Aylana Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Definately give the baking soda a try Ginette. It would be such a shame for you to give up now. Let us know how it goes! Glad to see you back Sheila, thanks for posting about the baking soda! Its nice to know that something out there can give the "oatmeal" experience without the appearance of severe dandruff afterwards! I think we are all doing great, even those who have given in and washed have learnt something important about their hair and will probably treat it better in the future. We all rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Well said, Aylana! Don't worry, I might need support to get through this greasy stage, but I won't give up (I don't think!). I'm going to see it through the full 3 months and then decide if I like the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Well done Ginnette!! And how is the vegan diet going (you really dont do things by half do you ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I clearly should have done the hippy thing in the 60s, but I was far too young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 But, have you used the baking soda? I logged on this morning just to find out! My hair looks better than it has done all my life, no grease, lovely shine & colour. I'm offline for a couple of days now, but this'll be the 2nd thread I check when I return! I nearly stopped due to it being so yuk this week..I think I've reached the turning point now (just hope it's long term not temporary!) Good luck all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 oohh! Now there's a thing! If this is Sheila's second thread she'll check, which do you think will be her first? I'm intrigued! Have a good few days Sheila. We'll miss all the tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 It'll be whether Lesley and Carl have managed to move onto their farm! No soda yet, but will give it a try later on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spott Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 ok, i just had to share this.... for the first time since i started this, i got complemented on my hair... by my accupuncturist she said i must be feeling better cos my hair looks so much better, she didn't know about the no shampoo thing!!! yeah. bicarb of soda is the thing to use. i don't use is more than once a week, to really perk me up. bicarb is one ingredient in baking powder, but there are other things in it as well, like flour, so whereas it appearantly worked i think you would have to do a lot more rinsing. but bicarb works a treat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Congratulations! You must feel really good about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I've just done the bicarbonate of soda. I had lots of very loud squeaks in the shower. Hair feels soft and clean and I was surprised that it appears to have dried for an hour already (and I only got out 5 mins ago). I will report back later when it's dry, but after Spott's story I am very hopeful of wonderful things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 This thread is so inspiring, well done all of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 But, have you used the baking soda? I logged on this morning just to find out!My hair looks better than it has done all my life, no grease, lovely shine & colour. I'm offline for a couple of days now, but this'll be the 2nd thread I check when I return! Sorry, I haven't posted back about my fabulous hair! I used bicarbonate of soda (1tbsp in 1 cup of warm water). It didn't seem to be a paste, but I just poured it on, massaged the top a bit, and rinsed it off. Once it was dry it was so clean and excessively shiny. I am thrilled with it! That was Thursday morning and now on Friday evening, it is still very shiny and clean. It felt a bit dry at first but now it feels much softer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Such good news Ginette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 It's just astoundingly brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 How many days is that now Ginette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 It's just astoundingly brilliant! It certainly is! I'm glad the baking soda worked so well for you too, Ginette. Also, for Spott, it's such a good idea. Mine hair's still the best ever in my life 2 days after using it. I will be 5 weeks on Sunday, Ginette too I think. I'm never going to use shampoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Does the baking soda really make that much difference? I caved in after being so optimistic at the start as I felt so dirty and greasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Yes! It's amazing. I didn't realise about it until this week...needn't have looked so scraggy for a month! How about having another go? But, don't overdo the bicarb...just the amount stated, and I only poured over the worst bits, top & back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylana Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 ooo, sounds encouraging. I think i will pick some up today and give it a go as my hair has not been overly grand the past couple of days. I'm on day 17 though and still not tempted to use shampoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 (edited) How many days is that now Ginette I'm on Day 35 (5 weeks). I realised today that I don't even think about shampoo and conditioner any more. I have forgotten they exist! Only my two teenage daughters use them now. The other 4 of us won't have to pack anything if we go away! Sheila said: Well, except some vinegar, oatmeal & bicarb! Edited April 17, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Well done Aylana. It would seem that the fifth week (28 days+) is another greasy patch, like the second week. That would be a good time try the bicarb. You can't do it too often, so make sure it's the right time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 How many days is that now Ginette The other 4 of us won't have to pack anything! Well, except some vinegar, oatmeal & bicarb! This isn't all of my posting and I didn't put on the bit about vinegar, oatmeal and bicarb. I suspect someone has edited my post by mistake, thinking they were quoting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 oops, yes, Ginette, somebody did do exactly that, sorry! I went to quote you but must have pressed edit, and didn't even notice what I'd done. Apologies, I'm really dopey today, so I don't even know what to do about it in case I do something terrible. Except say, sorry I lost your post & then made up a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Is it because of your very late night last night, Sheila?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Was it the whisky in the tea Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
