Re: The Shampoo Bar Thread
I haven't seen any that don't replace the head, but there might be one, I haven't really looked into it.
There was an old old thread on the old LHC about 'Miracle water' with citric acid and ascorbic acid. (Basically, a little bit of citrus juice for the vitamin C, which you only need a little bit of, then a little bit more vinegar than a typical rinse.) Some people washed using only that water, others used it as a final rinse. There are quite a few shower filters that all they do is put vitamin C in the water, so this might help.
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I'm not sure a shower filter is really an option. All of the ones I've seen involve replacing the shower head, and my apartment complex doesn't allow replacement of any plumbing fixtures. Do you know of any filters that don't involve replacing the fixture?
I have the GE Smartwater Filter similar to this one: http://www.waterfilters.net/GE-GXSM0...m_p_0-604.html. You just unscrew the shower head, screw in the filter, then screw the shower head into the filter itself. It doesn't soften water, but filters chlorine and other sediment. I like it. I had one by Paragon awhile ago, but it really decreased water pressure, whereas this keeps my not-so-good-to-begin-with pressure steady...
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Does Ida send an email when the package is shipped?
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curly girl fla
I have the GE Smartwater Filter similar to this one:
http://www.waterfilters.net/GE-GXSM0...m_p_0-604.html. You just unscrew the shower head, screw in the filter, then screw the shower head into the filter itself. It doesn't soften water, but filters chlorine and other sediment. I like it. I had one by Paragon awhile ago, but it really decreased water pressure, whereas this keeps my not-so-good-to-begin-with pressure steady...
You know, I have the GE smartwater filter. My fiance pointed out that our water in NY is a bit harder so where is says on the box that we have to change the filter every 6 months, in actuality I have to change it every 2-3 months. When the pressure gets low I have to change it. The reason I found out was because my shampoo bars weren't lathering up the way they do when the filter is working properly.
Rapunzhell13, I believe through paypal you get a shipped notice :)
Re: The Shampoo Bar Thread
Hi, I am new to shampoo bars and need some guidance. I just got a sample of the CV Cafe Moreno and tried it, following up with an ACV rinse. However, my results were very bad. My hair was greasier after shampooing than it was before! It was very awful looking, and I actually had to shampoo again with my regular shampoo to be able to look good enough to go to work.
I really would like to try again, maybe with a bar specifically for oily hair. I was thinking of the Olive Oil/Babassu bar, since it has no scent (which is important). But, is there anything else you can suggest that might help as well?
Thank you!
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mellie
Hi, I am new to shampoo bars and need some guidance. I just got a sample of the CV Cafe Moreno and tried it, following up with an ACV rinse. However, my results were very bad. My hair was greasier after shampooing than it was before! It was very awful looking, and I actually had to shampoo again with my regular shampoo to be able to look good enough to go to work.
I really would like to try again, maybe with a bar specifically for oily hair. I was thinking of the Olive Oil/Babassu bar, since it has no scent (which is important). But, is there anything else you can suggest that might help as well?
Thank you!
Okay well, I think the cafe moreno is moisturizing, which may be why your hair felt greasy. If your hair is oily, I think the summer sunshine or chamomile and citrus may work for you. Ooh even mud and clay, that gets rid of all the gunk and leaves your hair fluffy and soft! Nettle is also great for oily hair.
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Thanks EmpressRi!
My DH had a strong reaction to the smell of the CafeMoreno (he has sinus/allergy issues and strong smells make him sneeze like crazy, poor guy!). Of the ones that you mention, which one has the mildest scent?
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Mellie, it is really difficult to recommend a shampoo bar to someone else, because everyone has such different results with them. For instance, my hair didn´t like the Mud&Clay shampoo at all, although I so wanted it to work for me, because I love the scent!
Depending on your previous routine I would recommend that you clarify with either baking soda or a clarifying shampoo before starting with a shampoo bar routine. Your description of your hair sounds like you got buildup by the shampoo bar. Did you use cones previously? Another aspect is the vinegar rinse. I use a dilution of 1 in 10, and I have medium water. Some people use an even stronger rinse, most people use a weaker one. Play with the dilution. Vinegar is easy to underdose but hard to overdose, so don´t be afraid.
Many people have noticed that when one first uses shampoo bars one needs the more cleansing ones. After a while one can use the heavier ones which hadn´t worked before. Olive Babassu is probably the most moisturizing CV bar, so I wouldn´t recommend to start with that one. The best thing you can do really is get a lot of different samples and try them all (that´s what they are for!). Try a bar two or three times at least before deciding it is not for you.
I second EmpressRi´s suggestions to start with Chamomile Citrus and Summer Sunshine. Both are among the more cleansing bars. Be sure to lather up well - from roots to the ends. Don´t use your shampoo bar the way you use commercial shampoo - just letting the suds run down your length won´t get your hair clean. Lather up more than once. I lather three times (Third time scalp only). Be sure to massage a lot.
Regarding the scent: Café Moreno is the most obnoxious smelling bar Ida offers. Most bars are somewhat herby or citrusy smelling, but not overpowering at all. Some are unscented (Olive Babassu, Honey, Beer&Egg).
There was more I wanted to write, but I can´t remember. There´s also an article in the articles´ section, written by yours truly, which you might want to peruse.
Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey; shampoo bars take some getting used to, but they are very addictive.
ETA: I would also recommend to switch the bars fairly frequently. I use a different kind every time, and I think this also helps to prevent buildup.
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Just to report that, after around 2 months of wandering where using the bars was a tad problematic (not the bars themselves, but the traveling-with-ACV thing, plus my parents's expensive shower tub has marble that cannot stand vinegar. Agh), Sunday I treated my hair to a good wash back with Ida's bars. I maybe was a tad too strong on the vinegar, as my hair felt a bit dru yesterday, but after a light misting yesterday night, today they are awesome. cone-less shampoo and condit does in a pinch, but nothing beats Ida's bars!
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mellie
Hi, I am new to shampoo bars and need some guidance. I just got a sample of the CV Cafe Moreno and tried it, following up with an ACV rinse. However, my results were very bad. My hair was greasier after shampooing than it was before! It was very awful looking, and I actually had to shampoo again with my regular shampoo to be able to look good enough to go to work.
I really would like to try again, maybe with a bar specifically for oily hair. I was thinking of the Olive Oil/Babassu bar, since it has no scent (which is important). But, is there anything else you can suggest that might help as well?
Thank you!
Please don't give up on the bars after one wash!!
You need to give them time, I think it was a week for me and I wash daily, it felt a bit odd, once they had got through all the old stuff they worked beautifully.
I don't use a vinegar rinse, I just use Terax Crema after and my hair loves it!