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No. 160815
>>160814You don't really get dirt in your hair, just an overproduction of oils due to using shampoos and conditioners.
The water only method resets this cycle and returns your hair to its natural state.
No. 160816
>>160815So when you work out and get all sweaty and greasy you just wash it with some warm water? My natural state is frizzy af, I need product in my hair to tame it.
I'm interested by this though, I might make it my new experiment
No. 160819
>>160818I used to do that, but my hair would still wind up being wicked dry (and therefore get oily again very quickly). For some reason, putting a bit of conditioner on the top has made a huge difference. I think the reason I get so oily is because of overproduction from dryness, so when my hair is totally moisturized from top to bottom, it doesn't get oily (also looks way better). I dunno. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I think water only would probably work for someone who just has oiliness without dryness.
No. 160821
>>160820oops crap, i mean ive been using i bicarb rinse on my hair maybe once/twice a week and then some conditioning spray as needed and it works for me.
i know a guy who does water only. dont do this
No. 160825
>>160813I use very little shampoo, and only on my roots. I cycle between vinegar, shampoo and washing with coconut oil. It does wonders for my hair, everyone's always asking for my secret but I can't tell 'em 'cos it sounds gross as fuck
It's a bitch keeping the roots nongreasy with minimal shampoo, but with a little practice it can be done
No. 160829
>>160813I've tried a few times, and ended up with seborrheic dermititis on my scalp. Would not recommend.
After the failed experiments: Lush shampoo makes it worse. I now use mane 'n tail mixed with vinegar to calm down my scalp.
No. 160832
>>160830are you serious
look at that goddam chin, she could kill people with it
No. 160841
>>160816Yeah, I started no shampoo years ago and my hair has never been in such good condition and it no longer gets greasy after just one day.
Fair warning though, it can take a long time for your hair to adjust, 2-5 months at the longest. In the meantime there are alternatives to shampoo though, like baking soda and ACV conditioner.
No. 160843
>>160842Took me fucking 3 months to get to the stage where it began self-cleaning like that.
Even with baking soda and ACV it still looked pretty lank after showering, but I'm glad I powered through it because my hair is incredible now and takes ages for it to get greasy.
The problem with shampoos and conditioners is that nobody really needs it, but you're conditioned (no pun intended) to begin using it from childhood so it trashes your hair and scalp to the point where you think you need to keep using it.
It's a product that pays for itself entirely. Ingenious.
No. 160845
I have very fine, almost straight hair, but a lot of it. I struggled with dull and tangly hair for many years after I dyed it dark a few times as a young teen. Experimented with zillions of shampoos, but nothing helped in the long run.
Tried no poo and failed cuz my hair is super fine. I also break out in hives when I get too dirty. Though, baking soda wash and ACV was was like pressing a reset button for my hair. Amazingly strong and glossy. I tried doing it again a week later but it totally destroyed my hair and took a year to fully recover. I think for me, baking soda was a good deep cleanse, but too stripping to use regularly on my fragile hair. My hair does not tolerate any kind of oil treatment either. ACV didn't seem to be the problem, so I rinse with it a few times a year to add shine.
I found my miracle products, which are men's 2-in-1 head and shoulders shampoo and an aloe vera conditioner I get from my salon. It's fairly cheap and I've yet to have any issues with buildup after after 8 months. Took me almost a decade to find what works, so I'm too scared to try no poo again for fear of trashing my beautiful hair. Tempted. I love seeing all these women who succeed with it and have gorgeous hair. I love saving money, too, so I'm buttmad that it doesn't work for me.
No. 160849
>>160848Same fam, and you have a few options.
Layer your hair to reduce weight and increase volume.
Out of the shower whilst your hair is still damp blow dry out upside down out tousle it/muss it up with your fingers whilst drying.
Once dry run a wax product, like Fat Hair, through the top of your hair.
Doing all of these in conjunction work pretty well for me.
You could also try experimenting with your parting. For example I deliberately let my hair very-almost dry in a parting on the other side of my head, and right before it's completely dry and still that little bit malleable I comb it back and reset it on the other side of my head and it gives it immediate lift from it being set on the opposite side.
I also part my hair like a giant C shape, as in it appears as a less slopey C when looking top-down. It's a really good parting style.
No. 160850
>>160836It can take months for it work for some people, myself included.
It's a real struggle but the benefits once you finally clear the wall are incredible.
No. 160854
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>>160824ngl, I thought it was Technotropism from the thumbnail.