20 Weeks No-Poo: Switched Methods! NO NO to Baking Soda!

[@goldweaver1]

I wash my hair with flour by dissolving about 2 tbls in warm water and massage it into my scalp and then finish it off with a vinegar wash. The flour absorbs oil, so it really helps with the smell.

[@liammolly8893]

Do you use regular flour or rye flour?

[@k-ei9oj]

Liam Molly rye

[@kristinawatson3100]

Did you mix some tea tree oil in it?

[@SassyMakeup12]

Hey I have really bad dandruff too and Baking soda & Vinegar did not do it for me either. I went to mexico and used this local organic Aloe Vera Shampoo that cut my dandruff by 50 percent. I told my aunt from the USA and told her I was gonna buy one before I left. She told me she had the same problem...What she did was buy any Organic Shampoo from the store. The healthiest you can find (your preference) And then get a leaf of aloe vera, scoop out the gel and blend it in a blender and then mix in half of the shampoo & the aloe vera. I did this and am now dandruff free and itch free!

[@sarahhtran]

that sounds amazing! maybe ill try that mixed in with my honey wash sometime!

[@aliciakristina3297]

Maybe your dandruff is caused by something going on inside your body instead of what you are doing on the outside. I had scalp problems for years and it turns out it was a wheat/gluten allergy. After two months of cutting it out of my diet my scalp was clear. Just a thought!

[@sarahhtran]

How did you find out it was because of wheat? did you go to a dermatologist? Thanks :)

[@aliciakristina3297]

***** I originally went to a dermatologist and was told that it was genetic and I would have it for the rest of my life, but that it could be controlled with really expensive medicated shampoo. I wasn't really willing to accept that answer so I ended up doing my own research online and in nutrition books. There's a really great book called Prescription for Nutritional Healing which first mentioned that it could be wheat or dairy.

[@sarahhtran]

***** awesome! Thanks for sharing! :) I will definitely keep that in mind xx

[@Nolasusan1]

@@aliciakristina3297 Good for you that you didn't accept the "Doctor's" recommendation. They are really clueless.

[@MG-uz5mr]

Agreed. I'm hypersensitive/allergic to a lot of chemical additives and when I cut out the food additives in particular, my skin glows/is acne-free and my dandruff is eliminated (and a whole range of other alleviated symptoms). Within days of consuming food additives like preservatives, I start breaking out, dandruff appears and hair and skin dry out. I used to think it was a gluten sensitivity but it turns out a lot of things that has gluten in it like bread, also contains preservatives. I reacted just as poorly to bread as I did to hot chips from a takeaway shop. The common denominator between all the foods I react to is the additives.

[@metalmaiden2898]

I've been doing no poo for 10 weeks now. I've never honestly been happier with my hair. I had the 'crunchy' phase, and used argan oil and then used corn starch throughout that period. As for the dandruff period, I had to grin and bear it. I used a knit comb to comb out as much as I could as it seemed to REALLY stick to my hair. I have dyed my hair for years (dyed back to natural 1 week before no poo) and I was told by my hairdresser I would have to cut it all off to save my length. Now she's in absolute shock at the fact my hair is very close to feeling natural. I don't use any vinegar or baking sodas either! Rinse with warm water. Finish with cold, and condition my ends when I feel they need it!

[@sarahhtran]

Metal Maiden That's amazing! I'm glad the no-poo method is working well for you! :) Thank you for sharing that! xx I am currently on the honey method alternating with natural shampoo bars following up with apple cider vinegar rinse.

[@starflare93]

Hi, I just discovered your channel and your no-poo journey and I just wanted to leave a few thoughts: 1. Even though baking soda has a fairly basic (alkaline) pH, the idea is that you return the pH back to 4 with the rinse. Even if there was still baking soda left in your hair after shampooing, your acid wash (the vinegar) will first neutralize excess baking soda (pH 7), and then the rest of the acid will leave the scalp at pH 4. Or at least that's the theory. 2. Baking soda is harsh on it's own. However, the healing properties of apple cider vinegar are supposed to counteract/make up for that. 3. I highly suggest you look into natural soap. I just completed a year of organic chemistry and did a project on natural soap. Technically speaking, store bought soaps are not actually, by definition, soap. They are actually detergents (water-soluble substance) and thus are called "beauty bars" or "body bars". Real soap is a "salt" made by reacting oils/fats + strong base (pH 13-14, usually sodium hydroxide, aka lye). Tbh, soap is an entirely new beast on it's own. Long story short: unlike beauty bars (detergent), REAL soap is very very gentle, super moisterizing, and is far greater than baking soda or raw honey. The reason being is that it is often a combination of oils and fats, which are moisterizing on their own, and produce a lather that does not strip your hair (ie baking soda) and is not sticky. You can make your own VERY easily (lemme know if you'd like more info) or you can buy them. They are a bit more expensive but cheap if you make it on your own. It's about maybe $4/5 for a cheap "shampoo bar" which is what they're called (the only diff between real soap and a shampoo bar is that shampoo bars have more lather, same concept tho). I believe the "Dr. Bronner's" brand is good and i've seen it at cvs. Whole foods definitely has natural soaps. If you wanna go luxury, Lush has them as well but I'm sure they're going to be about $8-10 per bar. I have links/blogs if you'd like more info. P.S. I made my own soap for my project and have been "no poo" and no store-bought soap for about 3 months now. No dandruff, silky smooth hair, hair is happy (evident from minimal sebum production). Organic chemistry student.

[@sarahhtran]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :) I will just have to give it a try sometime. Because it is a real soap is there any transition phase to this method at all? After reading this I actually scrapped the apple cider vinegar out of my routine to just try the honey on it's own and my scalp has seen noticeable changes!

