Hi, yes I’m still alive, and yes I’m bringing this blog back! My posts have become quite sporadic, and after reflecting as to why, I’ve realized part of that is due to me wanting to cram a plethora of knowledge into every post to make them as helpful as possible. But when I sit down to write, I feel like I’m about to climb a mountain in order to get the end result I want. It’s daunting. And so I procrastinate, or I take days to finish one post, and that’s not sustainable. I think the only way for me to overcome this is to create shorter posts that I can publish more frequently. I also think it’s important to share other topics that I’m interested in to keep the creative juices flowing between No Poo hair posts. I hope that’s okay with you. ♥
Quick Trick To Getting Cleaner Water Only Washes
Today I just want to share a very simple but SERIOUSLY effective trick I’ve found to getting cleaner Water Only hair washes. I think this tip can help those having issues with oily residue or buildup that can be caused by the minerals in hard water or just oil buildup over time. You can use this trick sparingly or every time you water wash your hair… whatever works for you and your hair/scalp. So here goes:
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No More Shampoo??
Tonight I tweeted that I stopped using shampoo on my hair. It’s been 4 weeks, and I’m having the greatest experience with it so far. I’d like to discuss this in more than 140 characters since I got many replies and questions about it, and maybe someone else out there can benefit from hearing my experience.
To be honest, hearing someone say they stopped using shampoo sounds really gross. It sounds like bad hygiene.
And you may be wondering, “Isn’t your hair oily, gross, and smelly?!”
Nope. In fact, it’s the opposite. (I’m shocked, too.)
I heard about the no-shampoo movement from others online. There are a bunch of YouTube videos, beauty blogs, and online communities full of people dedicated to stop using commercial shampoos. Many people go “no poo” for various reasons: they are vegan, they want to train their hair to stop producing as many oils, they want to cure a scalp condition, they want to limit the amount of harsh chemicals going down the drain and into the earth, or they want to avoid harsh chemicals affecting their bodies in unintentional, negative ways. These are all valid reasons, and I respect all of them. However, none of these reasons are why I decided to stop using shampoo.
I decided to stop using shampoo because I wanted truly healthy hair. All of the commercial products that promised they would give me healthy, hydrated, luscious hair just didn’t work, and I learned why: Shampoo is completely unnecessary and ultimately hinders the health of our hair. So I was willing to put down my expensive hair products and try something a little different to reach my healthy hair goal.
At the time of this post, it’s been 4 weeks since I stopped using shampoo, and to my surprise, I have CLEAN, nice smelling, completely low-maintenance, truly healthy hair for the first time in my life. And I’ll never go back. Here’s why:
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