Comments on: Confession Time

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:08 +0000

I started doing this for my girls a while back and it has been great. I tried it on myself and it was not so great. I have very oily hair and I just turned into a big grease ball! I went back to shampoo and then two weeks or so ago I gave it another try…still pretty oily but I think I just need to get the right mixture. I cant put the vinegar on my scalp because that makes it more oily for me, I just put it on the ends…so I am going to try less baking soda to water and see how it goes.
Im so glad it works for you! I am hoping I can get the right mix!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:27:39 +0000

you are DEFINATELY more of a hippie than i would've guessed! but, no, you are not dirty!
i would've never guessed! might i try it???

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:17:45 +0000

Deb,
1) it is really not that hard to use. Especially when you keep the idea in mind that the main area you are cleaning is your scalp. I mix the baking soda with water (1-2 tbsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 c. warm water) pour it over my head with one hand while rubbing it in with the other. Same thing with the vinegar. Although, I do make a point to spread the vinegar a little more thoroughly all over my hair to tame the frizz I use the measuring cup for the baking soda and squirt bottle for the vinegar because it gives me a little more control.
2) I did miss the lather a bit at first, but not now. The baking soda does kind of suds up, but definitely not to the same extent as shampoo.
3) I am REALLY bad about getting my haircut. I’ve only had it cut twice in the last two years. But I think I would probably just wash my hair right before I go, so they don’t need to wash it. I’ve also wondered about having to start over after re-exposure to chemicals, but I’m starting to think maybe it’s not that big of a deal. I took my three year old for birthday pictures recently and covered her hair in hairspray of course, and I didn’t notice any difference after washing it. My big concern is seeing how it works with daily swim lessons this summer…vinegar vs. chlorine. We’ll see
Also, I didn’t notice a major “detoxing” phase for me or my kids, but I know a lot of people say there can be one, so you never know. Good luck if you try it!

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:55:48 +0000

Ok, it is a little weird. But I keep reading about this, and I must admit I am intrigued. Here are my questions -
First, how hard to you have to work to get the solution all over your whole head? It seems like it wouldn't slip around as easily as shampoo and would be more time consuming to make sure you're getting your whole head clean. Does that make sense?
Second, did it take a long time to get used to not having that lather? I think I would miss the bubbles…silly, I know.
Third, when you go get your hair cut, what do you tell the stylist when she wants to wash your hair? If you do use shampoo once in a while, do you have to start over detoxing your hair?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 15 May 2010 16:12:48 +0000

Ashley, you've inspired me yet again!! Ever since you told me I have been dying to try it! I finally went and bought the apple cider vinegar yesterday. I am going to try it right now. I am really hoping I love it as much as you! Your hair looks beautiful by the way!