The no-poo thread

**lynnala** · March 19th, 2008, 02:30 PM

I don't think anyone has started one yet. I just discovered that I really like the BS/ACV routine. The first pic in my sig is right after my second time using it, the second is after cassia. I'm going to try going completely poo-free now and am going to keep track of the results.

**embee** · March 19th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I'm WO in the winter time - it cuts the static and tangles, and makes my drying time much faster.

I'm a *very* diluted shampoo and conditioner user in summer when I'm out in my garden sweating away!

**lynnala** · March 19th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by embee

I'm WO in the winter time - it cuts the static and tangles, and makes my drying time much faster.

I'm a *very* diluted shampoo and conditioner user in summer when I'm out in my garden sweating away!

I hadn't thought of that! I'm out in my garden constantly in the summer, we'll see if the BS cleans my hair then!

**CaityBear** · March 19th, 2008, 08:22 PM

So far I've been CO for 3-4/5 months. I started because of winter making my hair so staticy so I decided it was worth a try and I loved the softness of my hair so I've kept up with it.

I want to try a ACV rinse. I think I might do that tonight actually.

**lynnala** · March 19th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by CaityBear

So far I've been CO for 3-4/5 months. I started because of winter making my hair so staticy so I decided it was worth a try and I loved the softness of my hair so I've kept up with it.

I want to try a ACV rinse. I think I might do that tonight actually.

When you CO do you put it on your scalp too?

**kissedbyfyre** · March 19th, 2008, 09:07 PM

I've been doing that for the past 6 months now. I'll admit, what appealed to me was the dirt cheap cost and my addiction to vinegar. It's WONDERFUL. Sometimes I miss the nice smelly stuff, but I'm thinking of solving that by unearthing my old love of EOs.

For my super thick hair I tend to make a paste out of the baking soda mixture, massage that into my hair for a few moments, then rinse after I let it sit around for a minute or so. Then I rinse with the typical ACV rinse.

I love it and it's helping on my quest to go all natural when it comes to my beauty care. My only issue now is how to deep condition naturally that doesn't involve tons of oils. I have a hard time removing olive oil WITH shampoo. I don't care to give that a try with baking soda until I have a good week or so when I can be greasy.

I've slipped the past few weeks since I keep forgetting to pick up the supplies, but I hope to send the boy to the store with a list next time including wonderful ACV and baking soda.

**tiny_teesha** · March 19th, 2008, 10:18 PM

I instead use teas to "wash" my hair. I've been poo free for i think 3 weeks now, i do miss the sort of clean scalp feeling so i'm going to do a good shikakai and amla scalp massage soon. I don't really try and massage it through, just so long as the neem sort of disinfects the scalp that's all i care. I leave the oil on, i'm trying to let it reach my ends, it will take a loooong time!
I was it after work, and maybe one day between. (3-4 times a week) If i didn't work i'd wash it 1-2 times a week. I have an oil scalp. I think i tried the no poo method and after reading how bicarb can damage the hair by constantly putting it in alkaline then acid solutions i stopped. I use it to clarify 2-3 times a year now.

**momma smurf** · April 4th, 2008, 07:49 PM

I have been doing CO washes now for about 2 years, with various Suave Natural conditioners... Mountain Stawberry and Vanilla Sugar are my favorites... My scalp and hair both love it... wouldn't change a thing.

**Riot Crrl** · April 4th, 2008, 08:22 PM

I'm CO for three or four months. I vinegar rinse but not baking soda. It has really done wonders.

I now realize that I always had oil overproduction that was stimulated by detergent. One month ago I let the stylist shampoo me and my roots were greasy in less than a day.