Cancer Survivor into Henna and No-Poo

**yeshuasdaughter** · January 22nd, 2023, 03:25 AM

Hi, I've been a member of this forum for a few months now. I haven't really introduced myself, I don't think.

I am in my 40s, a single mom, and cancer survivor. I've lost my hair five times. Every time it was horrible. Before cancer, my hair was my crown and mantle. I tried not to cut it at all. The longest was hip length. I would like to get back to that.

I use henna and other herbs to color or condition my hair.

I was up until recently using high quality, thick conditioners to soften my curly hair. But just recently I've switched to Baking Soda and Vinegar for my hair. It was a practice of mine before I had lost my hair. I have noticed, instantly, how soft that vinegar makes my hair, when compared to even the best bottled conditioners or oils.

I plan on No Pooing for as long as possible. Pretty much until I get sick of it. I am an herbalist and forager, and in the past I've used herb tea rinses for my hair and body as well.

I hope to make new friends, as I am kind of alone much of the time. My daughter has gone away to college, and now it's just me.

**lapis_lazuli** · January 22nd, 2023, 02:07 PM

Welcome and best wishes on your journey!

**SeppV** · January 23rd, 2023, 02:13 AM

That sounds rough! Welcome to the forum. I am glad you are healthier now and can grow back your hair. I know I would find it traumatic to loose mine, let alone all the other terrible things that come along with cancer and the awful medication/radiation.

**lapushka** · January 23rd, 2023, 05:06 AM

Welcome to this forum!

**yeshuasdaughter** · January 25th, 2023, 11:12 AM

Thanks everyone.

I do like it here very much.

How do I know who the moderators or admins are?

**shelomit** · January 27th, 2023, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by yeshuasdaughter

Thanks everyone.

I do like it here very much.

How do I know who the moderators or admins are?

Howdy, good to meet you! The mods have their usernames in either green or purple instead of blue like us local yokels ( ; And if you need to draw their attention towards a particular post, you can use the "warning sign" icon at the bottom of a post, after the "promote to article" and "blog" options.