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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 3:32:19 PM
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I am looking for an herbal rinse to get the green and orange out of a 4 year olds blonde hair - loves the pool but the chlorine sure does a number on her almost white blonde hair. Than you in advance for your help/advice.
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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BrendaPetersen
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Brenda
Stapleton
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 6:12:05 PM
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Ketchup! It's been a life saver for our little blonde.
"to blessed to be stressed" |
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl
291 Posts
Karen
Montrose
Michigan
USA
291 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 6:15:00 PM
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Straight from the bottle? When you see the color change or after each day at the pool?
Farmgirl Sister #918
I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
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BrendaPetersen
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Brenda
Stapleton
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 6:23:48 PM
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Yep straight from the bottle like shampoo - we used it when we saw a slight color change and then once a week-ish after that.
"to blessed to be stressed" |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2011 : 11:44:30 PM
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| I put conditioner on my hair to protect it from the chlorine. |
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Herb Lady
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Rhonda
Roby
Texas
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Posted - Jun 30 2011 : 08:39:05 AM
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I used to spritz lemon juice on my daughter's hair and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing. Then use a light conditioning shampoo. Worked like a charm for us!
Born and raised in the city, but always a country girl at heart! |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9372 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9372 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2011 : 10:26:06 AM
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I haven't found anything to use that is natural. I have blond hair and I use something I got from my hairdresser to take the brassy out and bring it back to its natural color. The minerals in our water do a number on my hair so I do this once a month. I know it is not natural but I haven't found anything else that works. Not sure what in the ketchup would be working to get the chlorine out?
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2011 : 1:41:18 PM
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Next go to a swimmers store (a store that specializes in swim stuff) and buy a swim cap, steer away from latex they aren't too good, you want a silicone one! They range upwards of 20 dollars, but so much better then having the icky chlorine in the hair and counter acting it!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 07:39:17 AM
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I swim often and it really helps to put conditioner in hair before swimming and wear a swim cap. Just condition the hair and leave it in, then after swimming shampoo and wash it out. I use Giovanni conditioner which isn't herbal but it is organic. Good luck.
barnagainkristin
"Others Before Self" |
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2888 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2888 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 08:06:36 AM
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Hey Kayla!
Doesn't the peroxide make you all blonde??? |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 2:12:44 PM
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If you own your own I highly recommend a ozonator. (they come in different brand names). My uncle invented it about 35 years ago. It basically uses reverse osmosis to clean the water and you don't need chlorine at all. He had a large pool and hot tub and most of us was alergic to the chlorine so he worked on inventing this most my young childhood. I think most hot tub/pool stores sells some brands of it. They are great in my opinion. Recently my cousin Cheri was selling Prozone (my uncles brand, his financial sponsor for the ozonator took the patten and sold it with out my uncles permission that's why there is several brands of them now) on QVC not long ago though as well.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
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fiddlegirl89
True Blue Farmgirl
232 Posts
Kayla
Dunnville
KY
USA
232 Posts |
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 11:20:13 AM
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My family members all swear by ketchup. They say it is the best thing for getting the green out.
Farmgirl Sister #37
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