tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post3204361608868117559..comments2024-02-14T02:31:57.678-08:00Comments on Life Less Plastic: Plastic-Free Hair Care: The Saga ContinuesJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11704564414066998644noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-40518126150387452582011-09-29T21:48:31.848-07:002011-09-29T21:48:31.848-07:00It's possible your dandruff is not dandruff, b...It's possible your dandruff is not dandruff, but dry scalp (I'm not sure what it looks like). I thought I had dandruff for the longest time, but a hair stylist looked at it and told me it was a actually dry scalp. Dandruff is normally yellowish or orangish and vaguely greasy. Dry scalp is the flaky dry stuff. Most people think they have dandruff when they actually have dry scalp...thought I'd share! <br /><br />Here is an article: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/937047/dandruff_vs_dry_scalp_how_to_recognize.html?cat=69 <br /><br /> May this will help on you on your quest. :)Adairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-78544140240943123162011-01-18T12:58:39.499-08:002011-01-18T12:58:39.499-08:00I tried the salty dawg creme shampoo
from Gudonya ...I tried the salty dawg creme shampoo<br />from Gudonya on etsy<br />and, along with her conditioner it did a pretty good job of cleaning hair and didn't lead to split ends.<br />I'm not sure what she uses for her packaging however :(<br />I believe she also makes bar shampoos but I'm not sure about thatJessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-70754075535797143802010-10-11T17:03:43.915-07:002010-10-11T17:03:43.915-07:00Please never buy Pantene again!
they animal test
...Please never buy Pantene again!<br /><br />they animal test<br /><br />=, ( <br /><br />horrible.. I found out when I had 2 large pantene conditioners.<br /><br />I hope you are against animal testing too?<br /><br />Try Nexxus, they dont animal test : ) i really love their hyradtion shampoo and it smells like coconut!!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443051421426513249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-13095633462593058302010-09-17T14:57:16.144-07:002010-09-17T14:57:16.144-07:00You might want to try a shampoo bar with neem oil ...You might want to try a shampoo bar with neem oil as an ingredient. It's a natural conditioner and softener. Using shampoo with this ingredient gives my hair the same fluffy body without the dryness of commercial liquid shampoos.<br /><br />Right now Im using Doctor Bronner's which is a great shampoo and Burts Bees conditioner(until it runs out and I can get something with Neem Oil).<br /><br />Anything with a good dose of hemp oil should do the trick as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-1745644799838236732010-07-23T10:08:23.673-07:002010-07-23T10:08:23.673-07:00I bought Meghan Telpner's Natural Body Care tu...I bought Meghan Telpner's Natural Body Care tutorial from her blog, Making Love in the Kitchen, and it has some fantastic recipes for at-home hair rinses, shampoos and conditioners.Sarah L.http://sarah.lambert@ryerson.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-1633219689844488772010-07-11T23:27:19.993-07:002010-07-11T23:27:19.993-07:00When I decided to ditch shampoo I read about all t...When I decided to ditch shampoo I read about all the methods I could find. One thing I noticed was that many people said that baking soda didn't work for them, but using water only did!<br /><br />I figured that I would try the simplest method (water only) and see how that went.<br /><br />Well, it's been almost a year now and my routine is still water only. ^_^ Two important things:<br /><br />1. When changing to a 'pooless routine there is a transition period. For most people it takes 2-8 weeks. During this time the scalp is extra oily. (Basically your body is having to relearn how much sebum to produce.) My transition lasted 4 weeks, and at the very end I got the WORST dandruff imaginable. >_< It was terrible. I didn't know if I could stick with 'pooless.<br /><br />About 2 days later everything balanced and the dandruff-of-doom went away! @_@<br /><br />A friend of mine decided to try the water only method too, and she also had horrific dandruff at the end of transition. So don't feel like a freak. ^_^<br /><br />2. After about 8 months of using water only, my hair suddenly felt abnormally oily. I have no idea what caused it, but I used baking soda to remove the extra buildup. (I think it was 1 tsp in 1 cup of water. I didn't use the entire cup!)<br /><br />That little bit of baking soda removed ALL of the natural oil from my hair! My hair frizzed out and was insanely dry. :( It took a good month for the sebum to get all the way down my hair again.<br /><br />Since then I purchased a natural bristle brush to help balance the oil. It seems to be working. ^_^<br /><br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08327896811175406788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-67519970359324247972010-06-30T14:21:25.439-07:002010-06-30T14:21:25.439-07:00I just want to mention that if your only problem i...I just want to mention that if your only problem is plastic, you can use Nurture My Body shampoo. They come in glass bottles!