Table of contents:
- Baking soda
- Apple cider vinegar
- Lemon juice
- 3 things not to do when shampooing without shampoo
- 1. Do not change your shampooing routine suddenly
- 2. Don't expect instant results
- 3. Do not focus on treatment only on the hair shaft
Washing your hair every day is fine, especially if you have oily hair and you work in a high-polluted or humid climate. But, shampooing with abundant shampoo foam is not the only way out to get healthy shiny hair.
The chemicals and alcohol in shampoo can make your scalp itchy and dry, causing it to produce more oil. This is why you wash your hair more and more often.
Interested in trying to wash your hair without shampoo? Although it may take you a long time to get used to it until you can have the final result, the benefits will also last a long time. Imagine the thick, healthy hair that you desire, without having to deal with chemical reactions in your body. Plus, your hair can stay clean for longer. Save time, right?
Baking soda
The trick, wet hands and take baking soda powder to taste. Rub baking soda on your scalp for about a minute. Then rinse thoroughly.
Alternatively, you can dilute baking soda with warm water and use the solution to wash your hair. Don't forget to rinse it clean.
Baking soda is alkaline, while the scalp and hair are acidic. Hence, it is recommended to rinse it with an acidic solution to restore the pH balance of the hair.
How often should you "shampoo" with baking soda? For optimal results, it is best to allow space between shampooing sessions every four days.
The baking soda 'shampoo' is suitable for those of you who have fine, oily, straight, or wavy hair. Baking soda may be too harsh if used on dry and coarse hair.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is acidic, a great partner to use as an alternative to a conditioner after you 'shampoo' it with baking soda.
Simply mix one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in one glass of water, or half a cup of vinegar and half a cup of water, according to the needs of your hair.
Apply the vinegar solution along the hair and all over the scalp, scrub and let it sit for a few minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Lemon juice
The citric acid in lemons can help get rid of dandruff.
If your hair is straight or dandruff prone, use a lemon juice solution (half cup lemon juice, half cup warm water) instead of shampoo. Rub it all over your hair and scalp for 10 minutes, comb it with your fingers and then rinse thoroughly.
3 things not to do when shampooing without shampoo
If you have made up your mind to reduce the use of chemicals on your hair and scalp by replacing shampoo with other ingredients, there are a number of things you need to pay attention to so that this new routine works, and your hair will be healthier.
1. Do not change your shampooing routine suddenly
If you are someone who belongs to the hobby of washing your hair every day, this new routine may surprise you.
To get used to your new shampoo routine, try washing it every day. For example, wash your hair with your regular shampoo tonight, then wash your hair with one of the alternative "shampoos" mentioned above, two days later. Continue to decrease the frequency of your bottle of shampoo until you slowly can completely get out of the shampoo.
2. Don't expect instant results
During the transition from bottled shampoo to eco-friendly alternative products above, you may experience a period where your hair will be very oily for a few days (even weeks), but this will not last long.
When you don't wash your hair, your hair will produce more oil and make it look limp. But this is a natural reaction. Your hair will get used to it over time with your new routine, until eventually the oil glands in your scalp can control oil production back to normal.
3. Do not focus on treatment only on the hair shaft
The purpose of shampooing is to clean the hair by releasing the oil and dirt that sticks to each strand of hair. But if you prefer not to wash your hair with a bottled shampoo, focus on your scalp care.
Healthy hair is the mirror of a healthy scalp. Put your best effort into scrubbing and cleansing the scalp to disperse the hair's natural oils for healthy and even hair growth.
