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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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Cowgirl Cocinera
True Blue Farmgirl
105 Posts
Dana
Chelsea
OK
USA
105 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 8:16:48 PM
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I read alot about the No Poo movement and decided to join in. I've been at it since December 8, 2009 and I really like it. I wash with baking soda and water and rinse with apple cidar vinegar, about a tablespoon in a cup of water for each. My hair is easier to comb out when wet and I started noticing some natural body I had not seen before. At first my hair got a little dry, but I figured out I was using too much baking soda. You just kind of have to adjust as you go from how your hair responds. I'm trying not to use so many products on my body that have such toxic properties to them. If there is a warning label on it about not ingesting it, then I don't want to put it on my body. Now I'm looking for good recipes for shower gel and hand cream. Got any advice?
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MeadowCrone
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Bernadine
Island Park and Salem
ID
USA
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2010 : 9:04:30 PM
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Thanks for the information. I've never heard of that before! Thinking this is definitely something I will try....
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
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LandGirl
Farmgirl at Heart
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Posted - Feb 01 2010 : 5:15:34 PM
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This is really interesting. I like trying alternative things like this--I will definitely give it a try.
Thanks for the information. |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 06:02:45 AM
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Well I'm on the bandwagon...I haven't used shampoo since 1/28 - using baking soda and vinegar instead. Will let you know how it goes. So far, man...does it change the feel of your hair! And its so shiny.
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2010 : 07:25:48 AM
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I learned about it from reading more about my curly hair on www.naturallycurly.com
Vinegar is a real hair saver for curly hair! Makes it shiny with defined curls. And NO you don't smell like salad dressing after :)
Shampoo just dries it out and makes it frizzy. If I could I would try to convince every curly haired woman (and man) to go no poo. I did convince my DH. His hair is curlier than mine.
Thanks for posting the information and getting the word out.
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rschaaf
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Renee
Wooster
Ohio
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 07:47:21 AM
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Tried the baking soda and vinegar last night. It feels gross while you're doing it, but the soda rinses out well. My hair doesn't fell so dried out today. It has a little more shine, but we have well water and it makes it dull anyway.
"There is beauty, there is grace, in my peaceful country place!"
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2875 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2010 : 10:23:14 AM
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| I tried it a couple of years ogo, but then I found out that baking soda will strip color, & I am a (ahem) bottle blond & too vain to let go of my blondeness yet, so I have just been using a good Aveda or Avalon Organics shampoo, & do still rinse with ACV weekly. |
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MommaJ9
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Kimberly
Longview
Washington
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Feb 05 2010 : 8:13:52 PM
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I tried this a couple of weeks ago and only lasted 5 days. I don't know what I was doing wrong, but the baking soda made my hair really dull and heavy feeling. I didn't use the vinegar rinse though, so maybe that would help. We have well water too.
Farmgirl #783
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 10:59:32 AM
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so do you ladies just wash your hair in the sink then? I've been using the baking soda for awhile, and I just take a clump of baking soda in my hand, fill my hands with water from the shower, till it makes kind of a paste, and then slather and distribute. I then just wash with the water from the showerhead. How do you do the ACV rinse?
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 5:19:01 PM
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I take a cup of water and mix in a Tablespoon of ACV. Sometimes I add a little honey to that too because my hair is really dry and the honey is great for dry hair. I used to pour it over my hair but now I have it in a spray bottle and spray it through my hair. It's getting long and there is a lot of it so the it is easier to get it throughout my hair with the spray bottle. I'll leave in on for a few minutes and rinse it with COLD water. I know that doesn't sound like fun this time of year but it doesn't take long and makes a big difference.
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2010 : 5:22:22 PM
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Oh I should mention that herbs are great too. Instead of plain water you can make a herbal "tea" and add the vinegar to that. I have dark hair and I like to use rosemary. Just steep the rosemary in hot water like you would make a cup of tea and let it cool. Remove the rosemary and add the ACV and honey if you like. Chamomile is nice if you are blonde.
Tanna |
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2010 : 1:19:31 PM
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I haven't tried this yet but I am willing to!
Robin
Farmgirl #1301
Farming in the Sonoran Desert? Hmmm?! |
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