Which would be better for planet, scalp, & health?

[Marni]

In order to cover my up-and-coming gray...and since henna and no-poo basically do NOT mix, I am wondering which of these options would be the healthiest for my health AND the planet:

* If I STOP no-pooing and start hennaing my hy hair. I suppose I would then starti spending money on expensive all-natural shampoos. Contributing more plastic to the planet. I tried no-pooing with Bronners -- and it makes my hair limp, btw. (I am STILL trying to find no-poo alternatives that DON'T strip (AKA -- w/out baking soda) -- so if you have any, please chime in)

* If I highlight my hair 3 times a year -- just peroxide -- no dyes and keep on no-pooing. (I won't care if it gets stripped by the no-poo/baking soda).

THoughts?

[gilamama]

Originally Posted by Marni

In order to cover my up-and-coming gray...and since henna and no-poo basically do NOT mix, I am wondering which of these options would be the healthiest for my health AND the planet:

* If I STOP no-pooing and start hennaing my hy hair. I suppose I would then starti spending money on expensive all-natural shampoos. Contributing more plastic to the planet. I tried no-pooing with Bronners -- and it makes my hair limp, btw. (I am STILL trying to find no-poo alternatives that DON'T strip (AKA -- w/out baking soda) -- so if you have any, please chime in)

* If I highlight my hair 3 times a year -- just peroxide -- no dyes and keep on no-pooing. (I won't care if it gets stripped by the no-poo/baking soda).

THoughts?

why wont no poo work with henna?

[Siennaflower]

Are you totally against shampoo bars? I used them for years with henna and never had an issue. And they're less expensive than Aubrey type shampoos (which are like $10 a bottle). These are what I use.

[Ruthla]

There's always the option of NOT coloring your hair at all, and embracing the grays as they come.