30 Day Challenge: Going No ‘Poo

Initial Thoughts

I had read that your hair may go through an oily phase while transitioning to a no ‘poo hair routine. I am definitely experiencing this. Luckily, I have to wear a head covering at work, so most of my days I don’t have to worry about the greasies. I can see how this stage of the game could affect a womans thoughts about continuing with the routine. I have also read, though, that you should stick it out! I’m only on Day 3, so I have yet to see how long this greasy phase actually lasts. I can already tell that the texture of my hair is a little different. After my hair dried from traditional washing and conditioning before, it always ended up flat and kinda straight. Now, I have noticed that it has a little more texture and bounce. I have waves that I didn’t have before, which I love.

I started this routine on May 1st and I would love for you to join me on this 30 Day No ‘Poo Challenge! Every Wednesday this month I will be giving updates, tips, and my general thoughts and feelings on going no ‘poo. It would be great if you could join in and give your own feedback, tips, tricks, and thoughts on this method. Have you gone no ‘poo before? What did you like and/or not like about the process? I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings as this 30 day challenge begins!

[Shampoo bottle image by alles banane via Flickr Creative Commons, Baking soda image by clkohan via Flickr Creative Commons, Apple cider vinegar image by KooshKing via Flickr Creative Commons]

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About Maria

Hey there! I'm Maria Raffaelle and I currently live in Chicago, IL. I have a passion for all things eco-friendly in makeup, skincare, haircare, and fashion. The crafter in me loves to put a DIY twist on beauty too! One of my goals is to help women realize that they are all beautiful; no matter their size, shape, or skin. Let's celebrate the beauty in each of us, together!

Comments

  1. Love this!! I’ve been no poo for some time now and love it. If you need any tips, don’t hesitate to hit me up!

  2. Sam says:

    Wow! You are an inspiration, I will definitely give no ‘poo some consideration. Recently I tried the clay application for hair, basically a clay mask for hair to draw out toxins and dirt. I loved how soft and clean it left my hair, but probably best weekly or monthly.

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  1. [...] Going no ‘poo is easy, safe, and better for the environment. On the personal side, my hair has never had such great texture! It could never hold a curl or style before and now I have waves for days. The greasy feeling didn’t last very long and now I find that I don’t have to wash my hair as often as I did before. Again, going no ‘poo is a personal choice. It was hard for me to make the switch because I was genuinely concerned about how it would affect the look and feel of my hair. I have found that I’m not alone when it comes to feeling very protective of sorts over your hair. As a woman, it’s something that is a strong personal identifier. I’m really glad that I made the switch though! I was also someone who was always a little bit skeptical that completely natural beauty routine products would be just as effective as their bottled counterparts. I can now, safely say, that the all natural methods are just as effective if not better! [...]