BS and lemon juice no-poo questions...

[Marni]

Hello,
I have been no-pooing for a year now. LOVVVVVVVE it! I am looking to simplify my little routine possible a bit more though, so, I have the following questions for you no-poo pros out there:

1) What is the EASIEST and/or most EFFECTIVE way to no-poo with baking soda? In the shower, I pour a heap of it in my hand, add some water, and make a paste out of it that I then scrub into my scalp. Feels great and works great -- but I;m wondering if there is another way to do it? (I think some people premix the bs in a bottle?)

2) I currently us AC vinegar for a rinse. LOVE IT. But would also like to experiment with lemon juice. I bought a bottle of presqueezezed juice. What is the ratio of water I should mix with, and can I just pour it right on after a BS wash?

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[Therese's Mommy]

I use an old yogurt container. I dump in some bs before I get in the shower then add the water and mix in the shower. I don't use much bs these days, mine is more water. I find I like it better than the paste. For my ACV, I just leave the jug outside the shower and reach out and grab it when I need to put some in my cup to make my rinse. I just eyeball everything, no measuring here. As for lemon juice, it could dry your hair. I know that I couldn't use it because my hair tends to be on the dry side. I believe the lemon will strip the oil from your hair to some extent.

Beth