'No Poo' Zero Waste Hair Routine - Chickpea Flour Shampoo Recipe

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[@SweetyHelen92]

Wow!!!! I was expecting my hair to be a little greasy at first... I just washed it your way, using one tablespoon of vinager instead of two... Im impressed. My hair looks amazing, you can't tell I didn't use shampoo. You kind of saved my life and my environment here, thank you and thanks to Indian people as well.

[@FairylandCottage]

great to hear.... I have been able to reduce to 1 tbsp of flour and am experimenting with green gram flour too... all work just as good so you know you have options and they are all used in India...

[@manjeeravedantam2053]

I am indian but I use it for face pack & body packs traditionally. I will give this a try

[@moon-mj1ny]

That's so sweet of u love from india ❤ 😊

[@msappledumplin]

Fairyland Cottage fullers earth mixed with water in a similar fashion is also super for hair, specially during summer months. It has a cooling property. Give that one a try

[@Michelle-pi7ku]

Thank you I just tried it very good? My hair is look better than before. Not too oily now.

[@hanullee5782]

I've been struggling with dermatitis and have been using medicated shampoos most of my life. No matter what I used, my scalp would be itchy by the next day. This is honestly the first time I've felt any relief for my poor scalp. Like you, I am washing my hair once a week (never though would be possible!) and doing the rinse once a month. I have zero greasiness, dandruff or odour during the week either. Thank you so much for this method! I am converting everyone I know :)

[@FairylandCottage]

I love that! thanks for sharing your journey and sharing the knowledge... It really is so simple isn't it and works so well.. Sometimes people dont believe it works! the proof is in the pudding x

[@unknownuser5300]

Did U dandruff seborrheic dermatisis problem? I literally used every shampoo for dandruff n when I wash my head itchiness with come in the next few hours n flaking etc I’ve used so many shampoo n different products

[@shivanipandey8208]

I too have SD, going to dermatologist on Monday. I have also been using a lot of medicated shampoos. Soon going to try this. Love this channel.

[@rashmiraj6856]

Yup we Indians also use chickpea flour as a soap, leaves the skin soft and supple. U can also add raw milk or curd or boiled rice water or rose water as per ur liking instead of water. Also for shampoo we use a tsp of Shikakai, reetha , amla , hibiscus and Fenugreek mixed in plain water , soaked all night and heated for 2 min the next morning and then use it as a shampoo when in room temperature. Let it sit for 5 mins and then wash it off. I ve been doing all this since ages, so does my parents, ancestors and so on. We were non chemical centuries back and still feel responsible towards the world. Natural way is the best way.❤️❤️ Love to all from India ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@devidevdaar5456]

You can also use hibiscus leaves and guava leaves .Grind them in a mixer adding sufficient amount of water. Another herbal shampoo can be made by grinding a handful of soaked fenugreek seeds and apply just like the gramflour.I am from India and we like to use all these and happy to share these with you. Fairyland cottage..you can use green gram flour too. You are amazing ..love your videos.

[@FairylandCottage]

ah thanks for these tips. In India you do all the good natural stuff. I'll look into trying what you suggested. Thanks so much for watching! Have a lovely weekend .xxx

[@devidevdaar5456]

@@FairylandCottage Thank you so much.

[@roefane2258]

Oh these sound lovely! Can you make big batches of these at a time, or can you only make them right before you wash your hair?

[@chandhanaanil3503]

@Crafter frater yes .. absolutely. You can make them directly into powder and soak the powder before using. Or the way we do is to soak the Fenugreek seeds in yoghurt+water mixture overnight and make a paste of them the next day. Either ways are great for using . Hope this helps 🙂

[@GagandeepKaur-tr1ps]

Thanxx

[@pragyasrishti6469]

This idea came from India onwards..... But we Indian are using highly harmful chemicals containing shampoos....and forget that we don't need these fake processed products... I thank u for reminding us of our very own culture 😘....lov from India❤️❤️

[@nareshbalshi7420]

I have replaced plastic loofahs with pumice stone, utensils scrubber with coconut fibers, toothbrush with wooden tooth brush, facewash with besan and now shampoo with besan as well, to lessen the chemical usage and reduce plastic waste❤️

[@Revolution-tl5wo]

If you're no-poo, besan flour is a great way to get oil out of your hair after your weekly/semi-weekly/monthly oil treatment too. If you want, add an egg. Egg emulsifies oil and boosts the protein. Mix it with fermented rice water for amazing results. And if you REALLY want to stimulate your scalp and make it smell nice, add a tsp or so of cinnamon.

[@khanjahanmollah9556]

Can I use this fenugreek sampoo after oiling my hair?

[@ThyBookie]

For chickpea wash: -2 tblsp chickpea flour - enough water to form paste For Rinse: - 1-2 tblsp ACV - 2 tblsp lemon juice - 1-2c water

[@onestep2596]

Thank you

[@nidhishah9]

Scalp pe chipk jata h flour ...koi solution

[@nidhishah9]

Head lice k lie kya kre?

[@hiyamukherjee7797]

You can use camphor (karpoor)powder for lice. Wash your hair really well and use a narrow teeth comb to take the besan out of your hair.

[@nidhishah9]

@@hiyamukherjee7797 hanji tysm 😊

[@rajanig4421]

Nice to know you appreciate the home remedies we use back in India...love u videos... and your surroundings...i can literally smell the pure air around you in your videos.

[@janakiyeluripati6368]

Actually you can use gram flour/chick pea flour+rice flour mixture to wash your body too. It will be gentle on your skin and dont deprive your body of its natural oils. This is the basic you can add any number of ingredients like green gram flour, fullers earth, orange peel powder, neem powder etc. I use all of them together it gives me a big batch of bath powder and results are amazing. You will have fresh looking smooth skin after every use.

[@saisundaram1153]

In southern India , we use soap nut and shikka kai powder. I remember my mom will keep the water strained from cooking rice and ferment it overnight and use it with the above powders for a smooth well conditioned hair. Eco friendly and eco lovely.

