Comments on: Two Years Shampoo Free

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:48:51 +0000

If you follow the source link referenced at the end of the article, you’ll find all the info you need to know.

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:03:24 +0000

Hello,

I just came across this article and have just one question. Does it have to be apple cider vinegar or can you use regular vinegar? The reason that I ask is that I am extremely allergic to apples and do not want to risk a reaction but would like to try this as my hair is very dry (over processed).

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:22:53 +0000

Why bother with the vinegar and baking soda? My partner doesn’t use _anything_ in the shower and her hair is gorgeous!

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:24 +0000

I’m starting to grow my hair out from a buzz cut to…something. Not sure what. Might be a good time to go poo-free. Hmm.
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By: Julie D

Julie D — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:03:12 +0000

Found this via the Vibram FiveFingers post (btw–love the socks!). Will be living the mobile life this fall. Thanks to genetics (mom’s hair=bone straight; dad hair’s=ultra curly) I have wavy hair that is not easily tamed. Have been trying to find ways to simplify. Castille soap was an option but reviews aren’t good. Will give this a try as baking soda and cider vinegar will always be on hand. Thank you; thank you!

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:22:26 +0000

Yup.. still poo free! (Aside from my annual shampoo’ing after Burning Man, all that playa dust just needs lots of lather!).

Chris also has silky fine straight long hair – and he’s been poo-free for over a year now. He does shampoo every so often tho, as his does get extra moist on occasion.

By: Hitekhomeless (jenn)

Hitekhomeless (jenn) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:38:03 +0000

Are you still poo-free? Not that I would imagine you would go back after two plus years…

You are so lucky to have curly hair. It does so much better without poo than with. Curly hair is drier and poo sucks all of the needed moisture out.

I have straight as a board hair (well, its slightly wavy when its cut short). I tried ditching shampoo back in 2006. I gave my hair hot water massages daily and baking soda/vinegar washes 2x weekly. I gave up after few months. My hair is ultra moist, naturally, and it just kept getting more and more so. I kept waiting for the period of adjustment to be over, but it never was.

I totally envy and admire how long you have remained free.
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By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:52:21 +0000

Right on, Cherie! I’ve been living the shampoo-free “lifestyle” for a few months now and haven’t looked back.

I actually don’t use anything except warm/hot water and my hair’s never looked better. One thing I was worried about is that the excess oil might lead to a greasy/matted look and/or an unseemly, funky smell. I’m happy to say that neither has been an issue!

As a frequent traveler (though not as frequent as you guys ), it also means I don’t have to pack shampoo. One last thing to worry about lugging around with me.
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By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:44:23 +0000

I don’t know the exact measurements that I use. If you follow the link in the article, she goes through all the specifics. By this point, I just guess it. It doesn’t have to be exact. I’d say something around 1 part ACV to 3 parts water.. or there abouts.

Also.. shampooing your hair will strip away all of the benefits that you gained by starting to stop for a few days. It can take 2-3 weeks before your hair regains it’s natural oils and transitions to being more natural. I wouldn’t recommend doing this regime, and then switching right back to shampoo. Either do it.. or don’t

I’ve never had a need to clean my hair while it’s dry.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:55:17 +0000

What is the quantity of water to cider vinegar that you use as a diluted rinse for your hair? I’m interested in trying this as I have already begun to wait a day or two between shampoos and can already see much better results with my fine & thin hair. I am ready to try going for 3 or 4 days now before shampooing. I do wet & rinse my hair with water when showering between shampoos though. Do you also ever try to use something on your dry hair to clean or freshen it? What is it?

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:35:09 +0000

There is definitely an adjustment phase when you go shampoo-free and you and your body get used to the natural oils coming back in. The first couple of weeks can be a bit.. icky feeling. But definitely, once you work through that, it’s awesome!

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:42 +0000

I’m slowly working myself toward a shampoo-free lifestyle. I used to shampoo every day, but now I’m down to doing it a little less than twice a week. I used to have to put an anti-frizz cream on it every day just to keep it under control, but I’ve had the same bottle of the cream sitting in my cabinet for probably the last six months, because I just don’t need it anymore. I know quite a few people quit shampoo cold turkey, but having experienced my hair without washing for several days back when I did it every day, I was afraid of what it’d do if I stopped suddenly since my hair was generating tons of natural oils. Stepping down the shampooing has allowed my body to slow the oil production so that I don’t end up with a greasy mess even when I get around to washing it the next time.

My other issue is that I’m wearing my hair in a style that looks a bit rough if the curls don’t behave, and they tend to start getting unruly the farther I get from washing them. I think their behavior might have more to do with the conditioner, though, so I might try going with the nopoo treatment, and use conditioner to manage the curls.