How to Go No Poo

Step 2 Conditioning

The simplest way to condition is to use apple cider vinegar, in about the same way as you used baking soda: 1 tbsp of the vinegar per 1 cup of water. If you like you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, some honey, or some lemon juice. When you've mixed up your conditioner, pour it on and work it in just like you did the baking soda. When you're satisfied, rinse thoroughly.

Comments

[kburnsworth]

So, this whole idea really appeals to me. I have been making a lot of changes in my life recently to live more naturally and use natural resources, rather than all the chemical fru-fru alternatives.
I actually stumbled across this no-poo thing while searching for seitan recipes, if you can believe that.

I have some questions tho, and a lot of blogs i find are conflicting on the exact way to do this.

I color my hair with semi-permanent pigments on a regular basis, and am sick of my city water and shampoos stripping the colors away after a week. Although the dye doesnt effect the strength or moisture of my hair, it's still annoying to have to recolor it so often, even with color safe shampoos, specifically made to protect the colors.
I have had a few people say that this baking soda method doesnt effect coloring.
I want to know if this is true. I havent seen any actual reviews concerning the condition or length of color vibrancy.
I also have seen conflicting reviews and instructions on conditioning. Some people say it is absolutely necessary to use the vinegar, while others say you can just use lemon juice. I would prefer lemon juice, but would it actually work the same? and what would the effect be on my color?

i already skip multiple days between shampooing. most times i just rinse it while im soaping up the rest of myself. im thinking this would be a pretty easy transition. im just worried about the state of my color.

i want to know, specifically, if anyone has used this method with colored hair over time, and what the results were.
and also what other methods there are to using vinegar, if there are any.

[kaypgirl]

Any acid rinse will work, it depends on what works best for you. Some people even use tea rinses, though I think it may be certain types of tea, I'm not sure.
a good place I've found is no-poo.livejournal.com they are a good community.

[areesor]

I have been dying my hair bright cobalt blue for over 6 years and have (for me at least) found the perfect blend to keep my hair healthy and clean... and my color from fading. (I only touch up once ever month and a half) let me know if you are interested ([e-mail] - please put "HAIR TIPS in the subject line so i don't flag you as spam) good luck!!!

[someone11122]

Could i substitute the apple cider vinegar for pomegranate vinegar and if i can should i keep the proportions the same?

[bleh5573]

No you can't. You might get away with maybe white vinegar but things like pomegranate and balsamic vinegar are too sugary and sticky. Apple Cider Vinegar has some sort of microbial benefit I believe (you know like yeast in yogurt but not quite the same thing) so it really is the best choice. Actually if you look up the uses of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) it is astounding the myriad of things you can do with the stuff.

[NikNice]

Ummmm, doesn't lemon juice BLEACH yur hair?? LOL
I'm going to try it with a squirt of honey like another lady mentioned :D

[Jyssa]

...This looks like part of a How To Give A Urine Sample instructable! lol...too many pee tests while pregnant.

[mattnbrenda]

more like how to clean your sample.