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• ambikalee – thanks for writing down the ingredients for me. I was just curious if there was anything like alcohol or something like that in it. So, it doesn’t really get your hair “clean” feeling but just helps out your curlies then? It is definatel…

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• Hey fellow no pooers! I tried something different today on my hair – Well, not really DIFFERENT but different for me since this is the first time I have tried it. I used Baking soda on my hair. It is so clean now! I had sworn to myself that I wouldn…

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• Hi ambikalee! Great to have you back! The sea salt scrub sounds like a great idea – it makes sense that it would work in a way. What are the exact ingredients in the Trader Joes scrub? I was just wondering what else would be responsible for getting …

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• Hey all! Sounds like everyone is doing good with their no poo! Yeah! jparamax – that is a great article! I think I read one similar to that but it was a UK guy that tried the no poo – it was easier for him since he had really short hair but he said …

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• Even though I am a few days early – I am going to celebrate – I am ONE YEAR no poo as of this week!!!! I remember I officially started the day after last Easter (no religious significance here – that just happened to be the day I did it). :) It does…

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• Hey all! For my flakies they are really just in one small spot – it is quite odd – it is right at the area they call the “widows peak” (in the front by the forehead right in the center). It is like just an inch in that area. I don’t see flakes anywh…

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• I am so happy to see all the new people joining! I am so glad to it is working for everyone and that everyone is sticking it out through the bad phases – it honestly does get better.. awilliow – I have had the same problem lately too.I never had fla…

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• Hi Ducky85! Welcome to our No poo experiment! I call it an experiment since it is a lot of trial and error while you are going through it! Sounds like you already have your transition “planned” out – great! how is your hair on the diluted shampoo? I…

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• teade and jenny – Your welcome! :) I am kind of learning too as I go more into this. My hair knowledge is left over from my hair stylist days and my own personal hair diasters. For the no poos, I was reading and getting advice from other forums (the…

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• Hi all! Dang, I did a big long response and for some reason it didn’t post! Grr! I’ll try to redo it to the same effect! rawveganlove – Some tips are to wash your hair at night and let it dry while you sleep – not sure if that is an option for you. …

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• naturegal – ACV and white vinegar do not do the same the same things. ACV is more of a “conditioning” rinse if you will as the white vinegar is more of a buildup or oil remover sort of like a clarifier. The white vinegar can be very drying and strip…

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• Hey all! glad to see everyone is hanging in there! plumeseed – I agree with you. When I was using shampoo, my scalp always felt “tight” no matter what shampoo I used and honestly, even though my hair isnt perfect or anything, it is still better than…

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• Hi all! Sorry, I am a bit laxed in responding. Normally, I check everyday. I am on the road right now (in the process of moving to Cali – finally!) Anyhoooo… Plumeseed – Sounds like it is going away! Yeah, it will go away – just takes time. Makes yo…

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• plumeseed – Yeah, that will work fine. I am not sure about the “pores” on the scalp but rinsing with cold water will “seal” the hair shaft and make the hair seem smoother. Some no pooers says that water rinsing doesn’ work unless you use really cold…

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• Hey all! Plumeseed – You are right on track! Actually, Victoria Buentenko uses flax to “wash” her hair. She said she soaks the flax overnight and than blends it in the morning and rubs in it like shampoo! ;) It will probably take a bit for the flax …

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• Wow! lots of posts this week! I am on the road and not able to check too often! redhouse – There is no way to get rid of the split ends you already have except to cut them off. There is no way to repair them – they are broken hair and will stay that…

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• Naturegal28 - You could do either but I would let my dry first and than see what parts are frizzy and apply the coconut oil to those parts only. Sort of put in your palms and than massage or “scrunch” it in like you would mousse or gel.

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• Hi all! Nice to see some new people trying the no poo! :) Grasshopper – You might want to consider investing in a water softener and filter combo for your shower if you can afford it. They cost around 100$ but since you live in an area with very har…

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• Hey Dain5000! That is great! Yeah, it is weird isn’t it? All you need to do is give it time and you will be suprised how you don’t miss shampoo and how you really don’t need it. The first weeks are the worse and than the rest is pretty much smooth s…

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• Hey germin8, Sounds like you are making progress though! I remember you having a hard time between shampoos. 4 days is pretty good. When I shampooed, I couldn’t go only one day with skipping – even now, with just using water, I like to do it every o…

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• Hey all! Just bumping our no poo thread – wondering how everyone is doing with their hair? :) I am on month nine! Wow! My hair has really normalized at this point. I am way past the gross periods. It still gets oily after a few days and I have to do…

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• hi kundalalita- Your new pic looks great! Your hair is looking really good. I wish mine was as long as yours! Mine is pretty much the same as far as oiliness goes. This is my 8th month – eek! Yeah, it has gone by fast! I do my rinsing for ten minute…

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• Hey kundalalita! When I first started the no poo, I was close to 100% so I am noticing the difference. I am my own experiment! :) Yeah, I have a hard time cleaning my brushes and combs too. I use an old toothbrush to help but I find I often have to …

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• hi Kundalalita! I like your new picture! Is that a catus you are hugging? Cute! Wow, sounds like you are doing great. I have never been to wait that long between rinses – three days has been my max. But I haven’t been very raw at all lately and I no…

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• Hi Vala! Glad you are joining us! :) For the sea salt, yes, you can use Himalayan salt instead. I prefer the Himalayan salt too but I was using the celtic grey for my hair because it is cheaper and I like to save my Himalayan for my food because it …

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• syndneystart – When they say “clean” hair, they mean like no hair spray, gel and stuff like that. You should be OK if you don’t have anything in your hair. You will just need to do ALOT of rinsing to get it out. I don’t use henna but I did use it a …

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• Hi Amuzon1 - The ACV probably won’t mess up your coloring but putting the color on your roots (and so close to your scalp) will probably mess up your no poo routine. I am assuming you are using chemical coloring in a box and not henna? The chemical …

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• Hi sydneystart – I agree. The fine toothcombed works wonder for getting that sebum going. In fact, I am noticing that is almost the only thing I use now. I rarely use my brushes or my wide tooth comb anymore. The fine tooth works so well. Of course,…

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• Hey guys! Great to hear from you! Kauaigirl, that is so funny! Yeah, I wonder if we are causing any dent in the shampoo companies profit? I haven’t been keeping count but I think it is at least over ten gonerawers that are trying the no poo. :) I am…

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• Hi gemini8, Yes, they are expensive. Another reason why I probably won’t get one again and plus I felt bad buying one since they are not vegan. They are supposed to last forever though if that is any consolation about the cost. You could go with a p…

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