Free Yourself From Shampoo
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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19 Sep 2008 at 3:24 pm
can I use white vinegar?
19 Sep 2008 at 4:47 pm
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.
19 Sep 2008 at 7:34 pm
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 =)
19 Sep 2008 at 9:10 pm
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.
20 Sep 2008 at 9:55 am
Is this ok for color treated hair?
20 Sep 2008 at 10:14 am
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.
20 Sep 2008 at 4:23 pm
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!
21 Sep 2008 at 6:51 am
Meagan,
Nope, it strips the color out. Voice of experience.
21 Sep 2008 at 1:40 pm
Can you pre-mix the baking soda and water so you have like a weeks worth a
21 Sep 2008 at 2:02 pm
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
27 Sep 2008 at 9:04 pm
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!
29 Sep 2008 at 1:50 pm
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.
09 Oct 2008 at 1:53 pm
Does the vinegar make your hair smell weird? Have you tried adding things like essential oils to the vinegar?