No More Shampoo

[lashannasmall]

I just wanted to share this article about a girls experiment with not using shampoo and how it helped her hair flourish. I think it applies even more to Afro textured hair because we even have less oils.



http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/beauty-fashion/stories/bubble-trouble

 

[lashannasmall]

Wanted to ad this article too.

http://dormroomcurly.blogspot.com/2008/12/style-definitions-table.html

 

[BlondeByDesire]

Nice article.

 

[flowinlocks]

I didn't read the whole article, but I know what she's talking about as far as her hair thriving. I only shampoo when I get do a touch up. The rest of the time it's cowashing, dcing, or just rinsing. My hair is loving this. I haven't used shampoo on a regular in over 6 months.

 

[ellebelle88]

I hate shampoo too but I don't know a good conditioner alternative. Any one have some suggestions??

 

[Nonie]

I love shampoo on my scalp, particularly non-creamy shampoos. I hate conditioner on my scalp. I hate baking soda anywhere on me. I don't think I could ever be w/o shampoo. I can CW in between my poos but I have got to have shampoo massaged into my head skin!

 

[Faith]

I'm a no shampooer myself. Haven't touched traditional shampoos since Jan. I do use shikakai powder once in a while as an alternative.

 

[Nightingale]

I like shampooing, but i don't like sulfates. My regular poos are Jason's Aloe Vera and Abba Pure Gentle.

 

[Poranges]

I use all natural shampoo bars...they restore oils to my hair. LOVES it!

 

[favorc]

I don't use shampoo either. Once I stopped using shampoo my hair seemed thrive. I like to rinse with acv. I use a very little of course.

 

[SlantedEyezMiss2003]

I like shampoo, and I'm taking a break from it for a while, i'm suppose to be cowashing but i've been using sulfate free shampoo.....but i'm going to completely co-wash for the whole summer and see how I like it, at first my hair doesn't like it, but I'm going to try it again.....thanks for the article.....

 

[MarieB]

I hate shampoo too but I don't know a good conditioner alternative. Any one have some suggestions??

I have been using Hair One from Sally's (and shampooing only when my hair feels really dirty or I sweat a lot) since I got my BKT because I have had a hard time finding salt-free shampoos. A lot of people swear by WEN products, and it's my understanding that Hair One is pretty much a WEN knockoff. I've never used WEN, but I have to say that I am very happy with the Hair One.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I like a little non-sulfate poo on my scalp once per week because I sweat a lot when I work out. If I didn't sweat so much, I think I could go poo free... I avoid sulfates like the plague...

 

[Harina]

I use all natural shampoo bars...they restore oils to my hair. LOVES it!

What brand pray tell?

 

[Poranges]

What brand pray tell?

Chagrin Valley

 

[Makenzie]

I have been using Hair One from Sally's (and shampooing only when my hair feels really dirty or I sweat a lot) since I got my BKT because I have had a hard time finding salt-free shampoos. A lot of people swear by WEN products, and it's my understanding that Hair One is pretty much a WEN knockoff. I've never used WEN, but I have to say that I am very happy with the Hair One.

Really? I'ma have to look into that. I was going to purchase Wen after I used up my current conditioners.

I use Vatika shampoo and its ok. I use it every now and then, but am happy co-washing and using baking soda to cleanse.

 

[Ganjababy]

I have not read the article- will later but my hair has been tramsformed since I cut out shampoos

 

[ChanelNo5]

I've tried to cut down on shampoo, but nothing really cleanses my hair like shampoo. I tried a baking soda rinse last night but still ended up following up with Nexxus Therappe.

So until I find a comparible alternative, I try to stick with sulfate-free shampoos like Aveda.

There's just nothing like clarified hair and a hot, hour long DC .

 

[tilati]

I like shampooing, but i don't like sulfates.

ditto

 

[CORBINS]

I have also stopped using shampoo. It's been about 1.5 months since my hair has seen shampoo. I used baking soda for the first few weeks. After the second week (same as in the article) I thought I was about to start shampooing again because I noticed a stinky, funky smell coming from my scalp. My head was itching like crazy and I was sure I needed to shampoo. I instead continued with the baking soda and conditioner washes. NOW: my scalp is no longer itching and I have no smell. I don't need to spray my scalp like I used to to keep my newgrowth soft (currently in braid extensions). I can also go longer without washing my braids. When I would use shampoo, I would need to either cover up the smell, or shampoo my hair because I couldn't stand having a so called "dirty" scalp. I haven't used baking soda in about 1.5 weeks, I've only been conditioner washing. My scalp doesn't have any buildup or smell. I love it!!

 

[JollyGal]

I would love to know how to use baking soda and also ACV in my hair.

How does one rinse with ACV?

I need to get off shampoo. Just discovered my beloved CON has sodium hydroxide in it's ingredients.

Has anyone tried liquid african black soap?

 

[CurlyMoo]

Does this include shampoo bars? I haven't read the article yet. Because I really like the Aritha shampoo bar with coconut oil. My hair feels moisturized and oiled.