Comments on: No ‘Poo Update

By: Stephanie Rhode

Stephanie Rhode — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:50:02 +0000

I heard about this from another website and have been "no poo" for about a month and a half. I have the similar problem of fine thin hair that becomes a grease slick the second day and the baking soda has really helped a ton! In fact, I used a pretty good shampoo traveling just this last weekend and hated the way my hair felt. I think that different hair types will just need to tweak the amount of baking soda and vinegar combination. I highly recommend it - it really cuts down on frizz too!

By: Michele M.

Michele M. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:09:49 +0000

I just wanted to say, I've been using Lindsay's homemade coconut oil deodorant from Passionate Homemaking for about a month now. It works great!

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:37:29 +0000

Stephanie, Thanks for the update! I've been no'poo for maybe 6 weeks now (?) and I feel like I'm still transitioning. I'm afraid to use shampoo even once b/c I think I will have to start all over on the whole "transition" thing, and I've definitely had a lot of hair-up-only days lately! I tried using the ACV only on the hair, not roots after reading this post a few days ago, and my hair was definitely more greasy after that. ??? My hair is pretty full-bodied, so that must make a difference. I really need the ACV rinse right on the scalp. I also notice a thick white film on my brush bristles..I'm guessing I'm using too much baking soda (?) but I don't really have flakes in my hair. Anyone else have this going on? Can the transition possibly take this long? I can't decide whether to keep on with it or give up. I may try castille soap - at least that would be better than traditional shampoo. How much do you use, Vika? Thanks!!!

By: Nola

Nola — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:33:05 +0000

thanks for the homemade deodorant link. I will have to try that soon. I already have all the ingredients, so I like that. No new investment into something that might not work for us.

I currently use a deodorant crystal. I find it works for me, except on the very hottest of days when I am working really hard. However, I still perspire a lot. No matter what I use. Its worse in certain times (like pregnancy and postpartum). But I am mostly just at home anyways! My husband on the other hand needs to look presentable for work. He often bikes so its harder. He's been using the crystal but finds he has to shower every single day, plus re-apply two or three times a day on some days. Its not ideal, so we will have to try the recipe and keep looking too! Thanks!

By: renee @ FIMBY

renee @ FIMBY — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:11:53 +0000

Stephanie,

Thanks for the link! Audrey - My daughter's hair does not smell like ACV after using it, we rinse well.

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:12:28 +0000

Nola, I know that Lindsay had a homemade deodorant recipe. Maybe you could give that a try? (I haven't yet) http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/update-homemade-deoderant.html Or have you tried using a deodorant stone or crystal? I'm about to try my first one that's arriving in an order this weekend. I've heard from some people that they work well, and from others that they really don't, so I'm not quite sure what to think. I'll let you know if I like it, though!

By: Nola

Nola — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:22:08 +0000

I had wondered too how this had been going for you. Although I'll be honest I don't have any desire to try it myself or on my family. LOL. Its just one more thing to figure out to replace something that is already working well for us. We use nature clean's shampoo and conditioner, but we use it about once a week each. It works great for us.

We're still trying to find a solution for a men's deodorant that actually works. It seems we have tried everything. We even had to give up having my husband use natural soap for the shower (now he uses Ivory, which is the best not natural one I could find). I am very allergic to the scents (even unscented) deodorants, so its not just a desiring a natural alternative that motivates me to find something that would work. Any ideas?

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:54:48 +0000

Hi- it takes me a while to get around to the blogs I have linked on my blog either in list or button ( or both ). Enjoyed you update on Shampooing. I tried last year but after 6 weeks wasn't happy with results. This past June 7th I went back to no poo. And you'll never get to go back to commercial. I settled in on Dr. Bronner's castile bars for shampooing and because my hair would get tacky from cider vinegar I went to white with wonderful results. If you want to read all my postings on shampoo...just type in shampoo in the search window at top of my blog home page. We know longer commercial soaps for bathing....although Kirk's Castile is commercially made it's been around the market since 1800 something. I use Dr.Bronners and other handmade soaps, also.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:42:30 +0000

I have known about no poo for a few years now and have wanted to try it, but was nervous. After my daughter was born I started transitioning to showers every other day, and my normally super greasy hair adjusted as well and looked much better. The kids have been sick and it is super hot here right now, so we aren't leaving the house much. I knew this was the perfect opportunity to try this (plus you post helped push me a bit). It is great! I did this for the first time on Thursday, and this morning (Saturday) my hair was still looking good with just a slight touch of greasiness to it (not like it is with shampoo). I did it again this morning and am really liking this. Thanks for the encouragement. My husband thinks it is a bit cooky, but says my hair looks nice.

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:42 +0000

I was sure this was about potty training! Funny!