Reversing shampoo

Philippa36

halloweenqueen wrote:

I've stated using lush shampoo bars and I wouldn't go back to 'normal' shampoo now, it smells gorgeous and I've had lovely soft, shiny hair since, i'm also doing my bit by not having the packaging to bin or recycle.

I agree I use the Lush shampoos too ~ all the Lush products are gorgeous and a real treat. :T

SallyinWales

I've got ultra sry hair and scalp and try really hard not to wash my hair more than once a week. I go through phases of using home made soap and a vinegar rinse, and on the whole its fine. I do find it a little heavy on my hair sometimes, but DH has much more 'normal' hair and finds it works great for him. Both of us have very long thick hair.

I have to admit I do like the way modern conditioner leaves my hair, but I can certainly go without it if needs be. I often just swish my hair in water to make the scalp feel less dry rather than washing. Might be worth trying in between washes if you want to cut down on shampoo but aren't quite ready to switch to soap and vinegar yet.

suzy_g

hi what are lush bars???

goldentouch

I love Aveda shampure. I don't think it contains petrochemicals. Very expensive though and I can never find a bargain.

BWZN93

suzy_g wrote:

hi what are lush bars???

Lush sell bars of shampoo as opposed to liquid stuff, all made with natural ingredients - and smell, well, lush!

I personally use regular shampoo and conditioner and there is no way I would change, my hair is highlighted and very fine and I wouldnt risk anything except my regular products!

Jo xx

HOLsale

wishingonastar wrote:

i swear by sprinkling talc on my hair and coming it through to remove greasyness. only shampoo it after swimming to remove the chlorine. rest of the time its natural, clean shiny and much stronger than it ever used to be.

you can use flour as well, i have dark hair so i use brown flour as it's less noticeable, i find that talc or white flour makes me look like i'm going prematurly grey even if i comb a lot

i only use it when i don't have time to wash but i may have to stop washing for a bit to see i do know that i can go for a week before my hair gets really nasty and rarely wash it more than every 4th day or it dries out

wishingonastar_3

i'm lucky that talc works for me being a natural blonde. i never suffer with a dry or itchy scalp, I used to with shampoo's though as i suffer from eczema, and I could never find one that didn't irritate me mildly at least.

halloweenqueen_2

There is a website for lush, www.lush.com then you pick the union flag!
They do shampoo jellies which you can also use on your hair. the lush bars are little round things like soap - if you buy two buys you get a little free tin to keep them in. You just lather them up in your hand and put on your head, the first time i used one i was thinking that there wouldn't be many bubbles so put on loads - i couldn't be seen under the bubbles that were produced!!!
The soaps there are great as well, i like the fact they are all made from natural ingredients, so if you are trying to get away from preservatives and things they're great.

leonie_2

SallyinWales wrote:

I've got ultra sry hair and scalp and try really hard not to wash my hair more than once a week. I go through phases of using home made soap and a vinegar rinse, and on the whole its fine. I do find it a little heavy on my hair sometimes, but DH has much more 'normal' hair and finds it works great for him. Both of us have very long thick hair.

I have to admit I do like the way modern conditioner leaves my hair, but I can certainly go without it if needs be. I often just swish my hair in water to make the scalp feel less dry rather than washing. Might be worth trying in between washes if you want to cut down on shampoo but aren't quite ready to switch to soap and vinegar yet.

Sally as a fellow soapmaker, I sometimes struggle with the soap and vinegar thing, but have you tried a few grains of citric acid instead? You only need the tiniest amount to leave your hair feeling great and get rid of that heaviness caused by soap.

And the people using Lush, please be aware that they do infact use SLS and other ingredients in their shampoo bars. Infact they use SLS in a lot of their soaps as well so they are actually a world away from homemade cold process soaps.

System

And the people using Lush, please be aware that they do infact use SLS and other ingredients in their shampoo bars. Infact they use SLS in a lot of their soaps as well so they are actually a world away from homemade cold process soaps.

.... and i think i read on the Lush website forum, that the hair soaps are great, but they do strip your hair of colour. Which is fine on natural hair, but not so fine of you use a semi perminent colour on your hair.