How to go 'No Poo' (Baking Soda as Shampoo)

I've been doing 'No Poo' for quite some time now, perhaps over a year now. 'No Poo' simply means not using anything with 'chemicals' on your hair.

I started my 'no poo' regimen when I noticed that I couldn't find a shampoo that 'fits' me. And by 'fit' I mean a shampoo that doesn't cause my scalp to itch. I've tried all brands of anti-dandruff shampoo hoping the itch would go away but no matter how good they claim their 'anti-dandruff' to be, I experienced the same -- my head still itches and the itching worsens as I prolong using a (commercial) shampoo. 

Until I came across the 'No Poo Movement' and tried it. I stock on baking soda anyway because I always bake cookies for my kids so I thought why not give it a try. I did and it worked wonder! My scalp didn't itch anymore and I've been a convert ever since. 

I must admit that using 'no poo' feels like your hair is dry and tough as you wash your hair but I assure you that the natural softness of your hair will 'come back' after continued use. I also use cider vinegar as my 'conditioner once a week. Read about it from my previous post here.

So how do you go 'No Poo'? Simple. 

BAKING SODA AS SHAMPOO

You will need:

• Water dipper / tabo
• Baking Soda (the ones bought in the supermarket pictured above costs around P32 for 500g)

How to do it:

• Put about half cup of water in a water dipper (I find warm water works better) and about half a handful of baking soda. 
• Mix it a bit and pour it on your hair
• Massage it on your scalp and leave it there for about 5 minutes 
• Rinse

It's that simple!

I don't wash my hair everyday as I feel I don't need to. I know you'd tell me you're out everyday commuting in the polluted Manila but I don't see the need to wash my hair everyday. An itchy scalp brought about by dust or dirt is my cue to wash my hair again but I guess just out of habit, I only wash my hair every other day using baking soda and warm water solution. While I wash my hair with cider vinegar, my conditioner, once week.

Somebody told me that washing your hair everyday with baking soda is not good for your hair as it has high PH level (acidic on hair & scalp). Though I haven't tried washing my hair everyday with baking soda and I have no plans of washing my hair everyday anyway under ordinary circumstances, I suggest don't do it daily too.

I've had had friends who became converts of 'no poo' so I suggest you try it out. I swear, you'll notice a big difference in your hair which will become smoother and softer ! Itchy scalp? That solves the problem too.

Go 'no poo' today. And let me know your experience