Getting rid of shampoo.
Would I be going overboard if I switched or do you think there’s some merit here?
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I just use a soap bar, have for a long time. That is largely laziness based. I haven’t noticed much difference, though I have really short hair, and for all I know, everyone else has noticed.
i actually don’t wash my air too often, once or twice a week (not often for me), so i could also probably stand switching to something a little better.
Lush does some decent shampoos in solid & bottled form that might be good for you and the store in Philly is easily accessible. there are more than 4 ingredients, but most of them are natural oils. i like a LOT of other stuff they sell, too.
as someone who has worked in a salon for two years and has a sister as a vidal sasson-trained hair designer, i would say ditch your shampoo.
the best shampoos for your hair are ones you’ve probably never heard of. most of them have so many oils in it to keep your hair looking “healthy” and “smooth” when in fact, they dry out your scalp.
a lot of women could benefit from using sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. most of them are organic if that’s what you’re into. i could suggest some if you’re so inclined. then you could have long, beautiful, shiny hair like me:
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people at the salon ask every day about yucky stuff in shampoo and conditioners.
it’s official, I am now terrified of everything.
Wait, Hutch, didn’t you post a link to Andrew WK answering this very question for you? Or maybe I just found it while perusing Andrew WK videos… seek his advice.
hahahahha, really? No, I don’t think that was me. I mean, I’ve looked into this before, but I don’t recall any Andrew W.K. association. Got a link?
Maybe the coolest guy ever.
The hair bit.
I just got back from a haircut today. I asked the stylist friend of mine about the shampoo thing. She said using soap (like I do) is bad for the hair; it’s not PH-balanced for follicles and will lead to terrible things.
Andrew W.K’s hair is oily and gross. So that kinda throws his whole theory out the window.
I know a lot of people who gave up shampoo in favor of a baking soda/apple cider vinegar regimen with their hair.
I’ve used a Lush bar (Godiva) in the past and it didn’t really work out for me – my hair is DOWN TO MY GODDAMN ELBOWS and I just can’t handle something that doesn’t detangle.
Currently I am a Burt’s Bees user. I wash my hair every two or three days, usually.
maggie said:Currently I am a Burt’s Bees user. I wash my hair every two or three days, usually.
Burt’s Bees is as good or better than Lush – more affordable and you can find it in a lot of places.
i use a clarifying shampoo twice a week. any girl or guy that has thick hair and/or uses product should go for a clarifying shampoo. it takes all the buildup out and restores natural oils.
Sammy said:Maybe the coolest guy ever.
I really wanted to go to this but no one would go with me. If it comes up again would you be interested?
Also, I have a super itchy scalp (probably some mild psoriasis going on) and I’ve been trying to find something to deal with it for a long time. I was using Paul Mitchell tea tree shampoo for awhile. I liked the tingle, but it didn’t really do the trick. Any advice?
christina said:as someone who has worked in a salon for two years and has a sister as a vidal sasson-trained hair designer, i would say ditch your shampoo.
the best shampoos for your hair are ones you’ve probably never heard of. most of them have so many oils in it to keep your hair looking “healthy” and “smooth” when in fact, they dry out your scalp.
a lot of women could benefit from using sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. most of them are organic if that’s what you’re into. i could suggest some if you’re so inclined. then you could have long, beautiful, shiny hair like me:
<img src=http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1110/189/90/31500144/n31500144_32288464_7651.jpg />
people at the salon ask every day about yucky stuff in shampoo and conditioners.
Advise, please. My hair is a mess. It’s thick, it’s curly, etc. I’m a hopeless case.
Jay said:Sammy said:Maybe the coolest guy ever.
I really wanted to go to this but no one would go with me. If it comes up again would you be interested?
Yeah, I could be into that.
Brooke said:Advise, please. My hair is a mess. It’s thick, it’s curly, etc. I’m a hopeless case.
you are not a hopeless cause! do you like to wear it curly or do you like to wear it straight. my hair is super thick and curly, too. and see how i can get it?