<br /><br />Sure, the pump is in plastic but expecially because they come with a pump, you can reutilize them once it's empty.<br /><br />I put one beside all my sinks for handwashing (plus they are pretty!) and now I don't buy them anymore because my city got a new bulk store... so I know it's not perfect in the long run.Coccinjel;l;noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-29729121616164889362010-06-08T15:40:54.680-07:002010-06-08T15:40:54.680-07:00I have been shamppp free for months, and I know yo...I have been shamppp free for months, and I know you've tried baking soda and vinegar. Every time I have used a shampoo out of curiosity (organic tea tree, for example) my hair looks horrible and my scalp breaks out. I go back to baking soda and vinegar and it works every time to restore my hair's pH. <br /><br />Could you try the following for at least a week or two and report the effects? Note it's not necessary to wash every day--try a rinse of water between days even.<br /><br />1) Use about a T maximum of baking soda--less preferably if it dries your hair. I mix mine in a jar in the shower just before shampooing. Try 1 tsp of baking soda, about 1 to 2 cups warm water from the shower and simple pour on hair. Massage scalp, let it sit for a couple minutes and rinse.<br /><br />2)In same cup pour about an inch of apple cider vinegar and add warm water to equal one to two cups. Rinse hair with ACV mix. Proceed with shower (I often use baking soda instead of soap, which dries). ACV can also be used to wash underarms,<br />etc. DO NOT RINSE ACV. I let dry normally (air) and of course, you know no discernable odor of ACV will remain.<br /><br />This should restore normalcy to your scalp and hair, especially if you are consistent with it for a couple without introducing your commercial shampoos or other items. <br /><br />Let us know how this works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-29065348622539092632010-06-02T12:44:44.161-07:002010-06-02T12:44:44.161-07:00Oh, just read the post again and realized you did ...Oh, just read the post again and realized you did try No Poo. Sorry it didn't work for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599184979741168304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-82120762348862404152010-06-02T12:43:57.590-07:002010-06-02T12:43:57.590-07:00Have you tried baking soda and vinegar (aka No Poo...Have you tried baking soda and vinegar (aka No Poo)? Been doing that for weeks and so far so good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599184979741168304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-78904760665029585112010-06-02T09:46:55.512-07:002010-06-02T09:46:55.512-07:00Karen, Thanks for the suggestion. It's kind of...Karen, Thanks for the suggestion. It's kind of frustrating but the Whole Foods stores in Chicago don't carry any types of soap or cleaning products in bulk. I know many of them do in California, though. <br /><br />Alas, things would definitely be easier for me if I was in California :)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704564414066998644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-11845550785024046942010-06-02T09:39:49.921-07:002010-06-02T09:39:49.921-07:00If you're okay with buying liquid shampoo in g...If you're okay with buying liquid shampoo in general, another option is to refill your previous shampoo bottle from the bulk bins at your local Whole Foods. Look in the bath and beauty section.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-55070747613678180202010-05-30T02:55:24.632-07:002010-05-30T02:55:24.632-07:00Have you tried extra virgin coconut oil as a treat...Have you tried extra virgin coconut oil as a treatment for dandruff? It's supposed to work pretty well :)<br /><br />Also - as others have mentioned, shampoo bars are pretty good. I like to get my soap from the small shops on Etsy as well.Greenbeautynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-86782241749597249952010-05-27T05:58:27.654-07:002010-05-27T05:58:27.654-07:00just remembered that there's no mention here a...just remembered that there's no mention here about using egg yolk for washing your hair. if it doesn't clash with your ethical points of view and stuff i totally recommend it! just rember to rinse with cooler water, or you will cook the yolk and it will be tough to get out. some hair expert don't recommend to use it more often than once a week as it might give a protein overload to your hair. the leftover egg white you can eat or use as a facial.<br />also check out naturoli soap berry products. they have both liquid and bar shaped shampoos, also natural detergents for laundry. http://naturoli.com/Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122047139493117689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-78131936577940333822010-05-26T06:47:27.374-07:002010-05-26T06:47:27.374-07:00Thanks everybody for the tips.