[@abi9372]

Nice to hear that people from other countries also follow indian diy . I am an Indian and I am happy to watch your video .😊

[@christinamartin723]

I love to add chamomile tea to my rinse! I’m blonde and it makes my hair look AMAZING!

[@FairylandCottage]

yes really nice!

[@Noname-177]

How do u add it tho

[@feuerpfeil3]

Hello from Germany. 🙋 I'm following your vlog for a while and it's very inspiring to me. Today I tried this recept. Just used 4 tblsp. cheakpea flour insteed of 2 because my hair is very long, strong and thick, also a bit curly. I have to wash it under the shower and as I realized the chickpea flour feels like a scrubb I got the idea to use it also for my face and body. The result is wonderful. My scin feels fresh and clean, very soft and smoth. My hair looks great as well. Thank you so much!

[@jasminesroay2570]

add plain yoghurt plus a little lemon juice instead of water. the results will be even better xx

[@feuerpfeil3]

@@jasminesroay2570 thank you, I will try it 🙂

[@FairylandCottage]

great to hear!!! it cleans all over the body....

[@geetanair3207]

Ve Girasole In India babies are bathed by using gram flour and milk cream. Soap is not used

[@Lyn4817]

Are you just washing your scalp, or your hair length as well.

[@divyabooshanam7351]

Hey I’m from India. You could use green gram flour too for this if chick peas aren’t available. That too works well. This could be used for body too. Both chick pea n green gram flour. It scrubs the body so well that regular use gives great results

[@FairylandCottage]

Yes go for it and let me know how you get on. x

[@divyabooshanam7351]

Hey i meant it can be use. We use it that way in India. Chick pea n green gram paste is regularly used here. I hv used regularly during school but now I hv stopped using coz it needs a lot of time. If chick pea causes dryness of skin green gram can be used.

[@divyabooshanam7351]

N don’t forget to pour some water n get it off the floor after bathing

[@FairylandCottage]

thanks so much for that tip! I'll give green gram flour a try! x

[@Barbie16661]

Is chick pea floor sattu? @divya

[@priyabindal55]

I am from India and I use gram flour also for washing/scrubing my face and body. I have gone 15 days now without using readymade face cleanser. I mix Gram flour with milk and little lemon in it and it works wonders

[@gc6497]

I decided not to buy shampoo anymore. I will try this. Thank you for this: I really appreciated your advices

[@blacksheep9772]

Im about 3 weeks into no poo, and still trying to find what works for me. My fine (& lightened) hair feels a bit heavy and greasy right now. Used several wash methods, but scalp still trying to learn not to produce so much oil. Am going to try chickpea flour today, thankyou for sharing! And thankyou to the Indian people for figuring this out in the first place. 🌷🌷🌷

[@lillefrance7406]

I tried this yesterday. My hair feels great! Wish I had known this before. Thank you 💕!

[@jyotis5732]

Hi, interesting recipe, will try this out. Approx a month now, I have been washing my face with gram flour with few drops of honey. I mix fine gram flour and not so fine/ grainy gram flour together, it cleases my face wonderfully. And after that just wipe my face with ACV toner that I have made. My face skin has improved so much in such a short while. I also use rice water as a toner as well. Works great. Mentioned it if you'd like to try that.

[@heatherweber531]

what type of skin do your have? what is your recipe for the rice water toner and the ACV toner. do these get rinsed off after applying?

[@jyotis5732]

@@heatherweber531 Hi, my skin is a combination skin, T - zone being oily. It's good to test the ACV toner on a small portion to your skin to see if it's not too strong for you. If it's too strong it might give a burning sensation..if so, just dilute it with more water. ACV toner and Rice water are not to be rinsed. I wash my face with gram flour mixed with honey, tap dry and then using soft cleansing pads apply ACV toner, let it dry off and then apply rice water.. let it dry and apply lil cream mixed with olive oil. ACV toner : I make it the simple way, ACV + water. 1.5 tsp of ACV (I use Bragg's Raw - unfiltered with "Mother" written on it). 100 ml filtered water. I keep it in a glass bottle. (Ideal recipe is 1 or 2 tbsp ACV to 150 ml water). Quantity of water and ACV can be adjusted. You don't want it to be strong. Rice water: I prepare 100 ml rice water.. So whenever you are going to cook rice, just wash it nicely and soak it with filtered water for more than half an hour to 1 hour, stir the rice a bit and pour that water to your spray bottle or a small bottle. Always Keep it in the refrigerator. My bottle lasts for 10-15 days. And it's good to keep lesser quantity so that it doesn't go bad. I do both ACV toner + rice water as ACV cleanses very well, removes bacteria and rice water has good nutrients. My skin quality has improved so much, and i don't feel the need to wash my face often also. I hope this suits you. ✨

[@jyotis5732]

@@heatherweber531 Please note for ACV toner, I mentioned I use "tsp" for myself.. and ideal recipe suggests "tbsp". Just make sure it's not too strong. And test it on a small patch of skin before applying fully.😊✨

[@yulana990]

ACV is NOT to be used for skin. It is an ASTRINGENT, meaning it dries the skin out and can irritate. That is why its populair who acne, but it is also harmful. Please don't spread information that can actually harm, irritate and damage skin. Someone's face is not like a scalp, vinegar is not for the face, even tea tree oil is safer for acne, and even tea tree is bad for the skin because its irritating! Rice water is fine but has no use for skin, its beneficial for hair. Also everyone should always wash their face 2x a day, you mentioned that you don't feel like you need to wash your skin a lot, but that's a sign of ACV being DRYING. It is an ASTRINGENT. If you are oily, focus on humectants, not creams, oils and astringents. Astringents dry you out, oils are way too heavy, it makes no sense.

[@Blessing927NJ]

@@yulana990 Hello, I have used ACV for a long time as well on my skin and it has worked beautifully for me. It is well know that you can dillute ACV with water to make a toner and it is very beneficial for your skin. Just not sure about where your Information was coming from...

