No 'Poo?!

That's right. No 'poo. As in no shampoo. I have a terrible case of dandruff and I just can't stand it any longer. I'll be getting my hair cut before the end of next week, and then I will start my no 'poo adventure. Some people claim it helps, some people claim it doesn't. I believe it has to do with the amount of baking soda, or apple cider vinegar...or both! And you can add tea tree oil to your mix...and that should help.

Basically, all No 'Poo is, is literally a tablespoon of baking soda and a cup of water. You'll wash your hair with it in warm (not hot) water and then you'll use a tablespoon of ACV and a cup of water on your ends (not your scalp!), rinse and you're done! Some people will wash in this way twice a week, sometimes with water rinses in between actual washes. You don't want to do more than two baking soda cleanses a week, as it will dry your scalp out something fierce. Eventually, once you go through the process of your oils and such going back to its normal, healthy levels, you could go as little as once every two weeks of actually using the BS and ACV! That's amazing. And the ingredients are so cheap! So I'm down. I'm ready!! I'll keep track of my "stats" and if anyone is interested, I'll post them up here for anyone's viewing pleasure. Hah.

To better explain to you why I would do such a thing as stop using commercial shampoos and conditioners, well... These products are full of chemicals that are unsafe and strip the oils from your hair. They can and do cause skin irritations (like dandruff) as well as just dry skin in general (like with commercial soap). Temperature has something to do with it, too, so I'll be taking cooler showers...and since I am currently using city water, I'll be getting a chlorine filter for my shower head, which apparently I can find for $20 or less, so that should help with the skin irritation I'm experiencing, as well.

Not only is choosing to not use commercial shampoo and conditioner good for your hair and your skin, but it's also good for the waterways. Sure, not everyone is going to be bought by the no 'poo method, but the less people that use those products, the better, right? Not to mention it's GREAT for your wallet. Baking soda and ACV are both products we use in our kitchen, so when I need to wash my hair, voila!

If anyone has any experiences they'd like to share with their journey with No 'Poo, please feel free to leave a comment! This post has simply been a nice update in ways we are making progress with our "natural" outlook, which will really help when we get off grid. Can't wait to start the no poo journey!