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MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
in Trying a Shampoo-Free Method?
After a successful soap free experiment in which I haven't washed my body with anything but soap and a scrubber ball I'm going to stop using conditioner. It was only invented to cover up the harsh effects of shampoo.

I'm just going to wash my hair with water and friction.

Hopefully my body's oils should be the only thing I need to keep the scales on my hair flat and healthy.

This co-wash method isn't convincing me. I still have to use man-made conditioners and products like gel etc. You're not letting your hair condition itself by using conditioner, which is giving your hair oil. I noticed the CG author also sells a lot of "curl" products to go with this method...

So here's going back to nature with ZERO chemicals.

P.S. If anyones interested in the soap free experiment read this.
I’ve given up using soap & shampoo forever » sbdc
I’ve given up using soap & shampoo forever » sbdc
- Nate


Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
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  • FmasuhrFmasuhr Posts: 1,354Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    woow that sounds interesting, ive heard that lemon juice lightens your hair though, so keep out of the sun when ya just done that unless you want same nice light high lights :) n yea i was thinking the same...... n i hardly use anything, other then conditioner oil and a bit of curl cream.....

    my hair: 3b, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
    my hair loves conditioner only styling!
    Oils and my own procuts are my hairs best friend
    my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.
    :hello1:
  • itsiliiiitsiliii Posts: 340Registered Users
    hmm lemon juice sounds really drying, but whatever ends up working for you ya know?
    cat...im a kitty cat...and i dance dance dance :blob7:
    2B/2C hair! :thumbup:

    Shampoo: GTTT, SheaMoisture
    Condish Tresemme naturals, GFTN
    DT: Lustrasilk + honey :)
    LI: KCKT, GVP CB
    Styling products: Ouidad CC, TIGI Catwalk, KCCC, PaulMitchell Sculpting Foam
    Oils: Coconut
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    interesting... I tried the lemon juice thingy where you mix lemon juice and water and then soak your hair in it. It worked pretty good, but my hair was still kinda frizzy... It made it curlier though. :)
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    I'm now using water only, just discovered hair is self cleansing.
    but my hair was still kinda frizzy.
    Did you use any kind of product afterwards?
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    ^ No, I didn't. I just wanted to try it without the product and see how it would look. I would much rather go without products. I'm not big on taking a hour just to do my hair
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    I wonder if you tried the only water method for a long time it would stop frizz. How long did you try it? Last week my hair was so greasy I might aswell of dunked my head in a chip pan but this week it's a lot less greasy.

    I'm not using gels or conditioners just water and it's frizzless. The only thing is it needs to get to that fluffier stage with less grease.
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    So you don't use shampoo or conditioner?

    how often do you "wash" your hair?
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    Nope just water and friction. At the moment it's every 4-5 days but there is less grease every wash. Nobody would tell I am doing this. I'm taking after my cat lol, she doesn't need anything special and she has super soft hair.

    Doing this is like going from shampoo to CG. First it feels weird and wrong, the grease comes out.

    The thing I noticed the most is when I was doing shampoo or CG I would have bad hair days or nice hair days. Now I don't have to worry about using too much too less product because my hair is the same the next day and the next day. I don't mean a bad hair week btw lol.
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    ^sounds interesting.. I might have to try it. I recently gave up on trying to be CG, it didn't work for me. : )

    Oh, and sorry about the argument that got started in your other thread... all because of me. haha
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    So what do you use? I dare you to try it

    LOL I was just reading that I was like what's going on here it's a right debate didn't even know what to say
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    okay, you got me. How could I turn down a dare? I'll do it. :) I'll start next week. I'm going out tonight, and I don't exactly want to look like a freak if it happens to not work right. :laughing8:

    lol They were arguing about 2 posts I put up.. I didn't even realize it was going on until later. And then I had to explain myself half a dozen times.
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    Lol hang on though you'll come back next week with an axe to chop me up if it doesn't work

    Haha I was like yeees she agrees with me then I was like wait is she still agreeing everyones qouting qoutes you're a right trouble causer lol
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    sorrryyyyy... I was agreeing with you. Promise. :angel13:

    You know what.. my dad has plenty of guns.. that should do it if it doesn't work. :laughing6:
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    at least you agree lol is your dad in the army what guns he got
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    No, he's not in the army. He likes to deer hunt. : ) So he has a lot! Rifles, pistols, shotguns..

    ETA: I'm using Pantene Curly Spray Gel...I know. Cones and sulfates..
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    Shotguns lol think he's out robbing banks while you're asleep. Are you from cananda there isn't any deers in england well not that I know of
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    Not in Canada.. I'm in Tennessee. :laughing8:

    You're from England? Do you have the cool accent?
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    Oooh lol I was thinking that do you have an american accent? I have an english accent but it's not posh like ooooh momsy i told you to buy free raange you won't get any of those dirty little eggs in ouuur fridge
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    ^ even better, I have the American southern accent. : )

    LOL I drive my whole family insane when I try to do the English accent. They say I'm too slow though. haha I guess it's a southern thing.
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    lol you could cure cancer with that accent if i get shot just sing me a song. hahaha i don't think the best american actors can do a really good english one. did you know every city in england has a different accent even next door cities
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    lol You like it? You probably don't want to hear me sing though. It might make the shot worse. haha

    I figured you guys would think that. I can tell that some of the don't have good accent, but of course I am not always around it so I don't really know.
    I didn't know that... that's interesting. :) I want to go visit England sometime. :)

    Anyhow, off to go wash my hair. Talk to you later! :)
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    I'll hear you sing I love american accents. Christian bale did a good job in The Prestige I thought he was english lol. you should visit us i'll make you a cup of tea but if your accent is american you might get hand cuffed to my arm and given treats for talking.
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    lol! You're funny! I'll play the piano for you.. is that good enough? haha What kinda of treats?? lol
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    You play the piano? I LOVE pianos which song can you can teach me I play guitar but play digital piano but not very good :cry:

    Is that you in the avatar
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    yep, I play. That's not me in my avatar. It could look like me though.

    My most famous piece that I play is River Flows In You by Yiruma, you should listen to it on youtube. :) Do you play guitar good?
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    I already know what you look like :P

    Just listened to it i love it thanks i found a new artists :D I know a song too with the same name

    Utada Hikaru - First Love (Piano Instrumental) - YouTube

    I can play fairly well i would say but probs not as good as you can play the piano
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    how do you know what I look like? : )

    Coolness...I'll go listen to it :) requiem for a dream is an amazing song too! listen to the difficult version
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    I know aaaaall :happy8:

    I know that song can you play it?
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel
  • KurlyPrincessKurlyPrincess Posts: 1,847Registered Users
    Ohhh really??

    Nooo.. I wish I could though. I have the sheets for it, but it's really hard!
    <3 Our love is like the wind; I can't see it. But I can feel it. <3
  • MidisurfMidisurf Posts: 88Registered Users
    Yus! I just looked at the sheet you'd need like 20 hands to play that I couldn't play that i'd turn into a piano
    - Nate


    Co-wash - Boots / Tresemme Naturals
    Condition - Bodyshop Rainforest / Tresemme Naturals
    Style - Holland and Barrett Aloe Vera gel / Garnier Fructis Camouflage gel

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