Tech Nazi Says: No 'Poo' For You

JJ's No 'Poo Challenge:

No Poo Lifestyle

• No Poo Primer                                                                       
• No Poo Methodology & Tips
• No Poo Advocates & Info
• Humorous Brit No Poo Commentary
• No Poo Testimonial from a Former Skeptic
• LJ No Poo Community
• Alternate No Poo Method
• "Upscale" No Poo
• More "Upscale" No Poo
• More Tips at Pioneer Thinking

There are many reasons one could cite to go without using detergent or shampoo on your hair, and I could ascribe to most of them. I have very thick, dry, coarse, processed (bleach), wavy hair and have used every product known to man (and then some) to keep it in good condition. I have found a couple things I like, but they are costly.

I am learning (too soon old, too late smart) as the years pass the importance of simplifying my life and my routines, rather than adding more clutter, expense and time wasters. I am ready once again to take the "No Shampoo Challenge" and use only baking soda and apple cider vinegar rinse once again. I have tried [cheap] conditioner only no 'poo but I didn't like it all that well. I have not used WEN by Chaz Dean which I've heard wonderful things about. As much as it seems to work for most who use it, making their hair far more shiny and sleek, it still is expensive and this is about saving money, using natural products with multiple uses and streamlining lifestyle.

Even though I will be trying the baking soda and apple cider vinegar methods outlined above, I will still use my stinky, funky, cigarette and hippie monkey love Ojon hair treatment once a week (which you supposedly don't have to do, but the South American Indians do the "No Poo" gig along with Ojon nut oil treatments, so hey, it can't hurt, right?), which really helps but, let me tell you, the smell, even for me, someone who likes earthy smells, is rank. I think this is a streamlined, inexpensive alternative that hopefully will combat the summer effects of my sun and water worship, as I am in a pool or in the ocean pretty much daily as of Memorial Day. Even though I cover my head with a hat, my hair, is still exposed to sun, chlorine and salt while I swim or relax in the water, and let's face it, I don't wear a hat every waking moment. FYI, I am NOT wearing a bathing cap, so don't even go there. Sorry!

So I will let you know how Java Jane's No 'Poo Challenge/Experiment works out. I dare you to take the challenge, if you are so bold, too. If you have tried any of the above outlined no poo methods, water only, baking soda and apple cider vinegar rinses or conditioner only, I'd love to hear your comments or email feedback. Even if you think no shampoo is absolute insanity, those comments are welcome too.

Simplicity As A Lifestyle [voluntary simplicity] I'm moving towards this and in some ways hope the tips here help you simplify, streamline and organize to live better and gtd (get things done) in less time so you can live more richly and spend more time doing what you enjoy!