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Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:59 am

Think I have tried it all need your suggestions. Thanks

free skin care · Mon Nov 27, 2006 12:51 pm

I learned, from another thread, that mixing a handful of honey with your shampoo or conditioner will make your hair shiny and soft. It definitely works for me!

My mother told me that a handful of baking soda will make your hair shine, too, because it's so cleansing. I haven't tested that one, though! Very Happy

free skin care · Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:03 am

True enough about the honey.

But I think the Baking Powder is a less good bet.

It strips the hair, I believe. I think some people use it as a clarifier before a deep conditioning treatment.

free skin care · Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:03 am

I have curly hair, shoulder length, and it tends to be dry. Best thing I did for shine and moisture was switching to conditioner-only washing. My hair needed to adjust for about 3-4 weeks, but after that I have not gone back. Also, regular deep conditioning treatments (with heat, if possible) are great when you have time.

free skin care · Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:36 am

catski wrote:

True enough about the honey.

But I think the Baking Powder is a less good bet.

It strips the hair, I believe. I think some people use it as a clarifier before a deep conditioning treatment.

Yes, that's exactly the word my mom used -- it strips the hair.

I've had a "deep heat" before, back when my mom worked in a beauty shop and I could get stuff like that for free. It does work! But I looooove the honey. I try to only wash my hair every other day.

free skin care · Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:31 pm

I use a 50% apple cider vinegar rinse for my oily hair, it makes a remkarable difference in shine and softness. (Don't get it in your eyes though Ouch)

free skin care · Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:13 am

marci65 wrote:

I have curly hair, shoulder length, and it tends to be dry. Best thing I did for shine and moisture was switching to conditioner-only washing. My hair needed to adjust for about 3-4 weeks, but after that I have not gone back. Also, regular deep conditioning treatments (with heat, if possible) are great when you have time.

I've switched over to co-washing also and don't use shampoo anymore, has made a difference. I'll also reiterate the honey and ACV rinses, works wonders for pennies! Very Happy

free skin care · Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:23 am

ariesxtreme wrote:

marci65 wrote:

I have curly hair, shoulder length, and it tends to be dry. Best thing I did for shine and moisture was switching to conditioner-only washing. My hair needed to adjust for about 3-4 weeks, but after that I have not gone back. Also, regular deep conditioning treatments (with heat, if possible) are great when you have time.

I've switched over to co-washing also and don't use shampoo anymore, has made a difference. I'll also reiterate the honey and ACV rinses, works wonders for pennies! Very Happy

ariesxtreme-you must elaborate on co-washing!

free skin care · Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:34 am

I particularly like the honey, because my hair is extremely shiny on the day after I use it (I wash every other day). So today I haven't washed my hair, but it is even shinier and softer than yesterday, when I washed it.

I really like Results Glossing Shampoo by Charles Worthington. Cheap and good! Cool

free skin care · Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:00 am

ariesextreme - I have a hard time getting ALL my hair clean, somehow, with co washing. I somehow find that the back hair, under the surface isnt properly clean - the lack of lather somehow makes a problem.. I dont know.. I've tried mixing the conditioner in with warm water and honey in a cup of liquid, so it isnt so thick, but still.. I aint doin it right!

Have you ever tried rhassoul? I never had such Big Hair - it got bigger every day after I washed it.

I try to wash my hair only 3 x a week, or I get a really itchy scalp.

CO is, btw, conditioner - only washing, for those not familar with the abbreviation.

free skin care · Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:41 am

I am going to give the honey a try, do you just mix it in your shampoo bottle?

free skin care · Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:59 am

bears wrote:

I am going to give the honey a try, do you just mix it in your shampoo bottle?

Im not sure how others use it, I add about 3 tablespoons to about 2-3 cups of warm water, stir, pour over hair AFTER washing and conditioning. Very Happy

free skin care · Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:06 am

Vonstella, basically I just wash my hair with conditioner, no more shampoos. Even the sulfate free left my hair dry and stripped the moisture from my hair..so no more! I've been doing this for probably oh I want to say 4 months now and my hair likes it better. To wash the scalp I use cheap conditioner, like sauve naturals, I work it into the scalp during the shower for about 5 min. I rinse that off and then put on another conditioner all over to condition or a deep treatment about once a week.

Since then, I haven't had much trouble with itchy scalp which I've always had, also..no flakes, or dandruff if you will. Because I'm only using conditioner I try to use products that have silicone in it or at least ones that aren't water soluable. For days if I feel that there is buildup I just do a ACV rinse or a baking soda rinse to get it clean. I've also heard lemon rinses do wonders for clarifying but will tend to turn your hair lighter.

Catski, how long have you been co-washing? When I first started I swore my hair felt like I wasn't washing all the residue off, also what products are you using. A lot of products today contain ingredients where you NEED a detergent to get rid of.

free skin care · Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:08 am

bears wrote:

I am going to give the honey a try, do you just mix it in your shampoo bottle?

You can do that, I myself actually use the honey rinse as my last step in the shower. Also I use a few drops in my products, i.e. mousse, gel, etc.

free skin care · Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:22 am

Thanks ariesxtreme I will give this a try.

free skin care · Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:52 am

I mix the honey with any conditioner, 1/2 & 1/2 Very Happy

. Makes the hair less frizzy and (perhaps my imagination only) my hair dries faster.

