no-poo recipes

[mamawanabe]

I am finding the no-poo threads a bit overwhelming. I'd love a thread where people just posted their successful no-poo recipes/regimen. I'm trying to do this (several years of thinning hair, scalp issues, and ever increasing need for washing - up to every day) and want a list of no-poo recipes to try.

THANKS!!!!

[Rainbow Brite]

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still trying no-poo but not having luck- when i wash w/ b avc my hair goes frizzy

[MaryLang]

My favorite is making little no-poo balls. I mix together Bs, honey, and rosemary oil, just a few drops, add just enough water to make it all stick together easily, roll into balls, let dry and take one in the shower with me. I run some water over it and spread through my hair, afterwards rinse with ACV.

[Meiri]

HOw big do you make the balls Mary? Is that for long hair or short?

[MaryLang]

I have shoulder length hair. I've had to adjust the sizes of them, I'd say about an 1" in diameter. I think you have to experiment a little.

[EnviroBecca]

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
5 drops tea tree essential oil
3 drops orange essential oil (optional, just for fragrance)
Put all ingredients in an empty yogurt bucket or similar container. Thoroughly rinse hair under warm water while brushing w/ventilated brush (widely spaced bristles w/slots between) or wide-toothed comb. Then fill bucket to near the top w/warm water and mix. Hold hair away from scalp, pour small amount of solution directly onto scalp, and rub in. Continue until entire scalp is done. Dip ends of hair in remaining solution and rub. Leave on for a few minutes, then rinse-brush again.

Works for me! After a few months of substituting this for shampoo in every-other washing, while gradually decreasing frequency of washing, I am now using this treatment only about every 10 days and no more shampoo. Saves a lot of time, and my hair looks great. There's no telling what will happen postpartum though....

My hair is a little past shoulder length, thick, and wavy.