[@starflare93]

There is a transition phase. However, since you've been no-poo for over 20weeks now, you should be good to go (no weird transition). Making soap is fun but the startup costs (buying a digital scale, crockpot, materials) can be annoying as well as finding the time. If you are interested in diy soap, check out this blog: www.humblebeeandme.com/my-all-in-one-soap-recipe/ . She is awesome and you can gather a lot of information (note: she uses the "cold process method", which means soap takes anywhere from 3-6 weeks to set. I would recommend googling "hot process method" since it's significantly faster. Only difference between the two methods is time and final product appearance). I can't remember if I mentioned this earlier but "Chagrin Valley" is a legit company/website for legit soap. It's about $8 for a standard bar size but I believe they also sell smaller sizes. They use cold process method and use the good stuff. As a tip, if you decide to buy a shampoo bar but aren't sure if it's "real" soap, just ask if it's made cold process/hot process and if they use lye (which they should). And after using the bar in the shower, it's a good idea to let it dry on a rack so that the bar doesn't degrade in a puddle of shower water. Also, I will need to try this honey method you are doing... sounds really interesting. For a period of time I was using only natural soap because acv rinse seemed to make my hair greasy. However, more research found that simply diluting the mixture worked awesome (1cup water, 1tbsp vinegar, 2-3drops of essential oil if you wanna be fancy) and with a lot less grease. My hair type is asian, maybe a medium thickness, and long and I can go about 4-5 days before I get tired of smelling my hair. As a side note, I'm curious as to how you make your hair smell good between washes. I mean, we're past the point of the gross greasy hair. Now, even though my hair doesn't look like it needs a wash, it sure smells like it does. I've been using baby powder as my dry shampoo... but I just recently discovered Batiste Dry Shampoo at Ulta (also sold at Urban Outfitters) and man, it smells SO GOOD. I read the ingredients and it's just rice flour, some alcohol as the solvent, and some awesome-smelling perfume. At about 9 bucks for a small can though? I'm not sure. I'm a poor college student lol. I mean, the main ingredient that we are trying to avoid from department stores are silicone materials (it will be listed in the ingredients as "Dimethicone Cetyl Dimethicone Cetearyl Methicone Dimethiconol Stearyl Dimethicone") which as I believe you already know causes buildup in your roots, weighs down your hair, and turns you into a grease-ball.

[@Vanski5149]

starflare93 damn....you gave us the goods lol thanks for all that info

[@mariepetite5329]

Can I buy the Dr. Bronner's brand for my hair?

[@zozoj]

Hello starflare93, trays good info, can please give the recipe for shampoo you use, thanks! I'm trying be gentle on my hair and avoid detergent shampoos..

[@tosquote8401]

Try using soap nut. It is the same pH as hair and works exactly as shampoo. It leaves your hair soft and shiny. There are lots of videos on KZbin about it. Check it out! Maybe it'll work for you.

[@luzvigerminal558]

Yes you need vinegar rinse and much better if you use a raw apple cider vinegar. Cider vinegar makes your hair soft and shiny.

[@SassyMakeup12]

Best part of all is that it still feels like shampoo! And the Aloe vera is also supposed to be good for hair growth. And just in case I did not explain correctly, I mean Cut HALF of the leaf, and scoop out the gel from half the leaf, and then mix if in with half of the shampoo (or a little under half).

[@SeanDavid9]

A great way to help get rid of dandruff and nourish your hair is massaging 1-2tsp's of jojoba (very close to our body's own natural oil) or coconut oil in conjunction with 2 drops of tea tree oil onto the scalp. Try this method 1-2 times a week and you should notice an improvement. You may also want to try rinsing your hair at a cooler temperature. Hot water strips your hair of it's natural oils and can lead to a dry scalp.

[@sarahhtran]

I will have to try that! Thanks so much! Not sure if you have seen my updated videos since this is kind of old but I am currently alternating between shampoo bars and the honey method!

[@SammieePaige]

I can personally vouch for the oil method. I had horrible dandruff for years, so I cut back on shampoo to once every 2 weeks and started massaging oil into my scalp twice a week. The results were great, I think over use of harsh shampoos were drying out my scalp. Now i'm looking to cut out shampoo all together, therefor the watching of this video.

[@TheMissiongurl]

Samantha Paige Do you just leave the oil in, or do you rinse it out after you massage it?

[@SammieePaige]

TheMissiongurl I put it in right before I go to bed, leave it in while I sleep then shower it off in the morning. But I've read blogs and watched youtube videos of people leaving their various oils in for only an hour before washing them off and still getting great results. I will say that when you sleep with it in it tends to spread to the rest of your hair. So if you’re pedantic about keeping the oil off your hair and to your scalp only, then sleeping with it in is not the best idea. Also some oils are harder to wash out then others. Personally I like sleeping with it in, but it all depends on your personal comfort and preferences.

[@Cash4Fruit]

Seananiganz great idea... but how do you remove all that oil without shampoo? I do exactly what you described then wash with a natural, gentle plant based shampoo (I love Aubrey Organics) It's not perfect, the ends of my hair feel like straw two days after washing and it can tangle easily at that time... but I just have to comb down the natural oils and detangle and then it's fine, I go as long as I can without shampooing. I have curly hair which stays pretty is dry.

[@SG-wu8eh]

Wooden brushes are great for distributing oil and products throughout your hair! The oils absorb into the pores of the wood and distributes it. It also stimulates hair growth because it gives you one hell of a scalp massage. I get mine at Whole Foods.

[@sarahhtran]

Sandra Guevara I've been meaning to get one of those!! There isn't a whole foods near me unfortunately so I'm looking on Amazon :) But it's definitely on my list of must get! thanks so much! xx

[@trishameloling2367]

Sarah Tran the bristles shouldn't be plastic like other brushes the bristles should be bamboo or wood

[@dianadrago4235]

Isn't bamboo a natural disinfectant?

