tankasnowgod
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So, over the past month, I have finally made the move to ditch shampoo. For whatever reason, this is one of those that I just didn't give a shot for a long time. Well, one month in, I don't think I'm going back. The biggest thing is that dandruff seems to have radically improved (meaning, there is much less of it). There seems to be a lot of mixed reviews on this (some loving it, others hating it). I wonder if a lot of the negatives are mainly people who stopped taking any care with their hair or scalp. That doesn't have to be the case.
I am a guy with fairly short hair, so that may have led to quicker success.
First, I got some wooden (I think technically bamboo) brushes and combs. I didn't comb my hair much before, due to the length, but am making an effort now, as that is supposed to redistribute the oils from your scalp to your hair.
Second, even if you don't use shampoo, you can still "water wash" your hair. Basically, the same rubbing and massaging techniques that you would use if you were using shampoo. This girl does a demonstration (in a swimsuit, fyi)-
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2AG7YxtEa0
Next, the main reason to ditch shampoo is due to things like the parabens and sulfates and such, and that it strips oil from your hair. You can still use stuff on your hair, especially if they are Peat Friendly substances. I have been using some coconut oil, more on my scalp, but it obviously gets into my hair. And probably gets re-distributed from brushing. Also, I have been using a bit of urea as well. I get a little bit of the urea crystals (probably about a teaspoon, or 4 grams), put a little water in it, and then work it into my hair and scalp, and let it sit for about 15 minute or so before I shower. I think this has really benefited my scalp, as there were some rough and bumpy parts, where flakes of skin would come off with just light scratching, and they seem to be smoothing out, and very quickly so. The urea trick might be good for anyone who had dandruff. I think applying progesterone might be good for anyone with balding or thinning hair.
I haven't used baking soda or vinegar yet, but I have heard that if you do, it's best to dilute them with a lot of water. Which makes a lot of sense to me. I did save my two old shampoo bottles, for this purpose in the future, if needed. Maybe like a couple teaspoons for of either per bottle, the rest water. Salt might work just as well (or better) than the baking soda.
I haven't had any issues with thinning or balding, but after a month, I think my hair is thicker and darker than before. And dandruff is massively reduced (like, 90% or so), if not totally eliminated.
I am a guy with fairly short hair, so that may have led to quicker success.
First, I got some wooden (I think technically bamboo) brushes and combs. I didn't comb my hair much before, due to the length, but am making an effort now, as that is supposed to redistribute the oils from your scalp to your hair.
Second, even if you don't use shampoo, you can still "water wash" your hair. Basically, the same rubbing and massaging techniques that you would use if you were using shampoo. This girl does a demonstration (in a swimsuit, fyi)-
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2AG7YxtEa0
Next, the main reason to ditch shampoo is due to things like the parabens and sulfates and such, and that it strips oil from your hair. You can still use stuff on your hair, especially if they are Peat Friendly substances. I have been using some coconut oil, more on my scalp, but it obviously gets into my hair. And probably gets re-distributed from brushing. Also, I have been using a bit of urea as well. I get a little bit of the urea crystals (probably about a teaspoon, or 4 grams), put a little water in it, and then work it into my hair and scalp, and let it sit for about 15 minute or so before I shower. I think this has really benefited my scalp, as there were some rough and bumpy parts, where flakes of skin would come off with just light scratching, and they seem to be smoothing out, and very quickly so. The urea trick might be good for anyone who had dandruff. I think applying progesterone might be good for anyone with balding or thinning hair.
I haven't used baking soda or vinegar yet, but I have heard that if you do, it's best to dilute them with a lot of water. Which makes a lot of sense to me. I did save my two old shampoo bottles, for this purpose in the future, if needed. Maybe like a couple teaspoons for of either per bottle, the rest water. Salt might work just as well (or better) than the baking soda.
I haven't had any issues with thinning or balding, but after a month, I think my hair is thicker and darker than before. And dandruff is massively reduced (like, 90% or so), if not totally eliminated.