View Full Version : Washing the hair everyday ?
K Sweet
08-21-2009, 06:45 PM
Really? I have thick wavy hair, with a bunch of frizz. Does no-poo get rid of the frizz? Cuz that's my problem.
I hope this works for me, thank you!
*Jade*Love
08-21-2009, 07:45 PM
I wash my hair about 2 or 3 times a week. My hair is really long and I have extensions so it's kind of hard on them to wash my hair all the time. Plus I hate having to straighten and curl it, it's so much easier to just touch it up in the morning rather than getting it wet and having to deal with the blowdryer. I have found that my hair stays cleaner longer now that I haven't been overwashing.
Between shampoos I use Oscar Blandi hairpowder (it has a great lemon-y verbena scent) or the Ojon aerosol spray on the roots. A plus from using hairpowder is that it gives your hair better texture and it looks more volumized, teases well.
I LOVE the Godiva shampoo bar from Lush. It's super moisturizing yet still gets your hair clean. Sometimes when I'm feeling lazy or in a rush I'll just put the bottom section of my hair back and section off the top part and just wash that in the sink with the shampoo bar. It makes your hair feel cleaner and cuts down on styling time.
I wash my hair about 2 or 3 times a week. My hair is really long and I have extensions so it's kind of hard on them to wash my hair all the time. Plus I hate having to straighten and curl it, it's so much easier to just touch it up in the morning rather than getting it wet and having to deal with the blowdryer. I have found that my hair stays cleaner longer now that I haven't been overwashing.
Between shampoos I use Oscar Blandi hairpowder (it has a great lemon-y verbena scent) or the Ojon aerosol spray on the roots. A plus from using hairpowder is that it gives your hair better texture and it looks more volumized, teases well.
I LOVE the Godiva shampoo bar from Lush. It's super moisturizing yet still gets your hair clean. Sometimes when I'm feeling lazy or in a rush I'll just put the bottom section of my hair back and section off the top part and just wash that in the sink with the shampoo bar. It makes your hair feel cleaner and cuts down on styling time.
You should try TIGI Rockstar dry shampoo, I HATE the brand, but their dry shampoo was way better than those two you listed, I've tried them all! Another good one is Klorane from Sephora.....
I'm going to check out the shampoo bars tomorrow. Everyone keeps talking about them!
*Jade*Love
08-21-2009, 08:11 PM
^Thanks, I'm a total dry shampoo junkie! I'll see if they have it at Ulta
yeah, me too! Try it out, you'll like it! I need to put a thread out there so I know which Lush products I need to check out. I am totally clueless and I get overwhelmed whenever I walk in!
/threadjack
Cat2008
08-21-2009, 09:24 PM
ok guy, I am brunette with extremely soft, fine and brittle hair. I never been able to grow hair past my shoulders (and I tried to do this like for 10 years at least) because they breaks. Same goes to my nails: they breaks. (I think it is genetic trait, my Mom have the same problem.) Anyway, back in days I used to shampoo my hair once a week and I did it for years. All it accomplished is that they looked limp and nasty. For years and years afterwards I shampoo hair everyday. Other than looking clean my hair did not changed from shampooing. Weak and brittle they were and about same brittle and weak they now. Only bleaching my hair really noticeable damage them. So, I don't buying this "harmful chemicals in shampoo" line. I think they are there to upsell more expensive shampoo. After all, hair - is essentially dead cells, and so is upper layer of scalp, with questionable ability to absorb all these harmful chemicals or good vitamins, so I woudn't sweat even using dishwashing soap on them.