[@xaviavalentin2064]

hey sarah, I have dandruff as well and I was told about shampoo bars from a friend. you can get them at your local mother earth store. its nothing but natural oils combined together and its like a regular soap bar. it also conditions your hair so you don't need any extra conditioning treatments. also it doesn't strip the natural oils that your hair needs. Also what I have been doing is the inversion method and massaging either coconut oil or vitamin e oil into my hair for 4 to 5 minutes a night for only up to a week. my scalp has never felt so moisturized and the itchiness has gone away also my hair has been growing like crazy

[@sarahhtran]

Hi! I actually have heard about shampoo bars before and are looking into purchasing them for travelling since it would be a lot more ideal and efficient than honey. However, for everyday, I still would like to go a more simple route for now but I definitely will be purchasing them!! I'm currently looking into chagrins valley soap! :)

[@MBuntful]

Look forward to reading all the comments and see if you updated on how this method is going - it is very interesting; I have been doing the no poo for, don't really know, didn't pay attention when I started, but I think a month or two and it has worked out fine for me! I have also made my own version of a sea spray with what I had at home for a recipe I found, which was basically, Himalayan salt (I used my sol that I have made here at home), some lemon and some orange essential oil for fragrance. I spray this if my hair feels at all oily, and it works wonders, and gives a "lift". I also made a flax seed gel that I use for any frizz and for the ends/and mid range areas of the hair if want/need for styling. One day I also added a spray (for highlighting that I made from natural high lighting ideas I read on) which consisted of lemon, honey, and I can't think of the third ingredient right now..(maybe the salt/sol again) - anyhow, I sprayed just a medium amount (to slightly dampen hair) and slept over night with this. The next morning, I had the best hair day ever ever ever - and my hair was incredibly soft!! I attributed it to the honey (raw-that's all I keep in the house - for it's amazing health benefits) because all the other ingredients are things I have used before, so, even thought the no poo is working perfectly fine for me, I might give this one a shot just because I have been wanting to do something with honey again anyways! Did you find a major softness shift?!

[@sarahhtran]

Hi so sorry for the late response! I didn't get a notification on this comment! Not sure if you have seen my 1 year update on no poo, I am currently using the honey method AND using a natural shampoo bar. My scalp felt a bit more moisturized with the honey, and I found my hair was soft but after a few weeks I found that there was a waxy texture build up in the roots so I alternate with natural shampoo bars to "cleanse". Your sea spray sounds amazing by the way!!

[@fayafoxlilly]

Honey bleaches your hair. I use it a honey-lemon mix for my knees and elbows which are really dark and they have lightened considerably.

[@Vanski5149]

Kimberley de Souza I thinks it's the lemon. I've done that too. But only lemon.....

[@5555555553885]

Nettles! Get dried nettles it nettle tea!! It's great for dandruff and hair growth:) I've been doing the backing soda n asv n had alot of problems with itchy flakiness. After I started using nettles I noticed a dramatic difference:D it's defiantly worth looking into^.^

[@sarahhtran]

Do you just make a tea mixture and use it as a wash? or conditioner? thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@5555555553885]

Yep you can get them in tea bags, or in health food stores you can buy them dried buy the oz dried. I just make the tea and use it as a wash. Though you don't need to wash it out and somedays I don't. I will instead spray it in my hair bc it darkens the hair when you let it sit kind of like the opposite of camomile that lightens. When it dries it leaves no residue that I've noticed:)

[@sarahhtran]

Katy Myers That sounds amazing! I'll try that out sometime when I want to switch it up! Thanks so much! :) xx

[@janinedear-barlow3803]

Baking soda is damaging to hair and bad for skin

[@DrJoha]

I had terrible, itchy, super flaky scalp for months. I didn't feel comfortable wearing dark tps at all because you could see flakes on my shoulders. Then I became pregnant and it became way worse! I was flipping. Then I read on Pinterest about the J.R. Ligget's oil bars for No Poo and gave them a try. I am in love!!! They are affordable (~$7), natural and even though there is an adjust ment period as with any other No Poo, I don't mind the waxier hair texture of the first weeks because the itchy flakiness has disappeared! I mean, almost completely gone since week one and I am on week six now. I'm even planning on using the bars on my baby girl's hair when she is born, because the reviews say it is so gentle on infant hair as well. I really recommmend it! Good luck :)

[@sarahhtran]

Ah! that is amazing! I am using all natural shampoo bars at the moment and my honey method! i find it definitely has been less dandruff but I do still have it. I am trying to figure out a method that will completely just get rid of it. If I cant find anything it might just be my diet or something! :) I'm glad you've found something that works for you though! xx

[@DrJoha]

Well, keep us posted! :D

[@lisag3359]

Thanks for the video! I have embarrassing dandruff. Wasn't following. The honey instructions. How much is used and when in the baking soda shampoo/ACV conditioning routine is it used?

[@extradela]

Yes baking soda is not really good for the hair!! I started using only water more than one year ago and it was the best decision ever! I also just made a video explaining how to switch etc if people need some help with it! :) WE GOT IT FAM! 💪

[@sabihbacha7957]

Where is ur vdo.. share the link

[@MissRosie89]

Sorry, this has nothing to do with hair but I really like your lipstick! You don't happen to know brand/colour by any chance ...? Would love to know. And thanks for the helpful information on your actual topic!

[@sarahhtran]

+CindersLovesButtons lol! it's okay and thank you so much! I am actually not wearing any lipstick though! My lips are pretty pigmented especially when I put lip gloss on! so the shine is from that! Wish I knew of a brand and colour

[@jrno93]

+sarahhtranTV prove it, kiss me

[@planetfirebrand]

You're supposed to apply the tea tree oil directly to your scalp. It will smell strong for a couple days but it works also apply it to your hair brushes and combs so that you don't re-contaminate yourself. Good luck

[@angelmalaika8058]

To get the full effect of no poo and help with the dandruff you should switch to spring water if you can! I know it's tedious and most people might find it a bit bothersome but it's not that expensive to buy the big jugs and heat them up a little. The results are totally worth it and I will never let hard tap water touch my hair again. A shower filter is good too but I actually still prefer the spring water. Or maybe you could even wash with the shower filtered water and then do one last rinse with spring water. Whatever works for you but you should definitely give it a chance! :-)

[@spring7643]

Does honey help for people who have really oily scalps? When I don't use bs/acv my scalp is really oily. Thanks! I also suffer from an itchy scalp and bs/acv has not helped with that even though it makes my hair clean. Great video! :)

[@grapiken7766]

I've started increasing the amount of time between shampooing. I'm not going to do the no poo method, but I plan to modify my regime so that I wash my hair only once a week. That's what I'm aiming for. (The freedom!) So far, the things I've noticed are the horribleness of having greasy hair and the itchy feeling that comes with it. There's no getting away from it. It feels horrible. You can feel the sebum and grease on your hair and scalp and it feels a little suffocating. However, I've noticed that now, when I wash my hair, it does seem to be in better condition. It looks thicker too. I still have a long way to go. I'm only at 2 days between washes at the moment, and I will gradually increase it. I have no doubt that my hair will eventually start to settle and produce less grease. My confidence comes from all the blogs and videos I've seen that all describe the same 'transition' process. They all come through it in the end. This coupled with the knowledge that in 1950s women used to wash their only hair once a week... Edwardian women just once a month! The more you wash your hair the oilier it gets, it's the same for your face. It seems very counter intuitive, but if you want to stop your face and hair from being greasy you simply have to wash it less, not more. I may try the no poo method eventually. If this weaning myself off daily shampooing actually works, it will be one of the best things I've ever done. Thanks for this video. It's very informative.

