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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 07 2007 : 12:01:29 PM
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Ok, I'm convinced. I'll try it the next time I wash my hair. Then I'll have to convince my daughter to do the same. Thanks for the info.
We come from Nature, we go back to Nature; health & happiness in between requires intimacy with Nature. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 3:57:34 PM
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I have not used shampoo or conditioner since March 4!! My hair feels great and even if I blowdry it, it is soft (unless it is humid) and manageable. I have naturally "whitish" hair that sometimes I add a blond coloring too, and it was not really stripped as far as I can tell. My friends think I am a total weirdo, but will admit my hair looks good to them. They had to smell it up close to see if it smelled funny.
I am going to make my own deep conditioner this weekend since my hair will get a little frizzy soon with the hot, humid air soon. |
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 10:28:05 AM
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Ok Ladies
I just ran across this tread, I tried this this morning and now I am wondering if you guys are using the ACV full strength or watering it down. The reason I ask is because my hair still smells like it and I rinsed it very well and it is fully dry. Has anyone ran into this? I love it other wise my very long coarse wavy hair is so soft and relitivly tangle free but I am not crazy about the smell.
Valerie
Yes, I live in my own little world. But that's ok they know me here.
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 3:38:55 PM
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| I use a little tupperware container and put the ACV in there with some warm water. Then I put it in my hair and let it sit a minute while I wash my face, etc. I never have the smell. |
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2007 : 08:46:47 AM
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I think that my hair is just so long that i did not get it all rinsed out. I got my Dear honey to try it last night and he said that he liked the way it made his hair feel. He did get the ACV in a cut though and i thought he was going to go through the roof.
Valerie
Yes, I live in my own little world. But that's ok they know me here.
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
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purplelover
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Anna
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 08:46:35 AM
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| Has anyone try Chaz Dean "Wen" ? Its a cleansing conditioner. |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 10:27:42 AM
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Just thought I'd share my recent experience. I've been shampoo free for about 8 weeks, and my hair has been just fine. My scalp has been great, better than before (not itchy or flaky), and I've noticed a big decrease in hair loss. Then we went on vacation for 10 days. I didn't take any baking soda or vinegar with me, and went back to the shampoo and conditioner for vacation. Bad Move!! Within 3 days my scalp started itching again, and by the end of the vacation I was itching soooo bad (I think because I was more focused in on it), and I even noticed that the hair loss had increased again. Almost the very first thing I did when we got back was to do my hair again with baking soda and vinegar (and the vinegar rinse stung from all the itching). This was a real eye-opener for me regarding shampoo products.
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 10:30:58 AM
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I love this thread. I think that BS is one of those staples that you can't have too much of around the house. I shop at Winco here in town and they have a do-it-yourself bulk section. Each time I go I buy out all of their bulk BS! LOL I always get weird looks from the checkers when I have these huge bags full of BS!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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cabinmoose
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Lorna
Forest Hill
MD
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 11:03:24 AM
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I have just sat here and read this thread from beginning to end. Now I am going to read the web pages listed. Then I am going to go wash my hair with BS....
I am in awwwwwwwwwwwweeeeee.......
I cannot wait to experience the results. I just want some body back in my hair.....lol I am almost as excited as I was when I found you ladies!
Thanks!
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
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cabinmoose
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Lorna
Forest Hill
MD
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 08:30:40 AM
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Yayyyyyyyyyyy....... for me. I missed it lolol
But I did wash my hair with the BS and ACV and I am shocked! I will keep it up and see what happens!
Thanks for all your FARMGIRL ingenuity! You are all the bestest.
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 08:58:53 AM
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| I have been shampoo free for six months now and it is the best! My hair is softer and even if I don't use the ACV, itis smooth enough to brush right away. I made a paste with the BS the other day and washed my face with it and even that was awesome. My face with so smooth and clean after that. No dryness or itching (my skin is sensitive). It is so good to be a little more free from products. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 09:47:29 AM
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| Did babs ever post a picture? I didn't see one. |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2007 : 11:00:29 PM
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I've been mostly poo free since this thread started, using Bronner's soap and an ACV rinse. I just recently ran across African Black soap and LOVE it for my hair. It is much more soothing to me even than Bronner's.
With no poo, my psoriasis is improved a LOT and my hair is growing like crazy! Not nearly as much falling out, either.