[@moniquecarcel5500]

I have been using the chick pea flour to wash my hair now for 2 months and I live it.I make a rinse for my hair from rosemary from the garden.Thank you for showing us this video.

[@SusiQf]

Do you have to do a rinse after?

[@moniquecarcel5500]

@@SusiQf You have to rinse it well with clear water, you don't have to do a herb rinse after that's just my choice.

[@annep2420]

@@moniquecarcel5500 how do you make your herb rinse??

[@moniquecarcel5500]

@@annep2420 I pick a few stems of Rosemary. I put them in jar and add warm water. I leave it for a while then strain it into a bottle. I then pour it over my hair and then towel dry.

[@taralanger9279]

I tried it today and it really works!!!! I have wavy curly hair and it works great me, I am definitely making the switch and sharing 😄 Thank you so much!

[@oneirosnauta]

Hi! I've tried it a couple of times, my hair are also wavy. But to me it takes So long to get off all the little grains of flour from my hair! How do you avoid it? Don't they get stuck everywhere in your hair??

[@taralanger9279]

@@oneirosnauta hi! I just mix my chickpea flour with a little bit of baking soda, I do 2 TBSP of chickpea flour and then I put maybe 1/4 of a tps of the baking soda to the flour not letting it be a thick mixture but more on the runny side and put it on my wet hair as when I did it with dry hair I had a super hard time getting it all out. I rinse it really well, longer than normal since I do it like her and wash only once a week, and I use the rinse she suggests afterwards with the lemon and apple cider vinegar water. It's been almost 3 weeks for me without shampoo and conditioner and I'm so super happy!

[@oneirosnauta]

@@taralanger9279 thanks a lot! I will give it another try!

[@nortinita]

I use my own home-made shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo: aloe vera, a tiny bit of baking soda and of home-made citric venigar, finally, rosemary. Conditioner: horse tail water + the aforesaid home-made vinegar. My hair has never been as curly as it is now.

[@nidhishah9]

🙌

[@ne6537]

وصفة الشامبو .. ٢م صحين الحمص اخلطه جيدا مع القليل من الماء ثم اضف ٢او١ م خل التفاح ٢م عصير الليمون

[@AniSKZ4141]

Hi, yes we used to use this kind of chick pea pwd on hair which is oiled with coconut oil and left to seep for 1/2 an hour. Amazingly chickpea flour can also remove the oil well. Word of caution... 1. Pls wash thoroughly else the pwd bits can still be stuck to your hair ( this can be shaken off or combed out once the hair is dry) 2. Pls take care to clean the drainage well with enough water as to avoid clogging in the future. 3. This is not for daily shampooing. You can shampoo this way once is 2 days. Rest assured you will hv beautiful, soft, healthy, natural coloured, manageable hair.

[@FairylandCottage]

Thanks for spending the time to write out the recommendations... x

[@pdk9903]

Thanks for a great video! You're a joy to watch! I'm in my first week of no poo-ing, trying to use locally sourced products, so am using local organic rye flour for cleaning and apple cider vinegar for rinsing. Tried this once now, hair felt amazing. Plan to use nettles, chamomile and peppermint for rinses in the future. Oh, and sage I've heard is good too (not a fan of rosemary). Saying hi from Finland!

[@cayesh1234]

Anyone else on a 2AM zero waste tour of KZbin?

[@suziechampagne357]

Me

[@desireemesser8799]

Can you show how to make homemade natural perfumes please?🤗🥀🌹🏵️

[@FairylandCottage]

Thats a great idea!

[@desireemesser8799]

@@FairylandCottage Thanks! I'll be looking for it in the near future! I'd love to know how to make homemade natural inexpensive perfumes with essential oils and such. For our selves and our home.😊

[@SweetyHelen92]

I use essential oils into a mix of alcohol and water :)

[@bangash8364]

@@desireemesser8799 see this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKeqnaaJgMZ_bNk

[@begoodtoyourself9591]

Hi there my lovely! I’ve tried this Gram flour shampoo. But I’ve changed it a bit, I used half Gram flour half Rye flour. I mixed this using boiling water & a hand blender. It was foaming , I let it cool then I transferred it into an old shampoo bottle for easy application. All I can say is wow !!!! I’m impressed it cleansed my hair sooooo well . Even though I oiled my hair the night before, waited 10min then rinsed my hair !! I’m happy with this & will continue to use it .😘👍

[@FairylandCottage]

Be Good To Yourself ah nice! I wonder is the half half better than just pure gram flour. I'll give that a try next time. I never thought about mixing in blender. How much water did you use? Same as me or more?

[@begoodtoyourself9591]

Fairyland Cottage hi there ,,,, the consistency was more like a pancake batter. The hand blender was just to make it easier for me , being to lazy 🤣plus no lumps ! So now I’ve got a container with mixed flours in it (50/50) . 👍 Yes do try this ,, it left my hair very soft . Then applied some coconut oil while my hair was half dry.

[@jyotsanaparui7603]

What is rye flour? Is it mustard seeds please let me know

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

@@jyotsanaparui7603 rye flour is flour from rye grain. The Latin name for the grain is secale cereale if that helps. In some European countries it is blended with wheat to make a darker, hearty bread. Not mustard...

[@pattyhsiao2738]

Thanks for sharing! I have tried no poo for a week and found no poor in the creek and hair dry by sun works best for me.

[@arunajwala2507]

Since six months i apply lemon juice with double of it ,water ,after half an hour i rinse my hair with Reethaa extract. It works amazingly. Though India has a hot climate.

[@nazneentamboli3900]

I have been following this method but found that my hair feels greasy again after 3 days, so I improvised and it worked for my oily scalp. I add 1tbsp apple cider vinegar to the 2.5tbsp chickpea flour now with some water, apply it into sectioned hair and let it dry into my hair for 30minutes minimum. Then I wash it with water. This made sure that my hair remains grease-free for a week. I alternate between apple cider vinegar and curd/yoghurt for alternate weeks so as to not make my hair too dry but also condition it with yoghurt. I'm completely shampoo free now and it reduced my shower hair fall. I love it!