[@grapiken7766]

*****​​ I woke up one morning with a lump on my eyelid. It turns out it was something called 'blepharitis'. I've never heard of that word before. But I had contracted this eye infection when my hair was at its most greasy. I put it down to my reducing-hair-washing experiment. It's too much of a coincidence. It took me about 3 months to get rid of the blepharitis. Now I'm washing my hair twice a week, using a mild shampoo and a cool water rinse to finish. I use an anti dandruff shampoo once a week.

[@grapiken7766]

*****​​​ I've been experimenting with diet. I reduced oils and fats from my diet and it has made a definite difference. For example: Toast and marmalade but no butter. I also make an omelette on a stainless steel frying pan without any oil. The next best thing is giving up dairy. My hair is super greasy and thin when I have cheese and milk. It's quite depressing. Try it. It will take about 6 weeks to notice a difference. A BMI below 28% helps as well (for hormonal reasons). Curly hair is great! You're lucky.

[@caeleehall9728]

I just read that article discussing the ph levels yesterday! Great article. I wish more files had info like that. I think we're in the same Facebook group. I'm learning a lot but it's insanely overwhelming with all the files and posts in there.

[@sarahhtran]

I agree completely! Oh my gosh there are so many different people on different methods in that forum it definitely is a little overwhelming. But it is great and helpful for questions. Lol there are still so many acronyms I don't recognize ahha

[@AlizzaSpeaks]

Baking soda damaged my hair slowly.... I used it for 3 years and it dried my hair and ruined it. I switched to a homemade shampoo bar and vinegar rinse... and it smells better.

[@Ahmadrizkiutomo]

Really?

[@jrjjjk]

I know this video is really old but I just have to say I really love your hair color I’m like distracted because it’s so beautiful! Just the perfect brown

[@HdPdelC]

I haven't used shampoo for 2 years. No baking soda. No olive nor coconut oil. Only H2O and rubbing scalp. Very clean and no problem. No itches no nothing. Hair is and feels clean. Male and short hair.

[@vercetti7795]

Nice to hear bro. I havent used shampoo for 2 months. Just water. Hair is so much better. Im also a bloke with short hair

[@pumpkinz7]

HdPdelC how often do you wash your hair? i started with hair rinse everyday for 1 week and when i skipped a day it itches!

[@erindemarchi4377]

Great video, but my understanding is thats its fine for you to use baking soda when it has a high PH because then when you wash it out and use apple cider vinigar, thats brings your ph down to normal :) (when you leave ACV in you hair and dont wash it out) I also No Poo, i use baking soda then for conditiiner i use ACV and chamomile tea :) sometimes i use lemon instead of baking soda

[@sarahhtran]

When I say NO NO to baking soda I just mean for myself :) haha but yes baking soda method works great for others but i found that it still didnt do too much for what I need it to which is to get rid of my dandruff or at least make it a bit better. The baking soda method definitely was a better alternative than head and shoulders but I wanted more progress :). I really need to try these tea rinses! they sound amazing! so you use ACV AND tea rinses? any particular order? or mixed together? or do you just use one or the other?

[@sarahhtran]

I'm not an expert on no-poo but I did find my new method of honey and natural shampoo bars have been a lot better than baking soda since I've switched.

[@ShelbyZager95]

Well the apple cider vinegar is supposed to contrast the baking soda, that’s why you do both.

[@shirleychai3075]

Hi Sarah! I'm going to start on my no poo journey soon, loving your channel, keep it up! :D

[@sarahhtran]

Woo hoo! yay! so happy to hear that good luck and keep me updated! feel free to ask questions! :) xx

[@jezusova]

How its going?

[@peepmam]

can a person do no poo without anything other than water? like no baking soda, no vinegar, honey, etc just water?

[@zoeg1667]

From what little I know, yes. It's called the water only method. The problem is having the correct conditions, as hard water is common and needs to be counteracted. It also depends on your hair type. No-sham is often best for curly hair, so straight hair has more challenges .

[@btsbwl7264]

Boar bristle brush absolutely destroyed my hair :’( but definitely wanna try no poo method

[@planetfirebrand]

if you use the tea tree oil on your hair make sure you soak your brushes in barbisol mixed with water or replace your brushes because your brushes are contaminated with the dandruff and can recontaminate your hair. What you have to do with the tea tree oil is apply it to a cotton swab and touch the cotton swab to your scalp all over. but make sure you disinfect your brushes or else it won't work

[@kendallreyna4861]

you should try using lemon juice for your dandruff, I hear it works. I haven't tried it yet but I plan to

[@luzvigerminal558]

Yes might be, if you have hard water can affect too. My hair takes 3 weeks before I can see the result. First time I used my hair feel very oily and waxy. I nearly give up but I give it a time to use to the shampoo bar.

