Comments on: MMM7 Round-Up: Going No-Poo

By: Simply Homemade: Broth Powder and Face Wash | These Light Footsteps

Simply Homemade: Broth Powder and Face Wash | These Light Footsteps — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:31 +0000

[...] soda or a shampoo bar with an apple cider vinegar rinse for my hair — commonly referred to as “no-poo” in the blogging community — and plain ol’ soap on my body.) Don’t believe the [...]

By: Erica Englert

Erica Englert — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:55:00 +0000

yes I’ve been dooin the no-pooin for about 2 years now and my hair is the opposite of what it was before hand! my hair was thinning and dry- you could see my scalp when my hair was wet. and ever since i changed my regime- long, thick, hydrated hair. I also stopped drinking alcohol and going out late. which i think contributed very much!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:09:12 +0000

@ Jayna – Thank you deary, that’s awesome to hear and helps keep me motivated. =)

By: Jayna

Jayna — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00:44 +0000

Hi Sayward,

I was reading this post because of the no shampoo content (I’m in the second week of using BS (a solution of 1T in 1C water) and ACV (diluted using the same ratio)–I really like how it’s going, so far!), but I’m commenting to thank you for your comment shedding light on the honey confusion. Or more specifically the vegan/ethical confusion.
I’m a new reader here, and I haven’t yet looked around to see if any of your posts feature similar discussion, but I do appreciate both that you took the time to give an explanation and the way you presented the explanation of the position.

By: Vivienne Grainger

Vivienne Grainger — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:35:03 +0000

I am new to no-poo, about two weeks in, but I can’t imagine ever going poo-ward again. Baking soda is simply wonderful, not just for shampoo but to clean your whole exterior (not recommended for teeth, due to its high abrasion, and I can’t really say how it would work as a douche, since being post-menopausal I don’t do that, and vinegar seems to have that market cornered). I don’t even need to use vinegar more often than once weekly, and my hair is shoulder-length (and growing).
What really surprised me, though, was how well it works on my oily skin, which I’ve had to wash at noon and night for as long as I can remember. No more; once a day does it. Awesome.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:10:44 +0000

@ Sara – You may want to consider getting a special shower head to soften your water. Also, more vinegar! It’s a great conditioner. =)

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:33:53 +0000

I had a question, I before was doing the “No Poo” and using baking soda. However when I moved into a new apartment it had hard water and my hair was not a fan, when I had soft water my hair loved the “No Poo” Shampoo.

Any idea on what I can change for hardwater? I would really like to get back into it.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:31:09 +0000

@ Happy Green Mama – Hello! I would totally try no-poo on a toddler. Sometimes bs can be hard on sensitive skin, so watch out for that but otherwise I say go for it! Better than any store bought chemical stuff . . .

I’ve bleached, dyed, and everything in between while no-poo. Never an issue for me – I think you’re hair will react the way it always did. Luck!

By: Happy Green Mama

Happy Green Mama — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:52:41 +0000

I’ve been poo-free for a while now and I love it, but have two questions:
1. can I wash my two year old’s hair with soda?
2. how would my hair react to highlights now?

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:06:28 +0000

Ok thanks! I’ll start experimenting with them. I’ve had a wonderful experience using it with the laundry and dish washing, but I’ve got to practice some more to figure out the shampoo and soap. :)