Shampoo Substitute?

[Salad]

Hi guys.

Anyone know an alternative to shampoo?

Not just cause I'm tight, but I don't really like it..leaves my scalp itchy and cheap ones seen to be worse.

[vanoonoo]

have you tried the shampoo bars from lush?

[moggins]

I was just about to suggest the same thing :D

The Reincarnate bar is fantastic, it lasts forever so it works out very cheaply and is great for sorting out itchy scalps.

[Lillibet]

Don't go eek! at this but........my husband doesn't use any shampoo at all! He just rinses his hair in water & I swear he has the softest, freshest smelling hair with no sign of dandruff or an itchy scalp! I think this would only work on short hair & if you don't use styling products as longer hair tends to get handled much more & so produces much more grease & styling products will build up & require chemicals to shift them. It's not something I would do as it wouldn't suit me but having seen the results my shampoo-free husband has acheived over the last 4 years I would recommend it.

[Salad]

Hmm...maybe I will. I am a man, so can keep it short for a bit.

[Judi]

You could try using Soapwort (http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/soapwort.htm)

[humbug]

This sounds a bit yucky but it does work very well - cleans your hair and leaves it soft and shiny. Mix half an avocado with a little olive oil to form a paste and apply to your hair. Rinse VERY WELL with warm water (otherwise it starts to get a bit whiffy) :-)

[Caterina]

You could try using Soapwort (http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/soapwort.htm)

Judi please tell me more, I have been considering this option but never met anyone who has actually used it. Thanks!

Caterina

[Judi]

To make shampoo made from the soapwort root:


1 tbsp crushed soapwort root

3 pints water



Place the soapwort into a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 5 mins. Remove from heat and use to cool. Strain. Transfer to a sterilised bottle

To use wet hair then rub in several cupped handfuls (you need to use much much more than normal shampoo) and rinse.

Unfortunately, i am a mine of information. The recipe was sent to me via pm on another website but i never got round to making it.:o

[Caterina]

Thanks the next time I pop into Neils Yard I shall ask if they sell soapwort and will try it and let you know!

Caterina

[lincolnscot]

I saw some daytime TV prog about a woman who stopped washing her long hair, after 6 weeks it had sorted itself out and was in great condition. I did this for about 6 years and all was great, no skin problems and shiny coat, I mean hair.

Anyhow the problem was that I smelt natural or as my wife said like a dog, smell a dogs coat, youll get the idea. Now washing again and problems have started again This thread has given me the impetus to try the dog smell again.

[Toonie]

Maybe you should try a natural shampoo as it could be the chemicals in normal shampoos you have a problem with. I tend to use "I Am Natural" shampoos and find they clean my hair so well that I only use it once a week. http://www.iamnatural.co.uk/

[hayley11]

My uncle hasn't washed his hair for about 15 years, but whether it's just because he's quite a dirty person I don't know but it's all clumped together and is not nice at all, he has quite long hair and it really smells :eek:

p.s. on a more helpful note, when I was younger and had nits, I used to use washing up liquid :rotfl:Did the trick ;)

[hennagirl]

Check out this site :
http://www.akamuti.co.uk/products/new/aritha-(soapnut-powder)-100g/

I remember my mum saying that boiling the nut in water and then rinsing hair with it was good for dandruff. Will be trying this soapnut myself soon. If you have Indian grocery stores near you, try asking if they have aritha - it should be cheaper.