Hair feeling a bit waxy sometimes lately. What's up?

[SippyCup]

Not really a huge problem or anything, but I'm wondering why it's feeling that way, here and there.

I've gone back to using Shampoo and Conditioner, but they are both natural and don't contain sulfates, cones etc.

I wash my hair in the morning and by the end of the day, the waxy feeling is pretty much gone and is smooth and soft, except for a bit round the crown. The sides, front and most of the back don't ever really get that waxy feeling, it's more around the crown, basically.

Anyone have an idea howcome? Thankyou .

[Dvips]

Could it be that there is still some sebum left when you're done washing?

Perhaps a clarifying wash would clear up whatever-it-is.

[manderly]

Ditto on the clarifying.

[aisling]

Your natural, non-sulphate shampoo isn't washing your hair clean. Use another shampoo if you don't like this feeling.

[wolf girl]

A BBB might help as well.

[Katze]

I second the sulfate shampoos. Sounds like how my hair got on "no poo" - never really clean.

[chelles2kids]

Yep, another vote for the clarifying wash.
I know that feeling and it does make your hair feel "weird", doesn't it.



Michelle

[young&reckless]

Before you give up on natural products try doing a vinegar rinse after you shampoo. The acid will help take out the natural shampoo easier + vinegar is good for your hair and cheap too.

Check out the Poo Bar threads for ideas, they can cause the same problem.

[lookingglass]

Sounds like you need to clarify. My hair gets like that, too. I love to CO and once a week sulfate free poo, but occasionally I need to get out the big guns and get all the gunk off, deep condition, and start again!

[spidermom]

I think it might be the conditioner. Many of them contain "emulsified wax," and there's another name for it, too.