Beebop
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Bicarb and vinegar works for me. I've never had oily hair so I can go about a week to a fortnight before washing again.
A few other observations based on several years of hair experiments.
Conditioning
Coconut and olive oils are too greasy for some people, including me, to use as conditioners. The finer your hair the less easily it will tolerate oil - instant greasy hair. If you have thicker hairs then oil will probably work for you. I can use just a tiny bit, and whatever I put on will stay for several days, even after bicarb washing.
(Note there is a difference between number of hairs on the head and width of each hair. 'Fine' refers to width of hair. You can have a full head dense with fine hairs, or a head sparsely covered with 'thick' hairs, and every combination in between.)
Egg works the best for me.
Banana is worth a try.
Protein for hair:
My current understanding (although I haven't double checked the science behind it...)
Protein helps heal the shaft of the hair. If you run your fingers along the hair and can feel bumps, that indicates the degree of porosity of your hair. If it's highly porous your hair needs extra protein. Egg is perfect - protein and fat combined.
You leave the mixture on for an hour and then rinse in cool water :!: with bicarb or vinegar or both (separately). A few of these done last year and my hair is in much better condition, haven't needed to do it since.
Hair Gel:
Some people may not want any hair care beyond "no poo", but in my profession I need nice hair!
Many natural gels for sale contain aloe vera and I've come to the conclusion that they do not work. They look like hair gel but they feel sticky and dull the hair.
Flax seed hair gel:
Boil a tbsp flax seeds, strain the gel and freeze (I decant into an ice cube tray). Defrost before use. Perfect hair gel. Avoid getting it on the scalp due to PUFAs.
(Maybe this is still a bad idea? Better than petrochemicals! Let me know what you think.)
Hair shiner/Lipbalm recipe:
Beeswax,
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Vit E
Melt on a low heat in a pan, experiment with ratios.
I rub this into any dry top strands that need defining/shining. Works like a treat!
A few other observations based on several years of hair experiments.
Conditioning
Coconut and olive oils are too greasy for some people, including me, to use as conditioners. The finer your hair the less easily it will tolerate oil - instant greasy hair. If you have thicker hairs then oil will probably work for you. I can use just a tiny bit, and whatever I put on will stay for several days, even after bicarb washing.
(Note there is a difference between number of hairs on the head and width of each hair. 'Fine' refers to width of hair. You can have a full head dense with fine hairs, or a head sparsely covered with 'thick' hairs, and every combination in between.)
Egg works the best for me.
Banana is worth a try.
Protein for hair:
My current understanding (although I haven't double checked the science behind it...)
Protein helps heal the shaft of the hair. If you run your fingers along the hair and can feel bumps, that indicates the degree of porosity of your hair. If it's highly porous your hair needs extra protein. Egg is perfect - protein and fat combined.
You leave the mixture on for an hour and then rinse in cool water :!: with bicarb or vinegar or both (separately). A few of these done last year and my hair is in much better condition, haven't needed to do it since.
Hair Gel:
Some people may not want any hair care beyond "no poo", but in my profession I need nice hair!
Many natural gels for sale contain aloe vera and I've come to the conclusion that they do not work. They look like hair gel but they feel sticky and dull the hair.
Flax seed hair gel:
Boil a tbsp flax seeds, strain the gel and freeze (I decant into an ice cube tray). Defrost before use. Perfect hair gel. Avoid getting it on the scalp due to PUFAs.
(Maybe this is still a bad idea? Better than petrochemicals! Let me know what you think.)
Hair shiner/Lipbalm recipe:
Beeswax,
Coconut oil
Olive Oil
Vit E
Melt on a low heat in a pan, experiment with ratios.
I rub this into any dry top strands that need defining/shining. Works like a treat!