Dale, I actually t...Thanks everybody for the tips.<br /><br />Dale, I actually tried a few Lush shampoo bars at one point (can't remember where exactly that fits into the timeline), and I found that they dried my hair out too much.<br /><br />I'll consider giving them a try again at some point, though.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704564414066998644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-15016732345758432882010-05-25T16:07:58.948-07:002010-05-25T16:07:58.948-07:00Great information. The safety of health and beauty...Great information. The safety of health and beauty products are so difficult to determine sometimes. I started using organic washable pads instead of chemical-laden disposable pads and tampons and the experience has been great.Organic Momhttp://www.sckoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-79509357814217658872010-05-25T09:25:18.322-07:002010-05-25T09:25:18.322-07:00Well, I know you may have heard of this before, bu...Well, I know you may have heard of this before, but I use shampoo bars from this company.<br />http://chagrinvalleysoapandcraft.com/shambar.htm<br />They have several different shampoo bars to choose from, and all I have tried work wonderfully. There is even a dandruff control one with neem oil.AppleMurrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903885927608859612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-65924171423465897672010-05-25T05:12:46.098-07:002010-05-25T05:12:46.098-07:00you should check out http://ktanihairsense.blogspo...you should check out http://ktanihairsense.blogspot.com/ for natural hair tips.<br />also check out henna and cassia http://www.hennaforhair.com/Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122047139493117689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-31726535008837088442010-05-24T17:35:09.732-07:002010-05-24T17:35:09.732-07:00I'm pretty sure Deanna Duke aka the crunchy ch...I'm pretty sure Deanna Duke aka the crunchy chicken has a recipe for solid shampoo bars on her blog at http://thecrunchychicken.comMarinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059288964529225707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-62176130242382030002010-05-24T14:08:31.481-07:002010-05-24T14:08:31.481-07:00Maybe your scalp just wants a change of routine? ...Maybe your scalp just wants a change of routine? <br /><br />What would happen if you did the no-poo thing for a while, then switched to a shampoo bar for a while, establishing a sort of rotation?Corbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924421679379827065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-26764597017626486532010-05-24T04:39:52.267-07:002010-05-24T04:39:52.267-07:00Why not just try the shampoo bars from Lush? The s...Why not just try the shampoo bars from Lush? The shampoo and conditioner I used were fantastic, and I never had dandruff in the year or more that we used them. Neither did my wife or son. They don't carry my favorite shampoo, which smelled like licorice, but they still have the conditioner bar I favored... the Jungle Conditioner. My wife used the Forever In Bloom, which comes in a bottle, but it lasted a long time because even she didn't have to use much of it with her longer hair (shoulder length). Another option for washing your hair would be the Alkmaar solid soap bar. I used it on my hair and it always did a great job, and smelled really nice to boot.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445830424336444165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-91774948864672004762010-05-23T18:21:17.563-07:002010-05-23T18:21:17.563-07:00I would've thought the cider vinegar rinse wou...I would've thought the cider vinegar rinse would help prevent dandruff since its meant to be good for skin - i've heard of it used as a face wash/toner too.<br />I use that every second day, then again, I'm not too prone to dandruff.Marinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059288964529225707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-27293414950048523522010-05-22T19:52:28.004-07:002010-05-22T19:52:28.004-07:00Hair cleaning has been a saga for me too. I'm ...Hair cleaning has been a saga for me too. I'm in South Africa, not many shampoo bars available here. I used the baking soda method and it felt much healthier but after a while my hair got really sticky - any advice from no-poo-ers out there?<br /><br />Also, how hard would it be to make a shampoo bar. Anyone have a recipe?<br /><br />Finally, about vinegar and plastic, it's true that you'll still be buying plastic but less if you buy bulk; also it's usually packaged in PET, the easiest-to-recycle kind of plastic.mindbodymathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675095136065777642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-64033414522563772112010-05-22T09:37:47.983-07:002010-05-22T09:37:47.983-07:00I have been using shampoo bars from Chagrin Valley...I have been using shampoo bars from Chagrin Valley Soaps with a lot of success. I also like that the bars are packaged in paper. <br /><br />http://www.chagrinvalleysoap.com/index.htmlCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669187718896380594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766882701166934144.post-37447223929633647652010-05-22T00:07:34.701-07:002010-05-22T00:07:34.701-07:00Hello! I'm not sure if you've abandoned ba...Hello! I'm not sure if you've abandoned baking soda entirely, but I've read that using burdock, goosegrass, southernwood or stinging nettle in your vinegar rinse can get rid of dandruff. <br /><br />http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html<br /><br />Good luck!Kimberlee Stienshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894679824873709457noreply@blogger.com