What are the benefits of going shampoo-free?

There are many reasons to go shampoo-free or Nopoo that you might like. So, after a mini-hike of the above history here, I've got some critical ideas that why I'd suggest you test a hair routine, which is shampoo-free or at least low product.

• You use less water and create less waste, including plastic.
• You save effort and money by purchasing fewer products; you also get some bonus benefits like having less mess of products in your bathroom.
• By eliminating the possible irritants, you allow your hair to find its natural balance, and you can treat your hair and scalp condition.
• You can do better care for your hair in the future after learning about the natural state and condition of it. You can also adopt a conventional haircare after finding the natural health of your hair.
• Compare to a conventional routine, it contains less physical energy, and it's useful for you if you have a condition or disability that would get help from that change.

As with all well-being, beauty, and health topics, until you try it, it's not easy for you to say how working on a shampoo-free routine is going to help you. Your shampoo-free method should be implemented according to things like your hair styling preferences, skin type, lifestyle, and hair type because we all are individuals that have different bodies! And in my opinion, in just a few neat boxes, you cannot classify all hair types. The current haircare market is failing consumers by not acknowledging how much customization is needed on our hair!

By following a shampoo-free routine, my hair becomes more potent, looked healthier, shiny, and fuller. I do have days where it feels heavy and builds up at the roots, but to manage this, I'm quickly learning the techniques.

For curly hair types, shampoo-free benefits:

Curly hair has a history of incorrect care and abuse. The shampoo-free routine helps it rediscover hair texture and health which sulfate shampoos stripped away! For low-product routine for curls, I'd recommend exploring the Curly girl method for a more detailed look. This method includes some styling suggestions and extra conditioning that will be more suitable for the curls and coils.

Apple cider vinegar

What the heck did I try? Mixing 2 tablespoons of ACV into a jar of water and sloshing it over my hair. No rinsing! Why this? See above for the benefits of ACV…On top of this, Lucy from Lulastic and the Hippyshake mentioned to me that living in London, my water could be really hard (which means that it contains a lot of calcium/magnesium which is very harsh for hair). Although you can counteract this by boiling the water first, using distilled water or buying a shower filter to soften the water, none of these appealed. Lucy gave me a tip to try this acidic vinegar rinse to help neutralise the hard water.

How easy? Super easy!

How effective? Very. My hair felt in really good condition afterwards with no vinegar smell either (it smells when wet, not when dry).

So that’s my round up of the either methods I’ve tried to date -it’s been an amazing journey with highs and lows (#coconutoilgate was not easy!) and I’ll definitely keep trying other recipes. For now my current routine is a once weekly wash and I alternate between using a soapbut shampoo bar and the vinegar rinse. To be honest, I think I’m slightly in transition phase (where your hair recalibrates and can feel greasy / waxy and is very typical for around the 2 months stage, which is where I’m at) but it’s totally under control. Most importantly, my hair feels good, it’s got very long very quickly and it’s also a lot more wavy which I like. I’ve saved a bunch of time and money, and I LOVE experimenting with GOOD ingredients and saying goodbye to those weird words you have no clue what they mean found on the back (and in!) traditional shampoos and conditioners.

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