No Poo Path” Loving all your discoveries and new choices

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:48:03 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, guys!!! Coleen, I put my baking soda in a plastic container with a lid. (Yes, I still have the old Tupperware stuff hanging around! Better to use it than throw it in a landfill says I.) I keep the container on the edge of the tub with the lid on until I need it. I've been using about 1/8 - 1/4 a cup each time, I guess. A palmful. I use one hand to hold the baking soda, then with the fingers of my other hand I pick some up, rub it into the roots of my hair around my hairline, then I kind of work it into the rest of my scalp concentrating on the crown. I give it a good scrubbing around on the scalp then rinse well with water. It will rinse out very easily, and there won't be any buildup in the shower. I gotta say that since going 'pooless, my shower is much, much easier to clean. No soap residues! Now I can imagine that the residue on my shower was once also on my hair! After I rinse that out, I have a cup of about 2 Tbs. cider vinegar and cold water that I made up ahead of time. I slowly pour it over my head and work it in. With this small amount it doesn't sting the eyes like when I used to use a ton! Good luck to you and please let me know how it works for you! And of course remember to have great patience in the beginning. It takes your hair time to adjust! Dianes last blog post..Eureka! My Personal No ‘Poo Challenge Update

By: Coleen

Coleen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:54:01 +0000

Diane,
I’m game to give it a try (my husband thinks I’m NUTS but isn’t going to stop me! ) but here’s my logistical question: do you keep the baking soda in the shower? In a bowl? I imagine this horrible clump of baking soda that has absorbed all this moisture (since hubby will also be showering there…). And how much baking soda are we talking about?

Thanks for the input (and inspiration)!

By: Teresha

Teresha — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36:45 +0000

Ya on your success! I do a baking soda/ACV rinse once a month to remove buildup. It's the best natural clarifying hair treatment Tereshas last blog post..Just When I Want to Kill Him...

By: Lorie Shewbridge

Lorie Shewbridge — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:28:17 +0000

YEAH!!! Good for you... and no Exxon Valdez left on you. Just your beautiful hair. I am sooo proud of you, you didn't give into temptation. Lorie Shewbridges last blog post..The Giveaway: lelimelo giveaway

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:59:54 +0000

to ‘poo or not to ‘poo hmmmm, I’m tempted to try this.
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