Jana |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2007 : 8:02:45 PM
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I didn't come across this til tonight and was curious about how it would work for me. This was the prefect time to try the BS and ACV test. Since it was a jazzercise night and my hair needed some serious cleaning, I gave it a try. Just finished washing it and I also added the honey/water rinse as well. Holy Cow!!!!!!!!!! (I was a bit skeptical since my hair is a tangled mess without conditioner) After I washed it with the BS, it was so clean, it squeaked, so fresh smelling to boot. Then the real test came. I poured on the ACV(Braggs)rinsed it a bit and then poured on the honey/water rinse and left that in. Again, HOLY COW, I can actually run my fingers through my wet hair before I combed it out. And when I combed it, the comb simply just glided through. This is a first for me. My hair is course and wavy, the gray hairs are wiry and it's thick and midback lenght. Right now, my head is still wrapped in a towel(I never blow dry)So I can't wait to see what it feels like in the morning ( :
I'll let you know!!!!
Trace
PS, I was so crazy about this, I too, washed my face with BS and my face is so soft now and not dry or tight feeling.
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 11:54:06 AM
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Well, I have to say, my hair is amazingly soft after the Non shampoo wash. I'm going to keep at it and see about the long term results.
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 4:09:19 PM
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I have been at this since January, when I started this thread and I promise you I will never go back. I used some Bronner's once or twice through the course of the past 8 months and I hated it. The BS is the best thing I have ever used for my hair.
My hair has grown faster, too, it seems and I don't lose nearly the amount I use to when showering or brushing.
I have gotten a number of my friends on board with this and they all love it and thank me all the time for mentioning it to them.
Now that I am pregnant, my hair (as in the past) gets REALLY thick and hard to manage, but thus far, I have had no problems managing my thickening hormonal hair.
I am so happy this took off among you all!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://womonandsprout.wordpress.com
Homepage:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 6:44:10 PM
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Tasha, tomorrow I am going to have my girlfriends feel my hair, THEN tell them what I used, lol. I think they are going to be pleasently suprized and ready to try it themselves.
My hair still feels so good tonight, even after jazzercicse class where is was hot as blue blazes in the school gym. Because of hot water heater problems, I didn't do a fulltime shower and my hair didn't need it.
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2007 : 8:05:06 PM
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| I have decided to give the no poo thing a try. I washed my hair tonight with bs and rinsed with acv. My hair feels so clean and soft! I always have trouble combing through my hair because it's so thick and wavy, but after not using shampoo and conditioner, the comb just slid through! Can't wait to see what my hair looks like when it dries! |
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 02:26:30 AM
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I just wanted to bump this thread.........just cuz its worth it. I've been no-poo for almost 4 years and have not looked back. I only wash with the baking soda and ACV rinse once a week. I keep a little jar with a tight lid full of BS and a red wine vinegar bottle (the kind that sprinkles) in the shower. My routine is really quick and easy and has stood the test of time, at least for me. My kids haven't had shampoo on their hair and they all three have lovely, soft, shiney hair. Things just wash right out of their hair, usually with plain ole water. I started a thread over on Mothering.com about this :) Warning...its over 18 pages long.
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=108474 Go NO-POO!!!!!!!
Lisa
*Drink RAW milk* |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9661 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9661 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 06:23:54 AM
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How do you mix the BS and still use it in the shower, do you wash your hair in the sink after the shower or can do you mix it first and take it in the shower with you? Also, Do you keep a bottle of the vinegar in the shower and what about the honey rinse. I have only done this in the kitchen sink after my shower. I have to mix it all up first. Can you make it in a large portions and then only use a little or what?
Thanks.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Kay Marie
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Kay
Tomball
TX
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 09:02:28 AM
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I prepare the BS and ACV mixtures and pour them into water bottles with the squirty caps from an old sports drink bottle. Then I just keep the bottles in the shower like I did with the shampoo and conditioner prior to going poo free. 2 cups of each last me about a week.
I've been doing this about two weeks and cannot believe the difference in my hair. It is less oily and much fuller than before. I may even become brave enough to stop using hair dye and let my gray grow out. Thanks so much for sharing the info. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 09:34:01 AM
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I no-pooed my dog the other day because he skin has been super itchy lately. I am hoping this will help her out a bit. I am going to have to do it again today.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
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Trace
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Tracey
Canton
New York
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 1:24:04 PM
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Since I started this, I have become a No-Poo convert too.. I simply like what it does for my hair and scalp. I started putting it in shaker bottles too, much easier.
pics from my world.. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y144/tra-dun/ |
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Here's to Your Health: Shampoo Free |
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