Several have asked me lately about the "No Shampoo" thing and if I was still doing this... Welllll... Yes and No. Mostly No!
It all started when I saw this link back in 2008. At the time my hair was thick, part oily, part dry and my scalp was a little flaky. It was long, tangled and no longer soft.
So then I saw that link... I tried the Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar Combination's.... the first night, my hair was AMAZING! I've never had it feel so good EVER!
Over time, I had to figure out the right combination for me.... little more ACV, little Less ACV... etc. Some days I could go with out all together. And then I hit sort of a Detox wall, where my hair rebelled. It turned Brittle and angry with me... So I eased up on both, rather then pushing through the detox to the other side of never needing Shampoo again, I CAVED.... I did... I'm sorry, but I couldn't take it anymore... I tried adding things per that website. I even tried things on my own. Like, doused my hair with coconut oil. Took about a month to get that out. ha ha...
So I did about 50/50... some days baking soda, some days ACV, some days Animal and Earth friendly Shampoo... And several days a week of Animal and Earth friendly Conditioner.
But now 2 years later, I'm eating an 75-90% raw food diet, and my hair is naturally happy. I use conditioner maybe twice a month. And still use the baking soda and/or vinegar mixes a couple times a month or as needed. Then Shampoo in-between.
This has worked for me... I know it may not work for everyone, so you have to find what works for you....
As for my mixes... I got those Ketchup type squirt bottles. And put about tsp of Baking Soda then fill the rest with water. Just squirt all over hair, and rinse. Same for the ACV but I like a TBS of that one in my bottle.
Anyway - that is the story on my Shampoo Situation.... Now you could do like my Mom and just dump the ACV full strength, she swears her hair has never been softer... But I can guarantee it takes a little longer for the smell to go away if you go that route *smile*
