Hey! Unfortunately, there is no "easy" way to go no poo that will keep your hair looking as you are used to it looking. There will be a transition period, and your hair will likely be greasy thru it, until your scalp gets used to what you are doing to it now.
When I went no poo (3 years ago now) I went with the baking soda method. I wouldn't recommend it for you though since you mentioned your hair is already dry at the ends, baking soda will only dry it out more. I would think CO would be right up your alley, and seems to be what a lot of curlies use.
When I made the transition, my hair was super short (a mohawk) so any grease at all showed and made my hair look like I'd plastered it to my head. In fact, the reason I went no poo in the first place was because my scalp was so greasy I was having to wash twice a day to keep it looking "clean." So, when I switched, I simply used a lower dilution of baking soda to water, and continued washing every day until my scalp was noticeably less greasy. Then i started stretching my washings. I think this process really helped me stick with it, and really helped my transition phase.
I guess what I am getting at, is rather than trying a new method and stretching washes, it's best to take one thing at a time, and take it slow. Also, don't try to go to the extreme opposite of hair care methods, take the steps between. If you are using SLS shampoo every day, or close to it, the transition will be a lot more pronounced than someone who only washes weekly. If WO is something you want to get to eventually, take it slow. Start with SLS free shampoo, and work your way down the scale of "harshness" this will make the transition easier, even if it takes more time.
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