However, I recently purchased book in Books-a-Million (or whatever this place name) by Riquette Hofstein "Grow hair fast: 7 steps to a new head of hair in 90 days)" ($15 for a tiny book). It full of recipies how to make hair stimulators, shampoos and other hair products from castile soap, natural oils, herbs etc. She recommends to wash hair with these home made things everyday because she thinks that most common cause of hair problems is that sebaseous gland clogged with sebum with some chemicals or uneffective washing (as understand) and stop lubricating hair thus causing brittle hair. I wanted to try her advise but cannot do it right now because of buying all these oil getting really expensiva and I am pregnant. I don't want to experement with essential oil right now. But if anyone interested I can write here some recipies from book
ok guy, I am brunette with extremely soft, fine and brittle hair. I never been able to grow hair past my shoulders (and I tried to do this like for 10 years at least) because they breaks. Same goes to my nails: they breaks. (I think it is genetic trait, my Mom have the same problem.) Anyway, back in days I used to shampoo my hair once a week and I did it for years. All it accomplished is that they looked limp and nasty. For years and years afterwards I shampoo hair everyday. Other than looking clean my hair did not changed from shampooing. Weak and brittle they were and about same brittle and weak they now. Only bleaching my hair really noticeable damage them. So, I don't buying this "harmful chemicals in shampoo" line. I think they are there to upsell more expensive shampoo. After all, hair - is essentially dead cells, and so is upper layer of scalp, with questionable ability to absorb all these harmful chemicals or good vitamins, so I woudn't sweat even using dishwashing soap on them.
However, I recently purchased book in Books-a-Million (or whatever this place name) by Riquette Hofstein "Grow hair fast: 7 steps to a new head of hair in 90 days)" ($15 for a tiny book). It full of recipies how to make hair stimulators, shampoos and other hair products from castile soap, natural oils, herbs etc. She recommends to wash hair with these home made things everyday because she thinks that most common cause of hair problems is that sebaseous gland clogged with sebum with some chemicals or uneffective washing (as understand) and stop lubricating hair thus causing brittle hair. I wanted to try her advise but cannot do it right now because of buying all these oil getting really expensiva and I am pregnant. I don't want to experement with essential oil right now. But if anyone interested I can write here some recipies from book
You need to be taking Biotin, especially if your nails break easily too. It takes a few months to fully kick in, but it works! I have fine, soft, dark hair too, I put olive oil in my hair almost every day, just a little bit halfway through to the ends. My hair is long (finally), but I have to agree that everybody needs at LEAST a sulfate free shampoo. Sulfates strip the color off your hair.
JennaLeighxox
08-22-2009, 08:10 AM
If you have greasy hair, rinsing with baking soda will get rid of the grease, and any smells, leaving hair beautiful and shiny. For dry hair rinse with white distilled vinegar.
Oh, and its a lot cheaper than shampoo, too.
I've been washing my hair with baking soda for a few weeks now and it actually leaves my hair feeling much softer than shampoo and conditioner had. Thanks for the tip!
Plus- at 67 cents a box...I'll be damned if I ever go back to buying 6 dollar a pop shampoos and conditioners!;D
michele11
08-22-2009, 08:45 AM
Its the chlorine and chloramine in water that ruins the hair. We have high levels of chloramine here were I am located. Its chlorine and amonia. When I travel to levels were there is less in th water my hair is much healthier. Also my daughters hair looks dry, frizzy and she is young and doesnt dye hair hair or anything. Sad thing is I was going to put a shower filter on but it doesnt remove chloramine, its extremely hard to remove. You basically have to get a whole house system thats really expensive. So basically I just wash every four days or so.
princessjas
08-22-2009, 11:54 AM
Really? I have thick wavy hair, with a bunch of frizz. Does no-poo get rid of the frizz? Cuz that's my problem.
I hope this works for me, thank you!
I use a really mild poo on my roots only. Something without harsh sulfates like Abba's Color Protect Poo. Just let it rinse through the ends unless they are getting really funky from styling products or you get something in your hair. Try to avoid the styling products, because well, thick wavy hair holds curl incredibly well even without them.
To fight frizz and soften use leave-in condish (a lot more than recommended) or Ojon's Treatment (as a leave in) or the occasional silicone shine product (only if you use a condish that isn't loaded with cones).
I also recommend using a poo/condish that isn't loaded with silicones to help combate frizz. After a few weeks, silicone laden products make my wavy hair a shiny, but frizzy mess. They work incredibly well though if I use them every 3rd or 4th shampoo.