[@LulasticHippyshake]

Baking soda is fantastic for the initial transition period, but after that it is best to move to something more nourishing. Awesome that you figure'd that out :D Good luck! x

[@sarahhtran]

Lulastic Hippyshake Thanks so much! I definitely like using the honey method and natural shampoo bars much more :) x

[@missyk1180]

I'd suggest buying raw honey from a beekeeper that is LOCAL TO YOU. Local bees feed from local plants, you can use it in your beauty/hair creations, PLUS you can use it as sweetener in your tea, lemonade, etc., or even just have a spoonful for your health, and it will help with allergies you may get in your region. Best of all, you are supporting your community! That feels good too. A tip.... The ACV brands to look for must have "The Mother" in it. that has the enzymes and other good stuff that is a natural help. Look into clay masks, like bentonite clay, that use the same kind of apple cider vinegar that has The Mother, you might like that too. Braggs is great but you can compare with other brands/prices as long as it has The Mother. BTW, Braggs has a health drink with ACV and Manuka Honey, a book with ACV uses, recipes and more, if it interests you, do some research. I love the ACV rinse, I have VERY fine, thin, poker straight and oily hair. After I do the rinse, I notice the apple cider vinegar gives me more volume and a bit of texture. To those of you who skip the ACV, the baking soda being alkali might be better off with the mild acid in vinegar to neutralize it and close hair shafts opened by the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Finally, I want to say a regular straw will be too big for the dropper method, maybe try the straws that are used in cocktail drinks, the small ones that are often used as stirrers. If you like essential oils, or have other uses for droppers, you can get pipettes. They are plastic droppers similar to the glass dropper you show from the other bottle but are plastic and really inexpensive (bought set of 100 pipettes on Amazon). With one of them you can even have a more accurate way to measure a dram if anything you create calls for drams. Thanks for the video and tips! :-) Yea, I rambled too! Sorry but I HTH

[@JackiKayann]

The honey shampoo seems interesting. I think I might try that since my scalp is really dry lately.

[@sarahhtran]

Quick update: I've stopped using the apple cider rinse and just using the honey wash since it's ph levels are fine on its own and my scalp has not itched in a while! please do give it a try and keep me updated! :)

[@JackiKayann]

I tried the honey wash and I feel my scalp is not as irritated. I washed with honey about three times but after wash there seems to be a lot of residue I'm not sure if I'm not washing thoroughly or it's just a transition period.

[@sarahhtran]

What do you mean by "I washed with honey about three times"? Like in one go? or in 3 weeks? You might be going through another transition period! :)

[@JackiKayann]

Lols it was just my first week. I guess you're right it's the transition period. I hope in a couple of weeks it won't be waxy anymore.

[@jesalynligaya-gregana769]

Hi Sarah, did you go on hot oil treatment while you're on "No Poo", I started No POO about a couple of weeks ago and my hair went so dry, I'm thinking about a natural hot oil treatment to give my hair a good drink, I'm thinking coconut or EVOO but I wonder if how can I remove oil without using any shampoo, any idea?

[@ThanhTranonline]

I have straight Asian hair, too. Oily hair and dandruff was a big concern for me. When I am unable to shampoo after a day, I feel really dirty and dandruff appears. I just started to switch to a natural shampoo and water rinse routine recently and dandruff was a problem. Do you wash your hair only using a showerhead? That could be the problem. I found that preparing a bucket of water, dipping my head upside down or sideways and rubbing my scalp and running my fingers through has significantly reduced dandruff and made a big difference in how clean my hair looks and feels.

[@sarahhtran]

Thanh Tran That is an interesting method! and yes I wash my hair with a shower head, the method that I use now (there's a new updated video now since this one on my channel) seems to have helped significantly but definitely hasn't fully gotten rid of it.

[@miznegima]

I do that too!! Washing my hair upside down has significantly helped with my dandruff!!

[@aremxdyp46]

I tried no poo after using sulfates my whole life and the transition period was very rough and I gave up quickly. Then, i decided to not use sulfates so i used sulfate free shampoos for about 3 months and it was going great. I later decided to cut shampoo completely so i attempted no poo again and im in the second week and the transition is mot rough at all! It really amazed me. It doesnt get oily or dandruff or itch. I wonder if it was because by using no sulfates before no poo my hair wasnt as used to getting its natural oils stripped as it was before that the transition period wasnt as rough?if thats it i suggest going sulfate free for atleast two months and then going no poo for a smoother transition

[@luzvigerminal558]

I don't use baking soda instead I use my own shampoo bar with the ph of 8 but I really like it, I have a flaky scalp for almost 15 years whatever shampoo I used but still flaky after I wash them in spite I make my own natural hair conditioner. Since I started my shampoo bar I don't have flaky scalp and I don't use conditioner anymore instead I use vinegar rinse.

[@sarahhtran]

That's awesome! I am currently looking into trying out shampoo bars! Is the vinegar necessary for every wash with the shampoo bar?

[@andreeeanemtoiu]

***** I had the dandruff and itchy scalp problem for a long time and i also tryed the shampoo bar. My experience with it was awful. I've tried many things and nothing made it as bad as the shampoo bar did, even if it was specificallycreated for this problem. I don't use shampoo anymore, just diluted vinegar and plain water. And it works, since dandruff is a fungus and the acidic solution is a great treatment for it. The baking soda canceled out the vinegar and that's why you didn't get results with the combination.

[@sarahhtran]

Andreea Nemtoiu What brand of shampoo bar did you use? I currently am just using the honey method with the acidic rinse after. But I onyl use the vinegar rinse once every 3-4 washes since I work out quite a bit and I can smell the vinegar when i do use it. So far the vinegar hasn't done much for my dandruff even without baking soda. I already purchased natural shampoo bars to try it out

[@andreeeanemtoiu]

***** I used a local brand and i am from Romania. So you may not have the same problem i did.

[@vivianchiang5721]

Can you share tour shampoo recipe, please?

[@luzvigerminal558]

I make my own shampoo bar and I put essential oil on my vinegar and water rinse I don't have problem at all.

[@Nana.h2d]

Please tell me the recipe for the shampoo

[@luzvigerminal558]

Hi I used 40% coconut oil, 40% olive oil, 10% hemp oil, 5% mango butter and 5% castor oil.

[@santisanti8386]

Great, thank you! You opened my eyes to endless possibilities. Thank you again!

[@SaheliGhosh-c1o]

I've doing no poo for last 7 week, but I'm using Fuller's earth and apple cider vinegar.. I want to change this to with water only, but I don't know how to do, how often should I wash my hair with only water..if someone knows about it properly plz explain

[@lohwaiseng]

i seemply use showerfoam, because when i rent a room myself when i got older, i am too lazy to always buy showerfoam and shampoo.... I did not feel uncomfortable, and i feel shampoo is not good too because it is acidic.

