Personally, I like to skip out on shampooing as much as possible. I prefer to wash my hair with conditioner, which is called co-washing or "co-poo". This process cleanses my hair just enough while leaving it moisturized. Conditioners contain surfactants, so some of my build-up is washed away, just not as much as shampoo would get rid of. It works well, but when the build-up gets too heavy I have to shampoo. Curly Nikki has debated the topic as well and introduced various alternatives to shampooing.
- The Ultimate No Poo
- Shampoo Free Poo
- Co-washing
- Reverse shampooing
- Dry shampooing
- Alternate shampoos
- No-rinse shampoos
- Sulfate free shampoo
While I believe co-washing works well for me, I'd like to try alternate shampoos mentioned in the post. Nikki says you can use body wash to clean your hair, but I wouldn't suggest that at all. It is more harmful than sulfate shampoos and will leave your hair dryer than a regular shampoo would. Baking soda and vinegar are very popular substitutes that many have claimed helps repair damaged hair. In her blog Nikki says these ingredients are not ideal and can cause more harm than benefits. The testimonies I've heard are very convincing and these naturalistas' progression pictures are proof that it does work. Maybe there is a certain amount of the materials that should be used to avoid the harmful results. Sorry Nikki, but the proof is in the pudding. Baking soda and vinegar are adequate shampoo alternatives for many. Next step, try an alternate shampoo!
Signing off, a true naturalista.
After I had initially read about the whole "no-pooing" movement I was really interested in trying it. I read this whole article about how it transformed this woman's hair, after her head got used to it. I don't think I have the guts though. I'm not sure I could stand my hair being oily for the amount of time it takes for the hair to get used to not being washed! I have tried rinsing with vinegar, and it did make my hair very shiny. However, it took a few days before the smell faded, even after washing. My newest thing is sulfate-free products, to help with the frizz and puffiness. I bought this natural shampoo and conditioner, its by Acure. So far, so good!
ReplyDeleteA lot of females are interested in the no-poo method now. Like you, I can't go on without washing my hair but alternatives are def worth it.
DeleteI just finished washing my hair so it's a perfect time to weigh in on the no-poo. I've never done it. And for years I've felt that shampooing is not great for the hair--even though I use a sulfate-free Dr. Bonner's soap on the hair. Because of your blog, I've started using a leave-in conditioner. It does make my hair look healthier. I think I'll try the no-poo sometime when I am on a two-week vacation, and see how it hangs.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've been able to take away some pointers from my blog. Leave-in conditioners have really helped me too. Let me know how the no-poo works for you!
DeleteI am so happy to come back to this post because I have been thinking about it since I read it. Finally I put it all into practice and have been giving my hair a break from shampooing. It really made such a difference...I am so happy you suggested this! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you tried it! Now you have something new to add to your regimen.
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