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Thinking about going shampoo-less...

...again! I went shampoo-less when I first joined the site but eventually started shampooing with Elucence MBS. I've really been struggling with my hair since the dry air has moved in. I know I can't do anything about the weather except wait it out but do you think going back to strictly CG might help? I'm will to try just about anything to keep the scissors out of my hands since I know that'll just make things worse! I know Boots is CG. How about [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]re:coil[/buylink] and B&A gel? It's been so long since I've done this that I really need to catch up on my homework! Is Suave coconut co still good for CO washing? TIA!!
2A/2B, fine, normal porosity
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
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[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]re:coil[/buylink] and B&A gel are both CG, but I could never use the B&A without some sort of low-poo because the protein would build up on me like crazy.
I use Suave coconut for co-washing and I love it. It makes my hair feel wonderful.
Good luck! (:
Thanks for the reply! What's my first step in starting this? I know I should clarify but with what? A strong sulfate? ACV? Baking powder (or is it soda?)? Ahhh so many things to consider!!
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
Hi Doodles. I´m a newbie here and gone no ´poo for a while. I´ve read from another (no ´poo) forum that baking soda is used to wash the hair. I also wash my hair with it. Absolutely not baking powder, that is not hair care. It may cause damage, I don´t know which kind but don´t try it :blackeye:
In that forum ACV is used to clarify, give shine and while it contains acid like hair does, it eliminates the possible too alkali of baking soda solution. There a baking soda wash is usually recommended at highest once a week and an ACV rinse twice a month.
This is a little OT while it´s not answering directly to your question.
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
I'm not sure if it matters, or at least depends on your hair length. I apply my rinse-out to all of my hair, but it's really short so I don't really have a "length" to my hair.
I don´t know how it works with curlies, but in another ´no poo forum it´s used just baking soda - water solution. Maybe it would be ok also with a CO? I have a scary picture in my mind if the baking soda reacts somehow not favorable with a CO. As I am no chemist, so I don´t know.
I just got a mental image darkBlondie of the CO reacting with the baking soda and turning the top of my hair into a fizzing, alka seltzer type of deal. :laughing9: I only asked because I've heard of adding brown sugar to conditioner for a scrub. What ratio do you use for the baking soda-water solution?
Growing out a pixie as of November 2013 :elephant:
Shampoo: Elucence MBS & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Conditioner: Elucence MBC & Renpure Originals Argan Oil
Leave-in: CJ BeautiCurls
Stylers: BA gel & AG Re:coil
Product Junkie that keeps falling off the wagon!:tongue3:
I was a bit cautious to use such a strong purifier in my scalp and hair, but it has gone ok. I would say that better start with a lighter solution and see how it works. I feel that it cleans my scalp as effective as a usual shampoo. Using it at highest once a week is good, and the solution I use is 1 tablespoon in a cup of warm water. Some people use that amount in two separate washes, so you don´t have to use all in the same time. If the water is cold, BS would not dilute in it. In another no ´poo forum someone wrote that if you make the mixture and use the less of it later, the BS will crystallize on the bottom of the bottle. Someone recommended it to be put on the crown area, which is the part of the scalp that gets the most greasy. The solution is used only in the scalp to remove the grease and dirt. Be aware not to let it into your eyes.