6 inches gone!
Hello Dear Friends,
Six inches of my locks are gone! What a relief! It was getting so tangled and taking a lot of time to comb it after I washed it and used 2 different products to get the comb through.
I made another change regarding my hair. I decided to go "no poo." I have been reading about this craze for a long time. I did not think much of it until I started to think about the cheap shampoo I use and how many chemicals are in there. I won't be saving much money, by switching to this method, but I will be avoiding those unwanted chemicals, no longer using a detergent on my hair, and stop stripping the natural oils in my hair.
So what is "no poo?" It certainly doesn't mean not washing your hair, as I had thought. It is very simple, actually. You wash your hair with a baking soda and water mixture, then you rinse it in an apple cider and water mixture. I am amazed at how great my hair feels after using this method for the last few washes.
To learn more and read a better blog about this method, go here.
Have any of you gone this route? Are there other personal care products you've switched from to a more natural product?
Good Morning Jenn,
ReplyDeleteSo is the lovely photo of you a before or after photo of your haircut? :)
Thanks for posting about No Poo, it's something I've been wanting to try but between having stocked up on shampoo & conditioner and also me being chicken, I haven't tried yet. I guess my main fear has always been that I would have such a tangled mess when I was done that I'd have to shave my head...I know, rediculous. It really sounds easy. I'll have to give it a whirl soon. The girls and I have such long, tangly hair and Amber has particularly oily scalp due to those teenage hormones, but I'd love to go chemical free in more areas than I do currently. God knows best and we certainly don't need all those chemicals. I think the ad market really takes us women for a ride in all those beauty ploys. Thanks for the link too...I liked her blog and want to check out some of her links as well.
I have always wanted to try "no poo" Its seems though I give up at about day three...when its oily and itchy. So keep us posted on how this works!
ReplyDeleteYou have lovely hair!
I will keep you posted. They say there is a 2-3 week adjustment to make. I am in it for that length of time, no matter what. So far, so good though.
ReplyDeleteJenn
Well, I am in! I am glad you posted about this. I am almost finished with some super expensive shampoo that I didn't pay full price for. I think I will give this a whirl after that shampoo is gone. I wonder how I will survive without my styling products?
ReplyDeleteI think I've been too chicken to try this...hehe! With a house full of girls though, and lots of hair, I need to really pray and consider this again. I know of several who have done this now and been very pleased.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm I would like to join in on the fun. I have tried a shampoo bar but I didn't like it. Maybe this way would be better. Thanks for sharing the link on all the ho to's.
ReplyDeletekeep us posted!
Blessings and ((HUGS))
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-Mary
Nope, never tried it, and right now I don't really plan too. But I'm glad it's working for you. And I love the hair cut, it's so pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
Love your new hair cut! I know what you mean about taking forever to dry and style. I've been growing my hair and it seems to take longer each day. I do like the length, tho, after years of having very, very short hair.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this! I am game to try it and I'm almost out of my expensive shampoo. Is this fine for colored hair, too? I'll check out the link....
Take care - Julie
After reading the blog, I'm definitely going to try this! It makes total sense and I love the cost saving, too! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteGod bless - Julie
Now, there's an idea! Your hair does look lovely and shiney. Is that after the 'no poo'?
ReplyDeleteI think you've hit the nail on the head about housecleaning. It's about making the people we love comfortable, not about living up to someone else's standards.
Annie Kate
Annie Kate, this picture was taken by my mom right when I came from the salon. I had not washed my hair that day, as I usually wash every other day,even before going, "no poo". I am now finishing my first week of "no poo" and find my hair to be very clean, soft and shiny. My youngest is going to try this also because he has had dandruff all his life. I am hoping this helps him. I will do an update after my 3 week trial.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new 'do - you are just so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteI have heard of the no shampoo, but didn't actually hear of an alternative like you gave. I will definitely keep this in mind and probably try it sometime soon. I have very long hair, and don't wash it daily as it is, so I'm always open to new ways. Thanks for sharing! :)
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I've been no poo for about 3 weeks. It is REALLY looking great now. It looked fine before, maybe a little blah, but now, it's full of body. I LOVE it. Shampoo and conditioner is a grand conspiracy! :)
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