Shampoo Substitute?

Salad_2 · 7 March 2005 at 5:00PM

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 · 7 March 2005 at 5:02PM

have you tried the shampoo bars from lush?

moggins · 7 March 2005 at 5:04PM

I was just about to suggest the same thing

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

Lillibet_2 · 7 March 2005 at 5:05PM

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_2 · 7 March 2005 at 5:25PM

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

System · 7 March 2005 at 5:30PM

You could try using Soapwort

humbug_4 · 7 March 2005 at 5:36PM

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 · 7 March 2005 at 5:40PM

Judi wrote:

You could try using Soapwort

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

Caterina

System · 7 March 2005 at 5:54PM

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 · 7 March 2005 at 6:24PM

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 · 7 November 2007 at 10:02PM

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.

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