Shampoo Bars

[Karen Shattuck]

Favorite ones to buy or Favorite Recipe?

I need something the is not too smelly,  even with natural stuff I am sensitive to strong smells.  

Thanks for Sharing!!

I am currently using ACV as a rinse with alternating between a bar of soap I made (but am not happy with the recipe) or Baby Castile Soap.  They are both unscented.   But I am not thrilled with the results.   My hands feel funny after with both and my scalp is very dry. 

I have had a lot of trouble getting coconut oil into my scalp with out having the greasiest hair for weeks b/c of it.   So I wont be trying that anymore. 

I also am working on Dry Skin with Diet and herbs slowly,  One of the reasons I left Poo is becuase it was making my skin worse but what I am doing now is making my scalp worse....  

[Tara Everheart]

Have you tried doing the baking soda for "wash" and ACV for "rinse"?  I do 1 tsp (short hair) and have recently just done water washes daily (because of the short hair bed head mostly) and been able to stretch the baking soda/ACV to every 4 days.  

[Pam (PJ) Suver]

I have very dry hair also.  Also have very short hair, so need to do daily rinses for my "bed head".  :-(  

Please correct me if I am wrong, but am figuring that ACV stands for Apple Cider Vinegar?  Will not try this until I hear for sure.  Thank You.

 

[Karen Shattuck]

Yes, ACV  is apple cider vinegar.

My hair is ok  but my scalp is very dry. 

[Karen Shattuck]

I have read that the Baking Soda can make hair brittle.  I have very fine hair and am nervous about it being to harsh.    

Also have heard bad about it in general  so just haven't gone there yet.  

I don't wash hair daily,  I try to go every other just b/c I can't shower that often b/c it washes to many good oils off my skin.   

Tara Everheart said:

Have you tried doing the baking soda for "wash" and ACV for "rinse"?  I do 1 tsp (short hair) and have recently just done water washes daily (because of the short hair bed head mostly) and been able to stretch the baking soda/ACV to every 4 days.  

[Tara Everheart]

Hmmm, haven't heard that about baking soda.  What other bad things have you heard?  I use it in a lot of stuff - for toothpaste, deodorant, in my hair, so I'm curious if you don't mind me asking.

I haven't had any drying out issues, but only use 1 tsp every 3-4 days.  Sorry I don't have any help for the shampoo bar part.

[Anna]

I buy shampoos bars from this family.  

http://www.perryhillfarm.com/

http://www.perryhillfarm.com/onlinestore.html

She's someone I know IRL.  She makes great soaps and she could do it without fragrance.  You can just custom order what you want.  We love the Nettles Shampoo Bar.

I like supporting a small farm and family.  

~Anna

[Gilla Weiss]

I would also be interested in hearing  what the problem is with baking soda. I don't use it on my hair, but I use it for teeth ( whole family does) and as a facewash and I love the way it makes my skin feel .My 2 older dd's ( 23 & 19) also use it as face wash and love it.  I would also like to hear ideas for natural shampoo. I do use dr. bonners bar soap for younger kids but they are boys with very short hair so it works.

[LisaRose Barnes]

I've been "no poo" with my hair for about two years. The important thing is to keep your scalp moist. If the baking soda and/or ACV are drying it out, you might try double-checking what your ratio is of each, dissolved in water before applying to the head.

Here's a link for a way to make your own shampoo, that I really like.

http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/how-to-make-shampoo

I have found that olive oil, coconut oil and tea tree oil (diluted) is about all I need for skin care.  I keep a bottle of olive oil (poured into a bottle like stylists use when coloring hair) in the shower. After showering, I turn the water off and cover myself in olive oil before toweling dry. It really keeps my skin soft.

[Gitte Psrk]

A few weeks ago I read that someone has been using honey and another ingredient for shampoo. Can't find it at this moment but am looking for it.

Help, please!

Thanks, Gitte