[@nidhishah9]

Head lice n dandruff k lie kya kre?

[@FairylandCottage]

great adaption!

[@annesimon537]

I use a bidet bottle to apply the vinegar rince. It distributes it more evenly.

[@MissFlutterGirl]

Great tip about using a t-shirt to dry your hair. Thank you!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ally Coxon you're welcome! Thanks for watching xxx

[@n_thenameoftrust]

@@FairylandCottage can't we use towel to dry hair?

[@ca6177]

I switched to using T-shirt drying and it is better! Will have to switch to no poo! I wish I had learned a lot of what I’m learning as a 65 yr old much sooner! Thanks for info!

[@anyazempel975]

I absolutely love this recipe, so here's some things I learned for those of you just trying it out!: 1. The flour will sometimes get stuck in your hair, but it'll come out once your hair dries! 2. I've found that in order to get most of it out IN the shower, to rinse it out, brush my hair, and rinse again. 3 (just for the no-poo method in general). I would invest in a boar bristle brush as it helps to distribute your natural sebum (the oil buildup on the scalp) down the hair and keep it moisturized. 4. (Again for the no-poo method in general). I only 'wash' (use this method) about once every week, I've found that anything more than that can make my hair a bit dry. 5. Try to sleep with your hair in a braid as much as possible, as it helps keep your hair tangle free and shiny! I've been using this method for a little over 3 weeks now (and I've been shampoo free for about 3 months) and my hair and health have never been better, the only time my hair is truly 'greasy' is when I'm under a lot of stress or I'm sick. Other than that, I use a very small amount of oil after the shower and my hair is super shiny. Thanks for sharing this method!

[@lizzylou5637]

I tried this on my fine, oily hair and it was very, very drying. If you’ve never used chickpea flour on your hair in any capacity, I’d try it on a small section before doing the whole head. But I adore your flour face wash!!! It’s amazing!

[@loombandz6722]

Does it works like a kaolin clay? I tried the kaolin clay wash, urrgh its too drying, maybe I just put a lot, i'll try it with a sprinkle next time and see what it does.

[@shanavaznasarabadi2843]

@@loombandz6722 Try adding a bit of oil or yogurt to your wash. Also adding coconut oil may help. Every hair is different so you may have to play with it but this recipe is worth playing with. Also if you hair is used to shampoo it will take some time for your hair to get used to the new routine. Good luck if you want to go poo-free.

[@blessed9491]

Add 1tsp fenugreek pwd as it conditions the hair

[@alinefaure3646]

I had the same problem with rye flower and also soap nut/shikakai wash but then I came across the Eastern European solution - 1 egg yolk with 1tbs honey. I use an ACV rinse afterwards and my hair is beautiful. I also have thin and oily hair. Still need dry shampoo on day 2 or three and wash every 5-7days, depending how it goes

[@lizzylou5637]

@@alinefaure3646 do you add the honey and yolk to the rye flour or do it afterwards?

[@gloriapatriciagarrard614]

Thanks ever so much for this!!!...I’ve been using these ingredients to wash my hair for over a month now and I could not be happier!!! Perfect for my curly hair and I could finally get rid of my dandruff!!! 🥰😘💕

[@FairylandCottage]

brilliant to hear! Green gram flour works the same and is suppose to be for dry hair whereas gram flour is for oily hair... I was told recently...

[@gloriapatriciagarrard614]

Fairyland Cottage WOW! That’s why gram flour’s worked wonders for me!...and I forgot to mention that it is saving me a fortune on fancy shampoos and conditioners! Thanks again and I love all your videos! 💖

[@LA-hw6yv]

I have used today only and the results were.. . . . Soft, clean, manageable and amazing hair. But what happens after the day of Cleansing the hair is yet to be seen. So let's see!!

[@FairylandCottage]

keep me posted of results. great start..

[@LA-hw6yv]

Thanks for replying back!! And after three days, I noticed the need for cleansing my hair again. I live in a humid area though it's winter but still, the greasiness creeps into my hair faster. I cannot explain that feeling and today again I cleansed my hair. However I had given my hair a hair rinse for that earlier.

[@ashananjundan6690]

Hello, please advise if using chikpea flour removes oil from hair?

[@deepikas5123]

@@ashananjundan6690 chickpea flour will absorb excess oil. Incase u have dry skin/scalp it will dry it out further.

[@nidhishah9]

@@deepikas5123 plz hindi me explain kro...

[@Zunaira]

Oh my gosh I LOVE this girl.... thank you for the ZW inspo!!! I never thought about the protein benefit. & you are looking beautiful as always. 💓💓

[@FairylandCottage]

Eco Goddess hehehehe thanks girl! Let me know if you use the flour. I'd love to hear your thoughts ❤️😘🌈

[@elizabetgyemant6853]

oh my gosh I just tried this and it's amazing, it looks and feel like I used shampoo, but oh my gosh I did nooot. I'm so excited for the benefits in the long run

[@elizabetgyemant6853]

@fatima yes, mainly because my hair is damaged

[@user-ni8ep1nk9u]

Very very interesting!!! I use a rinse myself every time i wash my hair. Because I'm a nature blond and I don't dye my hair, I use chamomile, of course. 🌼🌼. I love it! It leaves my hair smooth, shiny and with a beautiful smell. No conditioner needed any more!!!!! Yiota, Greece🌼🌼🌼

[@SerafEnd]

I love the way you say flour

[@anosjc]

My nani (maternal grandmother) used to use besan or gram flour for washing hair. She had the best hair no grey hair at all even in her 80s! Im from India btw

[@FairylandCottage]

wow now that is a great example.. thanks for sharing.. x

[@harinisankaran897]

I have tried chickpea flour on my face and body during childhood but not on my hair..I will give it a try..thank you for your Amazing videos..you can add the water you boiled for making rice as a hair rinse too, it makes the hair so soft..

