No Poo Success
Just wanted to share with those who are looking for new things to try:
I have used BS/AC and have gone water-only. My hair is thick, but the texture is fine, so if its oily its very flat and unappealing. I just moved to an area with hard water, and my water only hair went downhill. I tried everything (rinses, cornstarch, etc.) but nothing could alleviate my dry scalp and flat strands. With much regret I finally gave up on water-only washing and now have settled on a new routine. Before I wash my hair, I oil it with coconut oil (I've tried sesame oil, which makes my hair crunchy, and olive oil, which doesn't help my scalp), let it sit for awhile (either for an hour or overnight), and wash my hair with a saponified shea butter shampoo (I use Everyday Shea's baby shampoo). I do this every three days or so, depending on how it looks. It makes my hair light and fluffy again, but still as shiny, soft and healthy as water-only. I've tried using eggs and soapnut powder to wash my hair as well; both work, but I find the shampoo is just more convenient. This method is by far the most convenient and best-looking way for me to wash my hair yet.
Just wanted to share my method with those of you who haven't found that one washing technique to make their hair look great, the natural way. Don't give up hope, and hope it helps!!
Pic of my hair now
I have used BS/AC and have gone water-only. My hair is thick, but the texture is fine, so if its oily its very flat and unappealing. I just moved to an area with hard water, and my water only hair went downhill. I tried everything (rinses, cornstarch, etc.) but nothing could alleviate my dry scalp and flat strands. With much regret I finally gave up on water-only washing and now have settled on a new routine. Before I wash my hair, I oil it with coconut oil (I've tried sesame oil, which makes my hair crunchy, and olive oil, which doesn't help my scalp), let it sit for awhile (either for an hour or overnight), and wash my hair with a saponified shea butter shampoo (I use Everyday Shea's baby shampoo). I do this every three days or so, depending on how it looks. It makes my hair light and fluffy again, but still as shiny, soft and healthy as water-only. I've tried using eggs and soapnut powder to wash my hair as well; both work, but I find the shampoo is just more convenient. This method is by far the most convenient and best-looking way for me to wash my hair yet.
Just wanted to share my method with those of you who haven't found that one washing technique to make their hair look great, the natural way. Don't give up hope, and hope it helps!!
Pic of my hair now