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A knotty head looking for some natural help
Over the past two months I've been riding myself of all the useless products that have been cluttering our bathroom. I switch to a no poo hair care system, using only honey "shampoo" which is only I part honey, dissolved into 2 parts warm water. Over the past 2 weeks I did switch back to a lush soap bar I had been given over the holidays because the honey shampoo has a softening and moisturizing effect. I have read through the shampoo FAQ and there are tons of information that is all over the board. I do work next to an herbal hop that sells some shampoos I will be checking there soon but I would like to know of any SLS free shampoos or herbal mixtures that are safe for me to use regularly, no just as a monthly deep cleaner.Also, can I brag on how much I love my hair right now? I have super thick curly hair. Washing it has always been such a hassle, and I don't even want to get started on the styling process. I would only brush my hair when I washed it, which was about 2-4 times a week. In those days in between I've always had "neglect" dreads start to form and a few years ago I even decided to just let my hair do what it wanted and I loved it for a while, however I was living in a hot desert with no car and was on the verge of collapsing on a regular basis when walking to work (I was walking in miles of 110+ degree weather regularly.) so at that time I cut and brushed them out 
My hair WANTS to do this and I love it so much. It's in the "crazy" stage but is by far more tame and manageable than I've ever known it to be.What's a lion without a mane? 
My hair WANTS to do this and I love it so much. It's in the "crazy" stage but is by far more tame and manageable than I've ever known it to be.What's a lion without a mane?
Thank you so much!!
In the beginning all I used was bicarbonate and acv withe some rosemary essential oil for my scalp and lavender just for smell, I used the oils only in the final rinse, I washed about very week depending on how I felt but I don't think the acv slowed the process, I didn't use dr bronners until the last 3 months because I was concerned about the conditioning effect but mine are pretty mature now (2years) and a bit of conditioning is great, I wouldn't recommend not following the bicarbonate with the acv because I think it will be to harsh and drying on your scalp, I know it can be a bit of a stress about what to use but keep it simple and stay patient and positive. Bless xx
Thank you! I've been nervous to try the BS wash and the ACV rinse because it seems like the BS would build up, but I like the alternating idea. I have heard that ACV can act as a conditioner though, so if their just starting to tighten up a bit should I stay away from that for a while, do you think?
I alternate washes, bi-carb and ac with oils one week and dr bro nets lavender liquid Castile soap the next, that seems to work well, I have not noticed any residues and my scalp seems pretty happy with it. Bless and good luck on your journey.