[@katrinaleger1819]

I want to share my experience and story. I have very fine thin hair and the crown of my scalp has always hurt dully for the past decade. If I searched around on my scalp any given day I could find tiny water blisters . Fed up with the constant dull pain I decided to try this chickpea flour hairwash to see if it made a difference. It made a big difference! After three weeks of using the chickpea paste [ along with 1 tbl spoon apple cider vinegar/1 tea lemon jce in a quart of warm water as a rinse] I have a healed scalp. No pain, no blisters, and I am watching closely to see if hair starts growing back in thicker. I grind dried chickpeas in my own blender to make the flour. It really cleans the dirt and oil out & the rinse makes my hair super soft. I have heard you can rub a few drops of Argan oil into the tips of your hair for added nourishment as well.

[@leannejago714]

Thank you so much for this tip. I have been using chick pea flour for 2 months and it really does work. It is worth trying.

[@Nrb2003]

I am from India and I had never ever used gram flour ( besan) or green gram flour in India although I had heard of it's use 😬. My husband and I are experiencing hairfall due to desalinated water we use in the Middle East. We were pleasantly surprised to see the results when we used it although my 13 yr old son did create a ruckus when I tried to wash his hair 😂. Hope this also helps my husband get rid of dandruff. Looking forward to giving up store bought shampoos. I love your videos ❤

[@FairylandCottage]

Brilliant your hair is healing.... funny image of your son... good on you for trying it out on him...

[@bethhanlon4135]

Thank you for the video! I am going to try this for the first time tonight. I got my organic chickpea flour! I have been having a really dry itchy scalp for quite some time and absolutely nothing has worked. So here goes nothing! :)

[@lanetower3411]

I use a combination of soap berry water, hibiscus tea and fenugreek as shampoo, but I think I’ll try chickpea next. My hair is long and wavy. Last night I made chickpeas in my instapot and saved the runoff water to use as a rinse for my hair. Added a little ACV. Hair feels v soft today. :-)

[@kathrynlourenco4685]

I've been using chickpea flour for about a month now and I love how it makes my fine, oily hair look shiny and thicker but I am amazed that I don't have to wash my hair every other day! I have been rinsing the ACV/lemon juice rinse from my hair although you didn't say to. Is it supposed to be rinsed or do you leave it in? Thank you for such an informative blog. I have learned so much from you

[@FairylandCottage]

Brilliant to hear... sometimes I rinse out the rinse... other times I just rinse and leave.. I usually leave when it is a herbal rinse...

[@season.appreciation8102]

I've never heard of this! I'm amazed 😲Your hair looks incredible!

[@LyseikoArt]

I start to use peas flour cos it’s cheeper, and I really love the result!!!! Thank you for your video!!!

[@zeehuss7275]

I have a question doesn't the chickpea flour get stuck in your hair? After washing with chickpea flour, my comb, my scalp, my shirt, my pillow had chickpea dust all over it.

[@philsorensen6277]

Incredible! Who would have thought the simple chick pea could do so much. Thanks!

[@swarnajyothipatel275]

Hi Am u r new subscriber from India We also use soaked soap nut along with hibiscus leaves both for shampoo and conditioner purpose I love u r channel

[@bingsballyhoo711]

That sounds like it would smell lovely.

[@LivenLove]

I want to do this for my hair and my environment, i think there will be drastic reduction in shampoo bottles if we all do this..i hope i could do something about the packaging in which I get my chickpea flour.. there aren't any options in my area to buy it without packaging

[@sheilaking9936]

It looks like it would be good to try. I am vegan and I have always been interested in natural and easy hair care. Thank you. :))

[@FairylandCottage]

sheila collins totally worth a try! You've nothing to loose :-)

[@marymaria329]

I was wondering, if the chickpea flour blocks the drain? Love your content. Thanks 🙏🎄🎀

[@jmcd411]

I just tried this tonight and so far I love how my hair feels. I don't usually blow dry my hair but I did a little bit tonight since it was suggested. let's see how tomorrow looks.

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah great! It’s different but works 😁

[@kkay3784]

My hair is extremely thick and course and very long, reaching to my waist. I tried the chick pea poo and followed it up with the rinse as suggested. My hair is pretty clean, but matted and dryer than before. I am trying the mask to see if that will help soften it up and help me make it more manageable. I would like to cut it, but no time or money! (The mask recipe from this site is on my hair as I type.)

[@FairylandCottage]

hehe I hope the mask helped... its my favourite... the chickpea flour shouldn't really dry the hair... maybe use less and skip the acv and use herbal rinse instead... let me know how you go...

[@kkay3784]

Thank you, @@FairylandCottage ! You are the most supportive member of my alternative community! Well, the mask sat an hour, though it I didn't make enough for the amount of hair I have. I will double the recipe next time. Anyhow, though I feel sure I rinsed well, perhaps that also needed to be done more thoroughly, as today my hair feels as though it has a filmy, stiff quality to it. I was, however, to get a brush through it. Huzzah! Can you point me in the direction of a recipe for an herbal rinse? I was unable to find it on my own.

[@kkay3784]

NEVER MIND! I found it!

[@squash6497]

I had the same problem when I tried no-poo. I ended up going back to shampoo and conditioner as I found the vinegar rinse just turns my thick wavy hair to straw. I just buy refillable shampoo and conditioner from the bulk store now, but I'd like to try no-poo again someday

[@kkay3784]

Sophie K I used an herbal rinse w no vinegar the 2nd time around. It went better, tho ended up brushing out the flour granules that didn't go down the drain. This time was better, so no more vinegar for me. The mask seemed to help. I will keep at it, but it is a challenge!

[@aishwaryaamin469]

She is just magical :)

[@hopefortheworld5296]

It really does work. I use regular pea flower.