[@naomivanhelderen]

Hey Sarah I just started with the no poo method. I am now doing this for 9 days and I'm really in for this. Do you have any tips or suggestions for me. I wanna try the raw honey method but in your video I understand that you use appel cider vinegar after every wash? Is that correct? Greets from Holland.

[@conniec94]

If you're watching this from the UK get JR Liggett's Shampoo Bar from Amazon :) it's the best

[@catherineannweis]

Hi Sarah. How is your no poo with the honey going? I have fine long hair that is dry. I found that the baking soda was super drying and caused split ends. I never really noticed a difference in health except that it made my hair course and tangly. Not cool. I experimented in between baking soda and then the Liggets bar and sometimes added in coconut milk (which ended up being too heavy and I heard doesn't absorb onto the hair follicles well). I'm looking for something new and have no idea what to do. You mention in your video that your hair was looking wet with the honey. did that go away?

[@verapapp-bongartz8799]

It is a very good video. I learnt a lot. Thank you. And please make another video about the honey method. Hugs from Berlin Germany

[@dylanwarmbrodt7171]

If you have bad Dandruff put aloe Vera gell in your hare it helped me

[@AudreyNataliaKosmar]

Sarah, have you checked with your dermatologist about the dandruff? From what you said it sounds like an allergic reaction instead.

[@sarahhtran]

Hi Audrey! I have not checked with a dermatologist about it yet just haven't gotten around to it! There are days where it's bad and other days where it seems like I dont have an issue at all!

[@bassline5633]

Baking Soda is not the problem, when washing hair. How frequent we wash can be a problem. Having Alkaline pH levels added to the body here and there is an important part of cell life. Our ancestors lived naturally, and as a general given were alkaline. They did not wash their hair too frequently. Of course the question is which ancestors and how long ago?

[@Meg_Coons]

Jumping juniper shampoo bar from lush helped my dandruff sooooooo much! Then I do not oil treatments also from lush ( I love the naked packaging) it’s been great!

[@XxMadz007]

Have you tried using a shampoo bar? J.R. Liggett and Chagrin Valley have some really nice ones!!

[@sarahhtran]

If you look on my channel I actually uploaded a Chagrin Valley haul video! update on that is coming soon

[@joannewilliams3596]

Can I ask why you decided to do n shampoo? I was thinking about trying it because I always have oily scalp the day after washing.

[@craziegraciie]

Hi! I was just wondering if you would ever consider switching to water only washing? Your no-poo videos are awesome btw, keep it up. :)

[@sarahhtran]

At the moment, no. Only because I regularly gym and I use a water rinse in between honey washes already and I just feel like I need to rid of the toxins I sweat out. In my mind I still need a "wash" haha and I am only using honey anyways and I find my hair benefits quite a bit absorbing the raw honey! :) and thank you soo much! I'm glad you are enjoying them and thanks so much for watching! xx

[@xyz789cba]

Hi, idk if somebody already told you about it, but there seems to be a real method behind using the bbb. How to Use a Boar Bristle Brush | Morrocco Method

[@sarahhtran]

Someone posted it in the no-poo forum I'm in on Facebook! Thank you!

[@johannacannella909]

every time i try a no-poo method i can't get it to cover my whole head?? im just so used to soaping shampoos to gluid over my head

[@georginak6322]

Sorry this is 9 months later but putting things in a spray bottle helps distribute evenly!

[@johannacannella909]

@@georginak6322 ty!

[@annad.7780]

Hi, I once read that that your hair can become lighter because of the apple cider vinegar. Did you notice that on your hair? I really want to try out the no poo method, but I want my hair to stay dark... :)

[@sarahhtran]

Anna D. hmm well my hair is naturally dark brown but looks black at night. I didn't pay too much attention when I used apple cider vinegar. Now that I am using raw honey wash I heard honey naturally lightens your hair and I noticed that my hair is more brown in sunlight! A no-poo method you can try is the one using tea as a wash! that should keep your hair dark! :) hope that helps! there are a lot of different tea washes you can try

[@russiancupcake6723]

Hope it works (honey) tell us all about pls

[@jamiaweir6898]

When you say you wash your hair once a week, do you mean you cover your hair when you're in the shower the rest of the week...or do you just get it wet and just not do the method?

[@sarahhtran]

When I say wash once a week, I mean I use my shampoo bars or honey method on my wash day and the rest of the week I will tie my hair up in a top knot and just do body washes only. BUT, I work out about 5-6 days a week so IF I do feel "dirty" from sweat in between my washes I will do a water rinse but no washing mixture.

[@AsmaA-ii2ku]

Update plz! Also you should look up chagrin valley shampoo bars :)

[@sarahhtran]

I have and it looks amazing! I am going to look into ordering some the next time I travel

[@johannabelha]

But I heard that you are only suppose to use that method like once a year, no more....idk im confused

[@syeyonkang8956]

Sarah can you please reply to me! I am new to this no poo experiment.. I want to try it too. My sister and I are both doing a lot of research on this to make sure we do it right. Someone said that you have to first start by washing your hair with only water. I dont know if its true. What do you say? How long is the transition phase and for how long will it be greasy? Since when will I start to see the difference? Thats all the questions I needed the answers for. :)

[@sarahhtran]

Hi, when I first started I didn't do any water only to transition into no-poo. I just went straight into the method. That seemed to work for me. My transition phase was somewhere between 2-2.5 months I think? I don't really remember that much from the beginning. For when you start to see a difference it all depends on your body. Everyone's no-poo journey is different! No-poo takes a lot of experimenting and PATIENCE. You can't expect to see results overnight and if something doesn't end up working out you have to try something else and not give up. There are SOOOO many different methods for no-poo. The ones I have used are recommended for dandruff (since that is my issue). I started with baking soda with apple cider vinegar rinse, then changed to honey method only, then did honey method with apple cider vinegar, and NOW I use 100% natural shampoo bars geared towards dandruff with apple cider vinegar rinse and use the honey method with apple cider once/twice a month alternating with the shampoo bar. If you want to know more about other methods or want more feedback on your questions I recommended a Facebook No-Poo forum in this video and I linked a link to the forum in the description box.

