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Free Yourself From Shampoo: The No Shampoo Alternative
Today’s feature is from Nature Moms with The No Shampoo Alternative – No Poo:
Almost three months ago, I was introduced to the idea of no longer using shampoo. I was intrigued. After looking into it somewhat, I figured I didn’t have anything to lose. So I picked up some baking soda and apple cider vinegar and then took the plunge.
I love the results! There was an adjustment period where I had to play around with the measurements a bit but I finally got the hang of it. I have straight-as-a-board, baby-fine hair that has never held a “do.” After “no ‘poo,” I don’t even have to use styling products. I just blow dry and go; my hair now keeps any style. It’s awesome!
To clean your hair without shampoo, the idea is to massage a baking soda and water paste into your scalp then rinse off with an apple cider vinegar & water rinse. The writer advises that there will be a transition period while your hair adjusts to being chemical free, but after that your hair looks wonderful!
Plenty of details and instructions found in the article, please visit for all the info. Also check out this recipe for a apple cider vinegar Homemade Herbal Conditioning Hair Rinse.
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can I use white vinegar?
I’ve been ‘poo free for almost a year, and I absolutely love it. I use baking soda mixed with water in a bottle, and I pour it over my scalp. I’m partial to diluted lemon juice as opposed to ACV for a rinse, but that’s just how my specific hair type turns out best.
I also add honey to my baking soda mixture. It’s very soothing for my scalp, which tends to be very flaky and itchy.
i am also ‘poo free! it’s awesome. in the baking soda i add a couple of drops of lavender EO, smells yummy, and i use a lemon chamomile, acv rinse. it works great for my pin straight, baby fine, never held a style hair. i’ll never go back to shampoo =)
Okay, 2 testimonials from ladies with straight, baby-fine hair, just like mine. I have to give this a try. I’ve been looking to get away from sodium lauryl sulfate & other chemicals anyway.
Is this ok for color treated hair?
I use liquid castile soap mixed with water and a bit of canola oil for my hair and a white vinegar rinse about 2x per week. It took a full week of transition. I have moderately long curly hair and found I need a bit more castile soap that what is recommended.
I don’t have frizzy hair anymore, I can go longer than a day without washing and it doesn’t feel nasty oily.
No way I’ll go back to commercial poo/conditioner.
I switched to baking soda and vinegar about three months ago. It took a good six weeks for my hair to “convert,” but it did, and I couldn’t be happier. My hair is so soft and silky now that I can hardly keep my fingers out of it. I have very thick hair, so it works well for thick hair, too. I love this method!
Meagan,
Nope, it strips the color out. Voice of experience.
Can you pre-mix the baking soda and water so you have like a weeks worth a
This is to Meagan:
Did it strip all the color out? Or just part of it?
I would like to strip all of my off if its safe.
I want some feed back on this…please. Before I use a professional chemical.
Diane
Hello
This is great! However, my mother mentioned that it’s possible apple cider vinegar might make hair turn white earlier than normal?
Does anyone know anything about that?
Please let me know
Thanks!
I’ve been using the soda and vinegar on my hair since January, and it’s great. I use white vinegar and it seems fine. I mix soda and water in an old shampoo bottle and shake before applying. After rinsing with water, I spray vinegar/water using spray bottle that sits in the shower next to the soda bottle. I also use the vinegar spray for cleaning the shower.
Does the vinegar make your hair smell weird? Have you tried adding things like essential oils to the vinegar?
Im about to try this.. but can you add soemthing to this to make your hair stronger? Or like thicker?
is it okay for everyday use?
do you pour the ACV dilution directly into the scalp?
thanks!
This is a fantastic idea, but I have very fine hair and it grows so slow.
I massage my scalp twice a day and have let the hair color grow out (almost
95% out now), cut my hair very short back in December and it’s still short.
I have a touch of gray which I don’t like but plan to use lemon juice this summer to give it a frosted look. Do you know if this new “poo-free” helps stimulate the hair growth? If you know of anything I can do to get my hair to grow, please let me know.
Thanks.
Lucy
I have no scientific proof, but I’ve taken a B12 supplement for years….recently I found out that Vitamin B12 encourages hair growth…..guess that’s why my hair is so thick that all my hairdressers over the years have commented on it….it grows long very fast also….give it a try. I take 1000mcg per day of vit B12.
I am very interested in trying this! What does your hair look like during the “transitional period”?
This came just in time for me!!! My 11 year old daughter doesn’t do well with regular shampoos because of overly sensitive skin (eczema on the scalp) that makes it look as tho she has HORRIBLE dandruff. She’s hitting the age where she is VERY self conscious and has resorted to just wearing ponytails all the time to hide it. The shampoo we’ve had to use is VERY expensive for a VERY small bottle. I have been looking for ways to make my own shampoo for her and this is a WONDERFUL idea!!
Thanks sooooo much! I’ll be starting her on this tonight (and probably myself too! LOL)
I think you may try coconut extract for a healthier hair. It can make your hair more stronger.
Just started this week sans ‘poo. One thing that immediately stunned me: I can still get a comb through my hair, despite the lack of conditioner! I have fairly long highlighted hair and never dreamed of attempting to go without conditioner. I’m happy! My question: how often does one “wash” one’s hair with this soda/acv mix? I washed my hair every other day with shampoo. Any thoughts?
Oh happy day! I never dreamed my thick, curly waist length hair wouldn’t need conditioner! Not only that, before I never wore it down because it would tangle so horrendously, with a big rat’s nest at the back of my neck. Since going ‘poo free, I’ve worn it down 3 times!!! I bought some unrefined shea butter and I use it on the ends, whcich tend to dry out, and the bit of frizz at my temples and widows peak. The vinegar leaves it so soft and pretty. I can’t tell if the acv is making it a tad darker or not. I also like the fizzy chemical reaction, it’s very invigorating.