[@SantaMonicaMonica]

This is so cool. I love all of your videos so much because I just love this kind of stuff! You're hair looks so soft and fabulous.😘

[@FairylandCottage]

Santa Monica Monica .... thanks Monica! Yeah I'm always delighted when a natural alternative actually works!!!

[@rachelina97]

Amazing! I just stumbled upon this video and would love to know if this recipe works for us ladies with itchy sensitive scalps. I can’t seem to find and shampoo or conditioner that my scalp likes. I know most natural products are better for sensitive skin in general but if there is anything specific for eczema on the scalp, that’d save me from this life time of suffering.

[@oliviacr1576]

I too have eczema on my scalp and my sister recently did me a head massage using 3 drops each of lavender and tee trea oil to a tblspoon of olive oil to see if it would help my incessant itching and oh my goodness, I did not itch for a whole 3 days!! It felt wonderful. As soon as the itching comes back I add a drop or 2 of each directly to my scalp and rub and the itchiness stops. Its greatly improved. Lavender essential oil is the only oil I understand, that can be applied directly on the skin but I found I was totally fine with the tea tree essential oil too. All the best!

[@blessed9491]

Even if doesnt help it won't spoil your hair as its all natural ingredients n no chemicals ..take a tsp each of chickpea flour n fenugreek pwd n soak for 5-10 mins in curd /yogurt bfr you wash yr hair n it shd be in a runny consistency .hope that helps😊

[@vamshiusha]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber from India. I use chickpea flour for scrubbing my face and body in the winter. You can make facepack with it by mixing yogurt and turmeric. It reduces black spots. I didn’t know about this hair wash. Thanks for sharing. I will try it. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah brilliant! thanks for subbing from my favourite country in the world!

[@sidehustlewithgloria]

My hair is super thin and our well water is hard (I believe). But I will try this. 😉

[@monyscell8352]

I do the same thing but with rye flour from my bulk food store. Rye flour also has protein including vitamin B5 - and it has the perfect pH for hair. These methods are similar to using soap nuts as the cleaning is done by the saponins (soap like substances found in the waxy layer on the outside of the soap nut berry or in the case of the rye on the outside of the grain) I wash my hair into a bucket happily supplied by the owner of my bulk store - bulk stores get their nut Butters and such in plastic buckets and giving them another use keeps them out of landfills. I put the bucket into my bathtub and wash over that - it keeps the mucky mess in the bucket and when I'm done I just flush it down the toilet. It's safe for my septic tank and hopefully helps clean my toilet at the same time.. lol. I don't use a vinegar rinse. Firstly I hate the smell of the vinegar but as far as I know this practice of vinegar rinses started with the baking soda and vinegar no poo method. That particular method isn't good for the hair as many who have damaged their hair with it know. The vinegar was necessary to neutralize the alkalinity of the baking soda, but it's very harsh on hair to first fry it with something so alkaline then attempt to neutralize it with acid. I should note that in order to activate the saponins is best to use warm water similar to how you would when using soap nuts directly in the laundry. I'm curious about the Chickpea flour - I'm going to try it myself to compare but thought I would share what I do in case anyone has trouble finding the Chickpea flour (it's also referred to as Besan on many packages in case that helps). Thanks for another great video and for sharing! :-)

[@FairylandCottage]

thats such helpful information. thank you for spending the time to write it out. I would be very interested in how the chickpea flour differs for you to the rye flour. I have eased off acv now. I just use the herbs from the garden infused in water. I have found it much better.

[@monyscell8352]

+Fairyland Cottage - thanks so much for your response. Your videos have been really helpful and inspiring. Absolutely, I'll be posting again once I've made some comparisons. I was so thrilled to see this video. I love the zero waste movement but above all I want to see women able to make healthier choices and gain the freedom that comes from being more self sufficient by making their own products. The 3 toughest swaps (and likely the most toxic personal care products we use) are shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste. So seeing alternatives for those in particular thrills me to no end. I would love it if you would do a video showing any herbal hair rinses you come up with :-)

[@FairylandCottage]

delighted to hear that! I think I showed the herbal rinses in the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXiwo3uAh6yte5o They are really simple just herbs in water steeped for a bit.

[@monyscell8352]

+Fairyland Cottage - thank you! I don't know how that one got away from me but I must hand missed it. I'll check it out. Sending some fairy dust your way ;-)

[@BM-cz5uz]

This is also a great 'bath soap'. Growing up here in India, this replaced the usual soap bar once a week. A bit of an effort, but your skin felt like silk!

[@FairylandCottage]

ah nice I must try that!

[@manjeeravedantam2053]

I am going to try this as you mentioned that your hair got lot thicker & stronger. Thank you

[@FairylandCottage]

it worked for me and many others who have tried... good luck and remember it is different than shop bought shampoo but I got use to it quickly.

[@swatipai168]

You can use oil to condition your hair. Then use chickpea flour mixed with soap nut water to wash off the oil in the hair. It will make your hair less frizzy. In India we use oil to massage the body and use mixture of chickpea flour, turmeric and milk instead of soap to clean our body. The chickpea flour is rubbed on the body until it dries n falls off this helps as natural hair remover as well.

[@FairylandCottage]

Swati Pai wow. Thanks so much for all that information.

[@HappilyIndian]

Amla, Reetha & Shikakai water is the quitessential perfect hair wash/rinser 🤗

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah yes I have used that too! so great...

[@HappilyIndian]

@@FairylandCottage your receipe sounds great & hair look absolutely lovely. I am not sure but maybe regular use of lemon can lighten hair colour.

[@joannecarroll5504]

Towels don't frizz your hair (unless they're full of scratchy synthetic fibres), rubbing your hair esp while it's wet causes frizz & split ends. Instead squeeze & pat the moisture out with your towel, tshirt etc. If you really must rub, ensure you don't go up the hair, only downwards from the scalp; each hair cuticle is covered in thousands of tiny little scales & rubbing upwards causes them to stick up, making your hair appear dull & frizzy. Combing downwards or gently 'brushing' downwards with your towel will help flatten the cuticle & polish it, helping your hair to shine. Best wishes.