[@syeyonkang8956]

Thank you so much for the reply!

[@syeyonkang8956]

Am I supposed to wash my hair everyday?

[@sarahhtran]

no! if you do baking soda once a week. Otherwise start off once every three days at first and then slowly push your days back. To once every 4 days, once every 5 days etc. until you're at once a week at least. I wash my hair now when it gets dirty looking which now is around 8 days i can sometimes push past that but I usually just do once a week/8 days just to still feel clean. Otherwise in between those wash days i do water rinses when necessary since I work out every day and just want to get rid of the sweat on my scalp.

[@emuliagrace]

Hi! Are you still using this method for your hair?

[@aratipatil7059]

Hii Sarah, I have premature grey hair since I was 13 and now I am 17 and they have grew a lot . Any tips to prevent that.

[@marghe2116]

That's actually more common than you'd think! It probably comes down genetics and you should embrace it, there's many women like you out there! You can find many "influencers" that rock their greys and whites, and I've just seen the singer Marina is transitioning to her natural hair. It can seem weird at first but I find it very classy :)

[@yurikaobana737]

we dont have apple cider vinegar and do you have an alternative for it? thanks

[@erikanagy4262]

+Yurika Obana normal vinegar :) used to use it as a child

[@xeeache]

Is it okay if just use my shampoo and then rinse with ACV ? Actually i just started it yesterday and it did not really clean my dandruff . so im trying to do the no poo method but i worry abt the baking soda would dry my hair . and if i just use shampoo do i need to rinse may hair with ACV everyday ? Because of the smell . do you do the no poo method everyday ? so any idea ?

[@corsicanlulu]

dont do baking soda! it fried my hair...i use rye flour now and ACV. also ACV leaves no smell in your hair after it dries so ur ok w/ that....

[@xeeache]

corsican lulu ohhh thank youuu

[@russiancupcake6723]

I'm just trying to be kind & help you out. Today I inquired and learned that not everyone is suitable to that oil and you should buy natural kind of that oil if has chemicals then oil it can not do the job that you want. and speaking of vinegar it can make very dry hair. Baking soda you can not use a lot of time there is different method. You just can all the time use baking soda I hear that to

[@sarahhtran]

Thank you Kristina! :) I am really enjoying the honey method I probably wont go back to baking soda ever.

[@paracelsusish]

can I wash my hair ONLYwith ACV and keep it healthy and clean? How should I use ACV? I suppose I shoould dilute it with water? (ratio?) How often do you wash your hair? Once a week, twice? It cannot lead to hair loss in any way(cause my father is bald , but not due using ACV, he never used it..))

[@sarahhtran]

I'm not sure if you can use just ACV, but you do have to dilute the ACV for sure. I have been eyeballing the ACV. and I haven't used ACV in a while. But when I did I probably used about 1/4 cup - 1/3 cup of ACV and 1 cup of water to dilute. As of now, it varies I wash once a week usually but sometimes I can hold off for 1.5 weeks

[@charleskarundeng3060]

Hiii, how's baking soda for shampoo?? Pls update me 🙏🙏

[@Thatskyfalls]

I was wondering if you were Chinese..! You are so pretty!

[@sarahhtran]

I'm actually Vietnamese! Thank you!

[@HYQMM]

Sarah Tran Hi let me know if you come to Vietnam, definitely want to meet you in real person and being happy to be your guide. I am vietnamese btw.

[@HYQMM]

Do you have any plans to come to Vietnam soon?

[@alejandraizaguirre2524]

My hair became lighter after i used the Apple cider vinegar which i did not like since i like my hair to be a darker color 😣 do you have any other tips to grow out non damaged long hair?

[@uncantitodelmundo]

What can you advice for a conditioner? I do the black african soap method (organic soap and natural oils mixed is the wash) bc of my naturaly curly hair... I used acv as condition but it leaves my hair very greasy and rough when i blow dried it - even after the transition- so im looking for recommendations. any help?

[@sarahhtran]

Hi Mariie V. did you dilute your vinegar rinse? I don't know too much about what would go well with black african soap method. I have only tried 2 methods in my no-poo journey. If you'd like I can ask in a Facebook no-poo forum and let you know? Or you can head on over to this forum yourself if you'd like. The community there is amazing and everyone is so helpful facebook.com/groups/nopoo/ let me know! :)

[@andrewcaithness4155]

Why do you have use raw honey ? You said it was important but not why that was....

[@nicolacampbell5118]

Please Awnser! So im just starting out the 'No poo' method and today is my first day of trying it! So what i did was i took one cup of water and mixed one tablespoon of baking soda into it for the cleaning and for the rinse i used a 500ml bottle of water and added like two drops of MALT vinegar into it. Can someone tell me if this will work? Also im struggling to find places that sell any ACV or Raw Honey. If anyone else is from the UK could they tell me where they get their ingrediants?

[@sarahhtran]

Nikki Campbell here's a link to the Bragg's Raw Apple Cider Vinegar www.amazon.co.uk/Braggs-Organic-Apple-Cider-Vinegar/dp/B001I7MVG0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430147207&sr=8-2&keywords=raw+apple+cider+vinegar Also, I am currently on a new routine since I've recorded this video. I am now alternating between the honey method and all natural shampoo bars which you can find on my channel it's titled "Over 1 Year of No-Poo update"

[@sarahhtran]

Hi There have been many new updates on my no-poo journey since this video. I've tried different methods since this video..They are all on my channel! :) the most recent one can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPEmqCPqtynjqs

[@sarahhtran]

***** Hi There have been many new updates on my no-poo journey since this video. I've tried different methods since this video..They are all on my channel! :) the most recent one can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPEmqCPqtynjqs

[@gaylecheung3087]

You’re not supposed to do it every wash if you have dandruff see a skin/hair doctor for that first

[@evak2215]

What is natural shampoo bar and where do you get them in UK?

[@rjc5562]

your link to facebook discussion doesnt seem to work, can you repost a link please :)

[@itscarolinemary]

please do an update on the raw honey method!

[@itscarolinemary]

never mind, I saw you just did one!

