How to Switch to the No 'Poo Method
Start out with a ratio of one tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of water., Get your hair wet while taking a shower. , Apply the baking soda/water mixture to your hair, most especially to your scalp, and rub it in., Don't use your fingernails when...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start out with a ratio of one tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of water.
Be aware that it will not create suds. , Use your fingertips. , It will feel different than the way you are used to with the shampoo.
That's OK. ,,, It isn't necessary to make sure that the mixture reaches your scalp, just make sure you are rinsing your hair with it. , You want to make sure that you get as much of it out of your hair as you can.
Otherwise, you will feel like you smell like salad dressing. , This helps with tangling. , Here, you can use either your fingernails or tips. ,, You are trying to get your hair back to the way it should be. ,, You could also braid your hair.
Then a sleeker look is expected. , Brush your hair a lot.
This could be the source of the old mantra of brushing your hair 100 strokes.
However, you don't brush it that much. , You need to clean your brush.
You will be getting rid of the oils from your hair. , However, only do this once a week. -
Step 2: Get your hair wet while taking a shower.
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Step 3: Apply the baking soda/water mixture to your hair
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Step 4: most especially to your scalp
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Step 5: and rub it in.
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Step 6: Don't use your fingernails when rubbing in the soda and water.
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Step 7: Rinse the soda out of your hair thoroughly.
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Step 8: Have a tablespoon of vinegar waiting in a cup outside of your shower until you are ready for it.
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Step 9: Fill the cup the rest of the way with warm water from the shower.
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Step 10: Pour it over your head
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Step 11: most especially over your hair.
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Step 12: Rinse your hair thoroughly after applying the vinegar mixture.
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Step 13: Brush your hair before getting into the shower.
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Step 14: Stand under the water and massage your scalp.
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Step 15: Dry your hair as you normally would.
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Step 16: Do not use any product on your hair.
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Step 17: If you absolutely must
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Step 18: comb a little baking soda through your part to help reduce the oiliness.
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Step 19: Wear a cap if needed
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Step 20: to cover your hair while it is going through this stage.
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Step 21: Brush your hair.
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Step 22: Clean your brush.
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Step 23: Once your hair has gone through the reset
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Step 24: go back to using the soda and vinegar.
Detailed Guide
Be aware that it will not create suds. , Use your fingertips. , It will feel different than the way you are used to with the shampoo.
That's OK. ,,, It isn't necessary to make sure that the mixture reaches your scalp, just make sure you are rinsing your hair with it. , You want to make sure that you get as much of it out of your hair as you can.
Otherwise, you will feel like you smell like salad dressing. , This helps with tangling. , Here, you can use either your fingernails or tips. ,, You are trying to get your hair back to the way it should be. ,, You could also braid your hair.
Then a sleeker look is expected. , Brush your hair a lot.
This could be the source of the old mantra of brushing your hair 100 strokes.
However, you don't brush it that much. , You need to clean your brush.
You will be getting rid of the oils from your hair. , However, only do this once a week.
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