Oh and most important of all, try your best to avoid the hairdryer as much as possible. Thick wavy hair takes sooo long to dry that it is really easy to overdo it with the dryer. I can't manage to avoid it entirely, but I do try to limit my usage and I use a good frizz fighting FHI dryer.
lmiller22134
08-26-2009, 05:16 PM
To the person who says she has brittle hair and nails, thats a sign of a poor diet. Do you eat fruits and vegis? Yes it might be genetic but it also might be that you and your mom eat alike. If thats not the issue then perhaps your body is not absorbing nutrients correctly in which case you might need to see a doctor.
scr333x
08-26-2009, 07:25 PM
Just got about four inches hacked off...I love my long hair so much but it was so dry and unhealthy. Now I have almost boob length shiny soft healthy hair. I just want to take care of it now that I have the opportunity. This is an oldie but rinsing with cold water after a shower actually does help for the frizz, my hair always feels softer. It smoothes out the cuticle . The nail & hair problem mentioned above sounds like a keratin protein deficiency, so I agree with the above post to start taking vitamins at least if you don't now already.
K Sweet
08-26-2009, 07:40 PM
Hey Princessjas,
Using the baking soda and vinegar is already cutting down on the frizz. I love it! And I have nice organic free of all the bad stuff shampoo. I'm definitely going to try the leave in stuff. I've heard Ojons mentioned a couple times? Other favorites?
Thanks!
To the person who says she has brittle hair and nails, thats a sign of a poor diet. Do you eat fruits and vegis? Yes it might be genetic but it also might be that you and your mom eat alike. If thats not the issue then perhaps your body is not absorbing nutrients correctly in which case you might need to see a doctor.
See, I've always heard something different. I've heard that people with dry, brittle hair and nails don't get enough fats and oils in their diets (good AND bad fats) So I would assume, more fish oils (we all need 'em) and just richer foods in general, not ALL fruits and veggies.
I wanted to add, Bioton is pretty much a miracle pill for hair and nails. It will make the white part of your nails extra thick and white, and make you your hair longer, thicker, and stronger (all over your body, not just your head) It does this by taking an extra step in breaking down the proteins you consume, so that you can fully absorb them. All it does is help you absorb 100% of all those proteins you eat. After all, hair and nails are dead proteins (keratin). So, taking Biotin and eating tons of lean fish (salmon!) and your hair and nails will transform in 4-8 weeks dramatically!
Rayna Skye
08-26-2009, 11:30 PM
It really all depends on the persons hair too. You have to take that into account. Some people are just a sweaty oily mess others not so much. On average black people don't need to wash their hair very much because of the texture and all that. There are some that was more, because they use a lot of products. Myself I probably was mine once twice a month. I digress, It depends on you hair and body chemistry and junk.
You should try TIGI Rockstar dry shampoo, I HATE the brand, but their dry shampoo was way better than those two you listed, I've tried them all! Another good one is Klorane from Sephora.....
I'm going to check out the shampoo bars tomorrow. Everyone keeps talking about them!
I didn't realize how this post came across.... I have tried the two you listed and I like the TIGI one the best, but thats just because of my hair type. the Oscar Blandi one was ok, but the Ojon one had a STRONG smell, too strong! I haven't tried this one, but I'm hearing from reputable sources that is pretty good, it's called Batiste, http://www.sallybeauty.com/Dry-Shampoo/SBS-381228,default,pd.html
Anyways Jade, try the TIGI Rockaholic and let me know what you think about it. I'm going to buy the Batiste from Sally's next, it's so inexpensive, and I'm hearing good things about it, so I'll let you guys know!
lmiller22134
08-27-2009, 12:32 AM
See, I've always heard something different. I've heard that people with dry, brittle hair and nails don't get enough fats and oils in their diets (good AND bad fats) So I would assume, more fish oils (we all need 'em) and just richer foods in general, not ALL fruits and veggies.
I wanted to add, Bioton is pretty much a miracle pill for hair and nails. It will make the white part of your nails extra thick and white, and make you your hair longer, thicker, and stronger (all over your body, not just your head) It does this by taking an extra step in breaking down the proteins you consume, so that you can fully absorb them. All it does is help you absorb 100% of all those proteins you eat. After all, hair and nails are dead proteins (keratin). So, taking Biotin and eating tons of lean fish (salmon!) and your hair and nails will transform in 4-8 weeks dramatically!
Ah maybe it is fat and oil. I eat tons and my nail and hair are super thick and strong. Avocado and nuts are a good source of plant fat.