Would You Go Shampoo-Free?

All of you people who are worried about chemicals and your body, have you ever wondered what exactly is in your pads and tampons? Absorbent means chemicals, white means bleach. The risk of toxic shock syndrome is because of the chemicals in the tampons, the bleach.

the ph of the skin is 4.5-5.5 making it acidic, the ph of apple cider vinegar is between 4.25-5 making it a perfect cleaning agent. I am a hairstylist and after reading this and researching a little bit I'm seriously going to try it out.

I have always maintained that shampoo/conditioner products should be used on a maximum of twice a week.Frequent use will result in dry scalp and thereafter dandruff problem.These commercial product contains very potent chemicals that do damage to hair follicles and scalp. Rinsing hair with plain water will keep hair healthier.Personally, I don't use soap for hair wash either !

baking soda and vinegar is acidic... look at what happens when you mix the two together. apparently it corrodes your hair, and ill never use it again. personally, i only use a tiny bit of shampoo on my roots, i have curly hair naturally, and ever since ive stopped shampooing the ends my hair isnt frizzy at all.

I am a black woman who went natural (no chemical processes at all) a year ago. Since that time, I have used apple cider vinegar and lukewarm water to wash my hair. My hair is healthy, shiny, and strong for the first time ever! It has worked for me.

I read lots of comments and most of them sounded good so i will probably try it. I was just wondering what was in the vinegar rinse? Is it just vinegar?

If everyone just read the labels, they would be surprised what crap we are putting onto our bodies, most do not bother to read what is there.... just lazy!

Interesting article, my hair conditioner supposedly hydrates my hair, however there are four different types of alcohols in the ingredients. Now I am not an expert on hair, but doesn't alcohol dry out hair? Going to try this 'just water' thing, if it works, it will save me $100/year.

Yahoo User - fluoride is a specific compound unto itself. It does not contain lead.
Beer and egg shampoo is the way to go.

I found this on http://untraditionalhome.com/?p=663

I fill a jar with baking soda and water–making a paste (I store the jar plus a squirt bottle full of vinegar in the shower). I use that to scrub my hair then rinse with water. Afterwards I pour vinegar over my head (upside down so it doesn’t get in my eyes) and rinse again.

I have super thick long hair and it takes about 2 Tbs regular shampoo for me to cover my hair. I have found that the same goes for the baking soda paste: 2 Tbs baking soda/water then a cup or so of vinegar.

What is the mix of baking soda/water and apple-cider vinegar solution? Worth a try.

My Hair Is So Thick And Wavy ! Shampoo Makes My Hair Feel Like Its Being Drained !Sign Me Up For This !

I recently started using Fruictis biodegrable shampoo and conditioner and what a difference! No heavy build - no need to use anti-residue shampoo anymore. My hair feels light and clean and healthy. I'll stick with that! Also, have a hard time believeing that if you don't use shampoo the right amount of oil stays in your hair?? Some people have very oily hair no matter what they do.

Three years and counting!

Funny, I just read about this somewhere else. Decided to try it. I've been 5 days shampoo free, and my hair has never looked better. I have really oily hair normally, so I decided to do the baking soda/water mix every night... so far, so good. My hair hasn't been a big grease ball at the end of the day like it normally is. I mixed 2 tbsp baking soda to about 700ml of water. Haven't tried the vinegar rinse yet.

I wish I could do this but my hair is very thin and the slightest natural oil build-up that would make any other person's hair shine and look lustrous makes mine flat and lifeless! I'm miserable when my hair is flat!

I've heard about this and people swear by it. I think it takes a long time to start, but your hair feels great.

I would like to be able to not wash my hair as often as I do. If this method worked for a clean and beautiful head of hair I would certainly use this method along with a good wash at least once a week. I can not stand an itchy scalp!

im going to try tonight!

yes!! give me the recipes