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QuestionIs it OK to use dish soap to wash your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Dish soap is not a good replacement for shampoo. It is very harsh and will strip away all of your hair's natural oils.
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QuestionCan you just use conditioner without shampoo?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can, but you want to be sure that you are using a light-weight conditioner. Apply it from roots to ends and massage it into the scalp.
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QuestionWhat is the no-shampoo method?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.The no-shampoo method involves washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. It is intended for naturally curly hair and enhances the curl pattern while preventing dryness.
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QuestionWhat can I use instead of shampoo to wash my hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can mix baking soda or vinegar into water to cleanse your hair. You can also cleanse your hair with light-weight conditioner, a process known as co-washing.
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QuestionAre shampoos bad for you?Patrick Evan is the Owner of Patrick Evan Salon, a hair salon in San Francisco, California. He has been a hairstylist for over 25 years and is a Thermal Reconditioning Specialist, dedicated to transforming difficult curls and waves into sleek, straight hair. Patrick Evan Salon was rated the Best Hair Salon in San Francisco by Allure magazine, and Patrick's work has been featured in Woman’s Day, The Examiner, and 7x7.Shampoo isn't bad for you, and it's useful for cleaning your hair. However, shampoo may cause side effects like build-up and damage.
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QuestionWhat are the benefits of using apple cider vinegar in your hair?Patrick Evan is the Owner of Patrick Evan Salon, a hair salon in San Francisco, California. He has been a hairstylist for over 25 years and is a Thermal Reconditioning Specialist, dedicated to transforming difficult curls and waves into sleek, straight hair. Patrick Evan Salon was rated the Best Hair Salon in San Francisco by Allure magazine, and Patrick's work has been featured in Woman’s Day, The Examiner, and 7x7.Apple Cider vinegar is great for shiny hair! The low pH closes the cuticles and creates a glass-like surface.
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QuestionCan I make my own shampoo?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can make your own shampoo by mixing 1 part water and 1 part liquid castile soap. If you have dry hair, add a small amount of light vegetable oil or glycerin for moisture. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for added scent or other benefits (for example, studies show that tea tree oil can help fight dandruff and fungal infections).
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QuestionWhat happens when you don’t shampoo your hair?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf you stop shampooing, you may notice that your hair does not dry out as quickly. If your hair is very fine, though, you might experience a lot of oily buildup. In some cases, going without shampoo can cause irritation or make dandruff worse, so talk to your dermatologist if you notice these issues.
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QuestionCan I wash my hair with just water?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can wash your hair with just water, but water alone won’t wash away oils that build up on your hair. If your hair is naturally very dry, thick, or curly, this isn’t necessarily a big drawback. However, if your hair is very fine or oily, this might be an issue. It also won’t get rid of any built-up hair products, so you’ll have to thoroughly wash your hair with clarifying shampoo before you switch over to water only. Going without any kind of cleanser can also eventually lead to clogged pores, itching, and irritation in your scalp.
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QuestionIs the amount of baking soda and warm water only for one treatment, or does it last a while?Community AnswerIt depends on the length of your hair and the amount you use. Luckily, a mixture of water and baking soda doesn't go bad. You just need to shake it before each use since the baking soda will settle at the bottom of the container. You could also just keep a box of baking soda in the bathroom and mix the amount of solution you need every time you shower.
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QuestionCan hair be washed with only water?Community AnswerYes, but it takes your hair time to adjust. Avoid using hot water, as this will cause your hair to be oilier.
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QuestionCan I use lemon juice to clean hair?Community AnswerMix lemon juice and coconut oil, and apply this mixture to your hair. Leave it in for 15 or 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
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QuestionAfter I wash my hair with baking soda and vinegar, do I still use conditioner?Apply some magicCommunity AnswerNo. The vinegar serves as the conditioner; you don't need to do more.
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QuestionHow often should I use this method to wash my hair?Community AnswerOnce a week or so.
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QuestionIs hair normally oily?Community AnswerDepends on the person. However, shampoo tends to deplete the natural oils from your hair, causing the scalp to overcompensate and produce excess oil. When you stop using shampoo, you may find your hair quite oily for a couple of weeks, as it is still overcompensating. But after a while, you hair adjusts and stops overproducing oil.
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QuestionWill my hair stop growing if most of the time I keep it in a ponytail?Community AnswerNo, the hairstyle you wear doesn't affect your hair growth. Just don't pull it too tight.
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QuestionDoes dry shampoo help?Irfana SalamCommunity AnswerToo much dry shampoo can make your hair look dull. Dry shampoo should only be applied to dry hair. Don't rub it in immediately after spraying it on—give it a few minutes to absorb the oil at your scalp.
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QuestionWhat if I do not have baking soda. What else can I do?Community AnswerThe lemon juice method works just as well as the baking soda method.
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QuestionWill braids make my hair grow?Community AnswerBraids will not influence the growth of your hair. In fact, almost nothing can. If you're interested in growing out your hair more, look into biotin supplements! They can strengthen and improve any hair you grow.
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QuestionDo I need apple cider vinegar when doing a baking soda shampoo?Community AnswerNo, I use the baking soda shampoo, and it works just fine without apple cider vineger.
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QuestionCan I wash my hair with water only after swimming?Community AnswerYes, you can. Wet your hair thoroughly before going into the pool so that it doesn't take in as much chlorinated pool water.
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QuestionIf I usually wash my hair every day, how often should I only use only conditioner?Community AnswerBased on my personal experience, using conditioner is good for the adjustment period wherein the scalp produces a lot of oil to compensate due to the sudden change of the routine. I would recommend using conditioner every other day during this period if there's an excessive buildup and strong smell coming from your hair or scalp.
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QuestionCan I use the vinegar and soda method on dyed hair?Irfana SalamCommunity AnswerPlain white vinegar, when used as a mixture of equal parts vinegar and warm water, will help to remove hair dye.
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QuestionCan I apply oil at any time?Community AnswerYes, though many people find it more convenient to do it in the evening when they'll be home for a while. Apply it for two hours or overnight and do this couple of times in a week.
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QuestionI hate using shampoo because my scalp always goes into oil overdrive after I wash with shampoo. Can I just use cold water and conditioner during my shower routine?Community AnswerCold water is really just to gently cleanse your hair. Doing that alone would probably be fine, but if you add conditioner (which is basically adding the oil the shampoo takes) to your already oily hair, it would only increase the oily feeling.
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QuestionWould lime juice work instead of lemon juice for mixing with the conditioner?Community AnswerYes, they have the same benefits.
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QuestionWhen I use conditioner, should I use it like I use shampoo?Community AnswerNo. You should apply to to the ends of your hair; avoid the roots. Applying it like shampoo will make your hair overly greasy.
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QuestionHow many times should I wash my hair with this method?Community AnswerYou should wash as often as you normally would.
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