[@sarahhtran]

itscarolinemary no worries! :) let me know how it goes if you try any no-poo methods! Always interested in what others are doing and what's working and not working for them! :) xx

[@cjsmith2876]

How is your hair with the honey? Update please!!

[@sarahhtran]

my update on the honey is on my channel! :)

[@khuilo]

@@sarahhtran the thing is neither here nor in the other video du you describe how your hair FEELS AND LOOKS, just what you're doing to it...

[@spacelumps]

Go to whole foods for local raw honey.... it's cheaper and usually higher quality than what you can buy online.

[@sarahhtran]

Corin Stedman Hi! thanks so much for the tip! :) I unfortunately don't have a whole foods near by but if you've seen my one year no poo update I explain I buy my raw honey from a farmers market now :) 1 kg for $12! Thanks again! x

[@MagentaRoseRed]

Hey. I've been going for about a month, two weeks of baking soda and apple cider vinegar and two weeks of just water. Its still in the transition phase, and I was just wondering how long it took for yours to settle down? Of course it will be a bit different. I'm going to continue with this for at least a couple more months, because its a bit of an experiment; if it doesn't work so well I'll try your new method. I'll pass this on to some of my friends who are still using baking soda though. Thanks for the video, Magenta

[@sarahhtran]

hey! I don't really remember exactly but an approximate guess would be 1 month - 2 months. I started to figure out a method to hold off the oils. When I first started and was going through the transition phase, I made my own dry shampoo mixture (which there is a video on-on my channel if you wanted to see how I made it) and used that on my greasy days. I forced myself to hold off on washes and only wash once a week. In between the days of washes I also did water rinses when I went to the gym and my hair got really sweaty. The two methods of water rinses in between and natural dry shampoo helped me get through the transition phase! I really hope this helps! Good luck on your no-poo journey! If it doesn't work out, indeed try a new method! There are SOOO many methods out there for no poo. I would also recommend checking out shampoo bars which is real soap made with 100% natural ingredients (Chagrins Valley Soap)! If you want to know of other methods there is a facebook group that I am a part of for no-poo and there are a handful of different people doing different methods! facebook.com/groups/nopoo/

[@talhaarif7410]

Hi so should i stop using baking soda. my mom use gram flour to wash hair...

[@sarahhtran]

talha arif I made this video to share with others my discoveries. When I found the article about the baking soda method I thought that I should share it just in case others did not know and from there, they can decide for themselves if they want to stop using the baking soda and switch to a new method. I know some people who are pro baking soda, and like I said in this video it didn't do any damage to my hair but I just wanted to take a safety precaution and avoid any damage in the future. I just figured since there are so many other methods out there for no-poo I will just switch and the baking soda didn't completely resolve my issue anyways. So, its your own decision to make :)

[@talhaarif7410]

:) thanks .

[@guilhermedantas3200]

hi, what is "dandrif" ??

[@lovetogiggle1o1]

when your scalp is dry, the skin breaks and flakes off and that's dandruff

[@hippietoughcreations1663]

Excess Dry dead skin/hair cells on the scalp

[@kingkeith666]

What do you think about Egg Yolk as a shampoo?

[@sarahhtran]

I know some people use that but I prefer not too. The yolk smell all in my hair doesn't sit well with me. I havent tried it on my hair but I've used egg yolks as a facial method once but couldnt stand the smell of it on my face.

[@up2me810]

That is very very cheap for essential oil lol... here in Asia a tiny bottle of tea tree essential oil cost 9$ lol...

[@sadeybg]

Where can I get these shampoo bars?

[@HelenaMawie]

Tea Trea Oil smells so baaad. :-(

[@dianadrago4235]

What exactly is a water rinse?

[@malaikatauro5575]

Do you still follow it ?

[@joycebean]

Does it have to be warm water? I just want to mix something up and keep in in my shower, not have to measure something every time I wash my hair :(

[@sarahhtran]

***** The only methods I have used are the baking soda with apple cider vinegar, the honey method with apple cider vinegar and now, all natural shampoo bars. The most efficient and fast method out of the ones I've tried is the natural shampoo bars. All you have to do is rub it into your hair until it bubbles and rinse it out then follow up with apple cider vinegar! If you do want to do the honey method then yes it does have to be warm water and it can't be kept out in your shower, you would have to store it in the fridge unfortunately :(

[@joycebean]

***** thanks for the quick reply! x

[@sarahhtran]

No problem! :) I usually just mix my honey mixture right before I shower

[@sathighosh764]

i want to try where can i buy it

[@sadeybg]

What is the brand of bars from Thailand

[@DsMarioKart]

Do you know how to naturally lighten black asian hair?

[@sarahhtran]

There are a lot of different methods but I haven't tried any of them. My friend uses Lemon to naturally lighten her hair though. Half lemon juice & half water in a spray bottle and spritz it on your clean & damp hair then sit in the sun for up to an hour or so. Lemon can be drying to your hair so you can add in some raw honey to the mixture to help with moisture but you MUST also rinse out the lemon juice after laying out in the sun! hope this helps! :)

[@shineshin2778]

What would happen if the honey is pasturized?

[@sarahhtran]

I don't know what would "happen" but i think it's just preferred if you used raw, & unpasturized because Raw honey is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, so it can help treat a bacterial/fungal issues on the scalp

[@sayurijo5987]

If you don't like commercial shampoo, you can try natural and organic shampoo and conditioner which is a lot better result than no poo method. :)

[@sarahhtran]

The Little Strawberry This is an old video I have a new One year update video that is posted and I am currently using all natural shampoo bars. Been loving them. Thanks for the suggestion! :) and thanks for watching! x

[@sayurijo5987]

O., gonna watch that video. Your video are great! :)

[@sarahhtran]

Thank you so much!! :) x

[@cjsmith2876]

Oh! Thank you so much!!

[@porterskidlillian8967]

update plz!!

[@russiancupcake6723]

U can't see results fast with that oil U need give a days at least week

[@sarahhtran]

I used the tea tree oil for a month :( didn't do anything

[@seemacrafts]

have you tried soap nuts .

[@sarahhtran]

nope! What is it? :)

[@seemacrafts]

***** i have been using it for about two weeks . its organic and its a shampoo and conditioner in one u can use it to wash your cloths as well type it in on utube