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erica78 said:
I was a non pooer for a while, but I started to get build up due to the daily conditioner washes that I'm doing. What I decided to do is condition wash every day...and shampoo once a week (or when I notice a lot of build up).
Shampoo tends to be drying...and using it every week instead of every day has helped my hair.
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Hey Erica :waving back at ya girl:
My current routine consists of shampooing once a week. I really would like to stretch it out. Which shampoo are u using and what other products are u using??
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Neen said:
I see you are a natural
I was reading in my
Hair Rules book by A. Dickey, which is a great read by the way, and he says that women with natural kinky hair should not shampoo too much and try rinsing the hair clean with water. He says "shampoo is for the scalp, conditioner is for the hair". Do you use any wax based or petroleum based products? If not, I don't see why a good rinsing wouldn't do the trick.
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Hello Neen. I don't use any wax or petroleum based products and so I think that would make me a good candidate for the no poo. Thanks for rinsing tip. I’m gonna try that!
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tracyannette said:
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erica78 said:
I was a non pooer for a while, but I started to get build up due to the daily conditioner washes that I'm doing. What I decided to do is condition wash every day...and shampoo once a week (or when I notice a lot of build up).
Shampoo tends to be drying...and using it every week instead of every day has helped my hair.
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This is what i do too! I use kenra moisturizing or jason sea kelp conditoners, and sebastian laminates or kenra moisturizing shampoos.
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I will give those 2 shampoos a try incase the no poo thing doesn't work out. I am currently using Nexxus Therppe and their clarifying shampoo, can't think of the name right now. Initially I thought they worked great, but now I find it leaves my hair too stripped that it takes days for me to regain the moisture level I attained prior to shampooing!! Thanks for the tips Ladies!
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Koreanblaq said:
I do the no poo routine, the only exception being if I have my hair done at a shop. I don't have a problem with itchies - I "wash" my hair 2-3x a week now (cold weather), and I make sure to REALLY clean my scalp, scrubbing vigorously using plenty of conditioner (I use Sauve Aloe Vera). Also, I do an ACV rinse every 2 weeks or so to get rid of buildup.
The main problem I see with what you all are doing is using the wrong conditioner to CO wash with. You should use a cheap, light conditioner, otherwise, you are putting too many moisturizing ingredients on your scalp, causing buildup. Save the thick stuff for the length of your hair (I would never do my CO wash with Kenra or anything like that, not even Pantene).
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Koreanblaq, I never though about using light conditioners. I always use the richest, thickest conditioners I can find. Never thought that might contribute to the itchies as I was more concerned with moisturizing my hair. Also, are u mixing your ACV rinse with distilled water? How are u doing that exactly? And then what products do u use after u wash??
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Sweetyb said:
After a third try in 12 months, I'm
finally getting the hang of this no-poo thang
. I wash my hair with VO5 Conditioner 2-3 times a week, and then... well... I haven't shampoo'd for two weeks now! I'm trying to see how far this will go!
But just like
Neen pointed out, this is only working for me after I cut out products with heavy build-up. I finally figured out that it was mostly my CD Healthy Hair Butter & Mimosa Hair Honey and also my Kemi oil that made my hair stink and left my scalp unclean after attempting a conditioner wash--they were thick and collecting dust in my hair, and no conditioner could wash them out (I think because of the beeswax component). So I cut them out of my daily routine.
I found light products to use in my hair (like CD Hair Milk, Protectiv Healthy Ends, spritzes, etc.)and I haven't had a negative experience yet
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Hey girl, it’s good that u haven’t given up!! I mean, my hair is at it’s worst after a shampoo unless it’s flat ironed, but naturally speaking it looks great after a few days! I’m going to give it another shot on Friday. I’m going to shampoo my hair one last time and then see how far I can go using lighter conditioners this time around. You mentioned build up from the Kemi oil, what about other oils like jojoba. Do u think I may get build p from that?? Well we shall see how it all goes.
Thanks everybody!!
