#nopoochallenge

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Hair Transformation!!!! Roughly 2 years of hair growth with only minor detours along the way (aka my undercut shaving a few inches off..no pun intended). I've seen the most growth once I stopped dying my hair AND I saw major growth last month when I did the #nopoochallenge . Definitely something I may try again in the future. Maybe for a video???? Now that I'm back and focused on changing my diet back to #wholefoods and #plantbased , I can't wait to see changes in myself, body and mind! . . . #vegan #transformation #hairjourney #allnatural #naturalist #holistichealth #minimalist #zerowaste #mypersonaljourney #newme #whoisshe #veganpower #rawvegan #raw #mostlyraw

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The ‘No-poo’ method

Hey everyone! After extensive research and willingness to try anything to get healthy hair, I’ve recently decided to ditch the shampoo and just do water washes! I decided not to go down the Bi-card soda/ apple cider vinegar route for numerous reasons.

I got lots of great information online but there were very few pictures of the results (especially long term). So, I kind of had to take a leap of faith. Luckily for you guys I will be documenting my no-poo journey during what we call the ‘transition phase’ when your scalp is completely confused by your lack of chemical cleaning and gets used to releasing it’s natural oils on a less frequent basis. 

Now, my hair treatment background is not a kind one. From the age of 11 I began bleaching my hair with home dye’s. Eventually at 15 I decided to go for a more natural look with a honey blonde (way less maintenance) and a year later went for the ombre look, re-bleaching my ends. I could leave my hair like this for up to 12 months without even having to consider touching it up, success! It was relatively healthy, was long and had a natural wave. 

Then (cue dramatic music) I started going to the hairdressers. At 19 and having not touched my hair for 18 months, I decided my now barely-ombre hair needed a touch up. What i wanted was a medium brown, fading to amber then into a beautiful blonde. What i got was a dark cap off brown, a line going from ear to ear and blonde with brown streaks through my mids and ends. 

Fast forward 8 months, i decide i want frickin silver hair, go on a sporadic 6 month bleaching binge at the hair dressers to get my hair all one colour. At the last hurdle, i decided to give up. My hair was a less than appealing out-grown bleach look, 6 inches shorter, dry and depressing. 

I cut off all the unhealthy hair and chose to take the plunge into a world of natural remedies...and how much more natural can you get than your hairs own oils and water? So here is the start of my journey. I hope this will help those who are in need

[eastcentrallove]

Here is my first No poo video! For some reason it starts late…….just have it start from the beginning!

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Why No Poo

Honestly, I just find it super interesting and want my hair to grow longer, strong, and healthier. 

I’m not overly paranoid of chemicals, a vegan, organically inclined, etc. I do however appreciate a more natural approach and cutting down on harmful chemicals certainly doesn’t hurt the cause. 

What I’m Currently Using: J.R. Liggett’s Shampoo Bar. Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, Boar Bristle Brush, Wooden Brush, Water rinse between washings and I expect I’ll cave and use dry shampoo now and again

Hair Type: Medium thickness, Not currently color treated, Past shoulders

[exploitedproletariat-blog]

Day 5. #nopoo . I woke up like this. Literally. 90's t-shirt an all. Maybe not as a Snapchat filter. Today is a bit of a struggle, some parts are frizzy, some parts are oily, and Wisconsin winters aren't helping me with all the crazy static. I got this though. It's wash day and I will be doing a mask as well... maybe... I also started the inversion method last night. #noshampoo #nopoochallenge #nopoomethod #inversionmethod #organic #naturalhair #haircare #longhairdontcare #longhairjourney

[exploitedproletariat-blog]

Adjustment period going ham on day 4. Hair went from mostly straight and stringy to starting to curl. Come on curls. I've not seen much of you in a while! Close up of day 4 hair of #nopoo. Can't wait to see if my stronger curls will actually come back! Another water wash tonight. #noshampoo #hair #haircare #nopoochallenge #nopoomethod #naturalhair