Also CareKate recs the Pave shine serum. I am using it and eh...maybe honey is making my hair all shiny since it doesn't make any significant difference to shininess when added to damp hair. But I am going to keep using it because my hair just sucks it up, leaving no greasy feeling at all.

free skin care · Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:05 am

ariesxtreme wrote:

Catski, how long have you been co-washing? When I first started I swore my hair felt like I wasn't washing all the residue off, also what products are you using. A lot of products today contain ingredients where you NEED a detergent to get rid of.

I did it for a decent ( I thought ) length of time - like maybe 6 weeks. First of all, I got compliments on my hair, then eventually a girlfriend said "um.. about your hair.." to me, and I lost my nerve with continuing.

I didnt use any extra products on the under - back hair , which is the area I felt was lank during that time.

What I do now, is alternate co washing with shampoo bars and sometimes shampoo - so I've really cut back on sulphates and dont use conditioners with cones ever, at all.
I've stuck with the honey, and the vinegar rinse, as it really perks my hair up.

I use a wee bit of jojoba on the ends when it looks in need.

free skin care · Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:17 am

Another thing I tried a few days ago...olive oil, like a tablespoon mixed in with conditioner. It really made my hair soft and I didn't have trouble rinsing it out. Just don't use too much olive oil though.

free skin care · Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:35 pm

I've tried using honey, but it seemed to leave my hair looking more poufy. A little olive oil mixed into conditioner helps give extra moisture when my hair needs it and jojoba applied very sparingly to the ends help with frizz. But what seems to have made the biggest difference are the vitamins I've been taking for the past two months. They're the GNC Women's Hair, Skin & Nail Formula. Honestly, my hair hasn't looked this good/healthy since I was 12! I can't tell if they've done anything for my skin, but my nails are stronger, too!

free skin care · Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:43 pm

I found that ACV left my hair very clean but very fluffy.

free skin care · Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:45 am

cuppre wrote:

...it (Paves) doesn't make any significant difference to shininess when added to damp hair.

Try adding a bit to DRY hair to "finish" your style and see if you notice a difference (but you're probably right that you don't need the Paves for shine since you're doing the honey thing!)....

Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:45 pm

Red Devil wrote:

I learned, from another thread, that mixing a handful of honey with your shampoo or conditioner will make your hair shiny and soft. It definitely works for me!

My mother told me that a handful of baking soda will make your hair shine, too, because it's so cleansing. I haven't tested that one, though! Very Happy

I have always had problems with my hair which is thick and course. Also dry from colouring too much. Will add honey to my routine and see how it works.

Thanks Red Devil

free skin care · Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:22 am

japok wrote:

Red Devil wrote:

My mother told me that a handful of baking soda will make your hair shine, too, because it's so cleansing. I haven't tested that one, though! Very Happy

I have always had problems with my hair which is thick and course. Also dry from colouring too much. Will add honey to my routine and see how it works.

FYI - avoid the baking soda if you color-treat your hair...apparently I've posted this rant so many times that some of you have it memorized Embarassed

but it's something I feel strongly about so I can't help but share the warnings with others!

carekate wrote:

catski wrote:

Gosh. I'd have thought regularly using baking soda would have dried the hair right out.

No, it's worse! I've posted this info in several of the "glossy/shiny hair" threads, but it bears repeating:

carekate wrote:

ariesxtreme wrote:

If I really want to clarify any buildup I use a baka soda rinse about once a week.

I’ve done some research into the benefits/dangers of using baking soda on one’s face and/or hair and this is what I found out:

I found this particular statement from a forum devoted to long hair (note: it might have been “The Long Hair Community,” but at this point I no longer remember):

Baking soda's alkalinity is as high as that of haircoloring products although I realize that the amount or application method makes if more or less harsh depending on how baking soda is used.

I say, leave the baking soda for household cleaning. I apologize if I sound put off by the baking soda on hair thing, it's just that there are so many wonderful cosmetics out there, ones that smell lovely and are pleasant to use, that I have difficulty understanding how something like baking soda could appeal to anyone for use in their haircare routine.

Here is a link for the pH of BSoda (I think it's the same one I posted yesterday in the vinegar thread): http://www.kernsite.com/uwp/modules/pH/pH.htm)

The first sentence is the one that gets me: baking soda is as alkaline as hair dye?!?! What that basically means is that it is doing to dilate the hair cuticle in a similar manner as a hair color developer or perming solution. And when the hair cuticle is dilated, guess what happens to the previously deposited hair color pigment? Buh-bye –down the drain it went! Shock

I used to use baking soda + shampoo for a super-clarifying treatment before I put two and two together and realized what was going on. I have a hard enough time keeping my red color-treated hair bright and vibrant for longer than a month without helping the fade-age along....

Just something to mull over!

P.S. And don’t even get me started on the perils of using baking soda to cleanse or exfoliate one’s face!! Confused

I pay a fortune to get my carmelized highlights done every couple months so I'll stick with my ACV and honey and leave the baking soda in shampoo to braver souls than I!

free skin care · Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:29 am

My hair is waist length and straight. I've tried refined coconut oil and it works well for me. I just rub some on and leave it for an hour before washing and conditioning as normal. It's cheap and natural. However, I can't stand the smell of coconut so I don't use it often.

free skin care · Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:59 pm

marci65 wrote:

I have curly hair, shoulder length, and it tends to be dry. Best thing I did for shine and moisture was switching to conditioner-only washing. My hair needed to adjust for about 3-4 weeks, but after that I have not gone back. Also, regular deep conditioning treatments (with heat, if possible) are great when you have time.

Do you not have any problems with having an oily scalp after a while or perhaps do you find your hair/head has a dirty old hair like smell? This would be my concern. Maybe my hair/scalp is just way too oily to go with this method! Rolling Eyes

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