[@anapaulatutui3646]

Id like to keep watching about no Poo ;) and your experiences on it , sometimes it’s difficult to do the first step in changing habits , for me specially about body , hair and skin care. But seemed that it’s worked for you !!

[@FairylandCottage]

I totally understand. Start slowly and with one thing and then change accordingly to your liking. x

[@ingridf5542]

Well i just did this now only i tweaked it a bit. Used shikakai powder along with gram flour n some water n poured it all over my hair. It made my hair clean but only a bit frizzy as u mentioned.

[@FairylandCottage]

Fantastic! I heard about Shikakai but never tried yet. Great idea. Im glad it all worked for you. I wonder what specifically the shikakai does for the hair...x

[@Izzy-fr1zu]

Hi, Thank you so much for sharing this! I tried your Shampoo today and it works really great for me! Instead of using the lemon juice-ACV-rinse, I rinsed my hair with cold water at the end. When you have soft water, there is really no need to use a vinegar-rinse :)

[@FairylandCottage]

so true... soft water is the best!

[@cheemengsee490]

I shampoo very infrequently, like about once every 2 to 3 weeks and I use castille liquid soap with a short ingredient list. I also have an Indian shampoo that comes in powder form and smells like some Indian spice mix. But I'm going to try your chickpea flour shampoo. Think I will love it!

[@jadegriffin2497]

Oh my GOD. I am so deeply in love. I've tried so many different DIY shampoos, but this.. this is the best. I've not washed my hair in 5 days! Which is huge for me! It's only just starting to feel a little less clean. Incredible. My 3 year old keeps saying her hair feels really soft now too -- we have been trying to find her a gentle shampoo as anything with soap burns her skin. Thankyou so so so much for this recipe!

[@FairylandCottage]

great review!! thanks for sharing.. you can also try green gram flour or rye flour or even fenugreek powder (this one makes hair super super soft)

[@jadegriffin2497]

@@FairylandCottage I'm searching the internet as we speak! Thanks again!

[@carolinefavre7901]

Hi Niamh. I tried your shampoo recipe juste now. I was a bit more generous in the proportions because I noticed through your video that the chickpea paste doesn't make bubbles making it easier to lather. Lol. So I put 4 heaped tbsp. I confirm that my hair is soft. I need to work on rincing better as I see some yellow powder left here and there. I haven't tried the vinegar + lemon juice because I forgot to buy lemons... Whoopsi... So that will be for next time. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe. I feel better using chemical-free cosmetics, and shampoo was the last item I didn't have in natural format on my list. Thumbs up to this and to your work. Thank you very much. Bonjour from France!

[@FairylandCottage]

good on ya Caroline... when you use only 1 or 2 tbsp chickpea flour you should find it easier to rinse out... I have been told by some that chickpea flour is for oily hair.... if your hair is dry or gets dry try green gram flour or methi flour... good luck with the next wash!!

[@carolinefavre7901]

@@FairylandCottage Oh ok. I'll try that. ;-) Thanks for the tip. Have a lovely day.

[@carolinefavre7901]

@@FairylandCottage Épisode 2: I used 2 big tbsps of the flour instead of 4, put enough water to make the paste as thick as hummous, used the apple cider vinegar + lemon juice + water as a rinse => my hair is super soft and untangled (and I have curly hair), and my scalp is less itchy. I also put almond oil on the ends of my hair (I didn't have argan oil), but put a bit too much... In all, I am definitely swaping to this method of shampoo + rinse! One juste needs to get the hang of it afterwards. I'm super happy! :-)

[@Yebaoh]

Thanks for the recipe I just experiment mine today is amazing God bless you keep it up

[@OceanPancake]

This looks so cool!!! Congratulations on hitting 2 thousand subscribers. You are amazing and inspirational Niamh!

[@FairylandCottage]

MyVeganExperiment ... awh thanks darlin! 🤗

[@aparnapadmanabhan2619]

Hi You can use hibiscus leaves to make a natural shampoo. Put them in a blender with water and make paste. Filter the juice and apply the thick juice on the wet hair and wash. 100% natural product for a healthy hair (in kerala, its being used since ages. My grandma taught this to me ). can apply argon oil to give a smooth texture.

[@FairylandCottage]

Hibiscus flowers... humm very nice... I must give this a try. Thank you for sharing. x

[@iam_ms9723]

I really have very good and healthy hair and fenugreek seeds contributed a lot to it. Fenugreek seeds can suit for anybody. 👍

[@aasthamadaan895]

@MadhushriHow do you use fenugreek seeds for hair.? And does it help in controlling hairfall??

[@iam_ms9723]

@@aasthamadaan895 you have to soak methi in water and grind it and use this paste as hair mask and after 1 hr wash it once in a week you can do it , it has many benefits so you go and try it out whether it suits to your hair or no. Try it for 1 or 2 months if that works then it's great. 👍

[@lydiasamuel8820]

@@aasthamadaan895 you could also grind the dry methi seeds in a blender, sieve and use the fine powder to make the paste when necessary. Will save time. However I agree that soaking a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds over night and grinding it by adding water little by little in instalments and grinding to a fine lathery paste works best. You wil be surprised how much water gets soaked in and the volume of 1 teaspoon of the seeds become a glassful.

[@aasthamadaan895]

@@@lydiasamuel8820 thanks both of you for your helpful reply.. I am currently using them in a different way. Just adding some in a bottle of oil and keeping them for 4-5days..and definitely it has made my hair so softer.. Before i had such frizzy hair but now they are so much better...

[@geetanjalisharma3030]

You can also add a little plain yoghurt. An alternate to this is 'Multani Mitti' to wash your hair. My mom used it on my hair and it works so well.

