Is Baking Soda Considered a Clarifier?

[Candycane044]

For ladies that use baking soda as a "shampoo" is it considered a clarifying shampoo or should I still clarify?

I've been washing my hair for the past month or so with baking soda and I'm addicted to it! But I just want to make sure that I'm getting the build up off of my scalp periodically. TIA!

 

[CenteredGirl]

Yes maam.

 

[Noir]

Yes. Although I must stress that BS does NOT REMOVE CONES. A lot of people believe it does but I researched and researched this and apparently it does not.

 

[Candycane044]

Thank you ladies for the quick responses! It's good to know that it doesn't remove cones. Thanks!

 

[msa]

Yup, definitely a clarifier.

To avoid some of the dryness it's also good mixed with the conditioner.

 

[Fine 4s]

Yes. Although I must stress that BS does NOT REMOVE CONES. A lot of people believe it does but I researched and researched this and apparently it does not.

I co wash only with Organix and THOUGHT i was clarifying with BS. Apparently THAT was BS...what could I use if I'm on a no poo regimen?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

For ladies that use baking soda as a "shampoo" is it considered a clarifying shampoo or should I still clarify?

I've been washing my hair for the past month or so with baking soda and I'm addicted to it! But I just want to make sure that I'm getting the build up off of my scalp periodically. TIA!

YEP!!!! Sure is!!!!!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Yes. Although I must stress that BS does NOT REMOVE CONES. A lot of people believe it does but I researched and researched this and apparently it does not.

Thanks for the reminder!!!!!
I donn't use many cones.... So....

 

[MJ]

What removes cones? Regular shampooo?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

What removes cones? Regular shampooo?

Yes ma'am.

 

[MJ]

Yes ma'am.

Ok. Thanks.

 

[niknik253]

Yes. Although I must stress that BS does NOT REMOVE CONES. A lot of people believe it does but I researched and researched this and apparently it does not.

So what clarifier (w/o sulfates) remove cones?

 

[JustKiya]

So what clarifier (w/o sulfates) remove cones?

I don't know that there is one, actually. Maybe one of the natural shampoos with the 'milder' sulfates - Neith uses them, I think - would do the job, but I'm not sure.
You might have to use the real thing.

 

[Anancy]

Wow, this is useful.

 

[Neith]

I don't know that there is one, actually. Maybe one of the natural shampoos with the 'milder' sulfates - Neith uses them, I think - would do the job, but I'm not sure.
You might have to use the real thing.

Yeah, milder sulfates work. Sodium Myreth Sulfate and Sodium Trideceth Sulfate are gentle cleansers that will remove cones.

I've also used AO shampoo and it is Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap based. The shampoos are good, but just as powerful on the hair as any sodium lauryl sulfate based shampoo imo.

 

[Muse]

Yes. Although I must stress that BS does NOT REMOVE CONES. A lot of people believe it does but I researched and researched this and apparently it does not.

Yup Noir is right! I tried to go no poo and still use cones does NOT work.