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no 'poo woes

I have been no 'poo for 4 months, and it has been great up until now. So this is what I do:

I use a baking soda solution (1Tbsp:1c water), rub it in and rinse out with warm water and then an apple cider vinegar rinse (2 Tbsp: 1c water) and leave it in my hair. I sometimes add a few drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil to the acv rinse just so my hair can smell nice. I do this 1-2x/week.

My hair has never looked healthier and shinier, my frizz is GONE, and I almost never use any product in it now. I have very thick and curly/wavy hair, and have been loving no 'poo.

BUT this past week I have crazy dandruff and I can't figure out why. I used to have dandruff but when I switched to no 'poo it all went away. Now, it's back with a vengeance, and my scalp is sometimes itchy .

What am I doing wrong? What should I do to try to fix this? TIA!

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Re: no 'poo woes

  • you may need to check this out.

    good luck. 

     

    Source: https://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02032/healthy-hair-and-skin.html 

    3. Dandruff? Try these Remedies
    Dandruff - flakes of dry skin on the scalp - can be bothersome and possibly embarrassing. Caused by eczema or seborrhea, it is often linked to climate and genetic factors, not poor grooming habits (as many people think).

    There are simple measures you can take to treat dandruff:

    • Use a gentle, non-drying shampoo or a tar shampoo daily or every other day until the dandruff goes away, then only about twice a week.
    • To restore moisture to your skin and hair, supplement your diet with black currant oil or evening primrose oil. These provide an unusual fatty acid called GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), which promotes the healthy growth of skin and hair. Try doses of 500 mg twice a day; after six to eight weeks, when you start to see improvement, cut the dose in half.
    • Use freshly ground flaxseeds or fish oils in the form of sardines or wild Alaskan salmon. These excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids should help with flaking. Visit your dermatologist to be sure that your dandruff is not from an underlying scalp disease or skin infection.

    4. Is Gamma Linolenic Acid in Your Beauty Routine?
    Want healthy skin, hair and nails? Try taking the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA). This essential fatty acid offers a wide range of benefits, from acting as an effective anti-inflammatory agent (with none of the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs) to promoting the healthy growth of skin, hair and nails. GLA can also be used effectively for other conditions such as brittle nails and hair, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and premenstrual syndrome.

    Unfortunately, GLA is hard to come by in the diet, so supplements may be necessary. Three good, natural sources are evening primrose oil, black currant oil and borage oil. Each comes in capsule form, and vary in the amount of GLA they supply as well as in their cost.

    Do not expect immediate results when taking GLA: it takes six to eight weeks to see changes after adding GLA to the diet.

    5. Thinning Hair Help
    It is not unusual for women to experience thinning hair as they age, especially when hormonal changes caused by menopause come into play. If you are experiencing thinning hair (also known as female pattern baldness) or hair loss, keep the following in mind:

    • The effects of hair-care treatments or styling, as well as the habit of twisting or pulling your hair, can cause hair loss or thinning.
    • Certain prescription drugs (blood thinners and medications used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure) can cause hair shedding that might be mistaken for thinning.
    • Thyroid disease may be a factor. Speak with your doctor about a thyroid test; appropriate treatment often results in hair re-growth.
    • Diet may be an issue. To maintain healthy hair and help prevent further loss, make sure you're getting enough omega-3 fatty acids. Eat salmon, sardines, herring or mackerel two or three times a week, or sprinkle two tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseeds per day on cereal or salads. Supplement your diet with GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in the form of black currant oil or evening primrose oil. Take 500 mg of either twice a day for six to eight weeks to see if it helps.

    6. Trying Black Currant Oil
    Black-Currant Oil (Ribes nigrum), is oil pressed from black currant seeds. It is a natural source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that may help lessen a variety of symptoms, including those associated with:

    • Autoimmune disorders (including lupuseczema, and psoriasis)
    • Hair problems including dryness, brittleness, thinning, or splitting
    • Nail problems such as weak or brittle nails
    • Premenstrual syndrome
    • Inflammatory disorders

    Available as gel caps, look for capsules containing at least 45 mg of GLA. Avoid topical oil preparations. Adults can take 500 mg, twice per day, and children should take half this amount.

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  • I got dandruff too! I'm back to using deva curl which has fewer bad chemicals.

    I think an important part of no pooing is brushing the scalp/ hair to distribute the oils, since I have curly/ wavy hair I didn't do this. Maybe that's an issue you had as well??

    I hope you can find some answers! Id love to be motivated to try it again. :
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