[@LindaWolfe20]

Looks very clean and healthy.. Thanks

[@divyachandra797]

Love ur utensils

[@FairylandCottage]

Divya Chandra ah thanks! X

[@twilightvelvet5409]

So simple and saves time ❤️thanks

[@louiseisobelevans]

This was two years ago! Wow… ok, have you stuck with it? I used a aloe shampoo base with E.O. For smell for a while…. I have psoriasis so change up often… shampoo bars or just olive oil soap bars 🧼 I’ve tried too… all seemingly wrong 😑 for hair… too harsh or leaves hair crunchy, if you know what I mean? Soooo I’m gonna try this! Many thanks 🙏 btw … I totally slipped back into mainstream haircare products as I love frizzease and Aussie hemp shampoo… bad plastic mama

[@JeanGenie92]

I've loved this so much. It works great! Thank you for easy, not overwhelming alternative recipes 🥰

[@FairylandCottage]

Jean great to hear!!!

[@socialmedia434]

Loved your video. I was on baking soda and vinegar rinse for 7 years. To take it to the next level, I switched to water only rinse one month ago. Though i want to continue this,i feel i have a build up in my scalp, which i want to get rid off,atleast once in a month. I don't want to go back to baking soda, chickpea flour rinse sounds ideal. Looking forward to your next video on no poo. :) - SK

[@FairylandCottage]

social media .... 7 years wow that's amazing! Give the flour a go and let me know how it works for you! Especially how it gets rid of build up.... xxx

[@socialmedia434]

I washed my hair with chickpea flour and absolutely loved it!!. My scalp is squeaky clean, hair is shiny and soft. And i did not even do a ACV rinse. I will definitely do this again.

[@FairylandCottage]

social media ... woop woop!! It's brill isn't it. I just can't believe I haven't been using it all my life. Thanks for letting me know. Spread the word. X

[@socialmedia434]

yeah its amazing. I cant stop raving about it. I am from India, I have used chickpea flour as face wash before but never knew i could wash hair with it.

[@FairylandCottage]

social media ... ah lovely! India is my favourite country in the world. I love how when you are washing your hair, any leftover flour can be used to wash your face!

[@chrissievandyke171]

I did try this technique, but it made my hair too gummy. I didn’t want to go back to regular shampoo, so I went back to 1Tablespoon I’d baking soda or you call it bicarbonate of soda, in 16 oz. of warm water, then I rinse in warm water. Then I use 1Tablespoon of Apple Cider vinegar with 16oz of warm water. Blessings!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah nice yes some use the bs and acv. Glad you found a combination that works for you..

[@sonalsharma5293]

It’s old indian way to wash hair .. chickpea flour is also used as face n body scrub since ages .. homemade yogurt n milk cream is used with chickpea flour in face n body scrub

[@FairylandCottage]

sounds divine!

[@blessing198]

I remember my grandma used chickpea flour to wash her hair in India

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah very nice... my Indian friend uses it to wash her hair... the simple old ways are best eh!

[@maloryestone1328]

Very interesting, I am intrigued! I have tried baking soda in the past, and it was a disaster! I will definitely give this a try! Thank you for the video...

[@FairylandCottage]

Malorye Stone ... yes, baking soda is extremely alkaline and can be too harsh on the hair( yet it's the main thing you hear people use ) let me know how you get on with the flour. I'm genuinely impressed with the results. X

[@SatyaIsatya]

I really like ur idea of trying gram flour on hair..and ur ideas r simple and useful..and like ur videos like wached ur every video...

[@FairylandCottage]

Satya I.satya thanks for saying that. Let me know how you get on if you try gram flour in your hair. X

[@AvtarSingh-qe6ld]

I also have Bsc nursing degree 😊. Thank you for this video.

[@thehealthjunkie8996]

I absolutely love your videos!! Thanks so much. Will try this x

[@LizzieDeanMakes]

Congrats on hitting 2K subscribers Niamh! Another great video 😍 I just bought some more shampoo bars from funky soap so will wait and try this shampoo another time - I love the idea of adding some lemon juice to my ACV rinse! I have some jojoba oil - will that work in place of argan oil? Xx

[@FairylandCottage]

Lizzie Dean Makes yeah jojoba oil is great too! I found soap bars dried my hair. Let me know how yours go. Thanks for your always encouraging support xxx

[@mestudentam]

Thank you so much, I try it and its work with my hair 💜and its lighten my hair a little

[@cozeydaze]

I just found your channel and loving all your videos! I have cut back washing my hair for the last year and I just watched this and decided to give it a try! Really loved the gram flour, it smelled nutty and my hair feels soft. I made a right mess of the rinse which I won't be doing again! I will put it here because it's funny but hopefully no one else is as daft as me...I left pulp in because I didn't have a juicer so just squeezed out some lemons and really struggling to get all the bits out of my hair! Also I think I got some lemon in my eye or it went up into the steam or something because my eyes were all itching and blood shot! So I won't do that again ha ha! Anyway I also want to try your seed hair gel! Thank you!

[@FairylandCottage]

Haha Suzanne that was a dramatically funny story! Thank you for sharing... The hair gel mask if brilliant! you should go into comedy writing... you've got talent!

[@lenilunatic1396]

thanks a lot, you help my hair

[@emma-511]

Another awesome video!! I've been using the curly girl method for nearly a year now so have been using conditioner instead of shampoo but this is even better. The ACV rinse is soooo good! Thanks so much for sharing ❤

[@FairylandCottage]

Essentially Emma ah interesting! I never heard of the curly girl method. Let me know what you think if you try the flour xxx

[@yaelv4712]

I loved washing my hair with rhassoul (clay) until it severely clogged the plumbing in our house! I have a lot of hair and unfortunately need to wash it quite often, so I used about two tablespoons of clay every two days. I am back to "natural" shampoos from Lavera now although I prefer my hair looked with rhassoul. The results with rhassoul seem very similar to the ones you get with chickpea flour. I never experienced any transition period.