I had a minute today and would like to update!
Two years ago I did basically what I now call a "reset" on my hair. My hair felt thin, no life, no bounce, no shine, felt brittle, just blah! Since I was about 16 I dyed my hair a lot. My favorite color was red, any Red! Then I would do blonde high lights. I still have pictures, and I loved the way it looked. But those of you who dye your hair red knows its the color that fades the fastest and needs to be kept up on. Which means constant chemical application. Oh my poor hair. I had constant dandruff, I was using all kinds of shampoos and conditioners to "balance it out" I was using chemicals against chemicals to "balance" LOL OH YES April That's Brilliant! :|
I came across an article about using baking soda and apple cider vingar for hair. At this time I was trying to find a natural way to bring my hair back to life. I used that article as a baseline, and formed my own plan. First I just stopped washing my hair with over the counter shampoos and conditioners, only a hot water rinse. I needed to allow my body to reset itself without help from anything. TWO WEEKS I went without shampooing. LOL At the time I was a stay at home Mom and could get away with this. After that I did my own regiment of baking soda and ACV.... Over time I noticed my dandruff had all but gone away, my scalp wasnt itchy, My hair looked healthy and I was a happy camper.
Two years later I am still very happy I made this change. My hair is so much stronger, thicker and healthier. I can go a couple days without shampooing and just a fluff and brush. ;) I only have to use baking soda maybe two or three times a year if I see a build up, usually in the summer because its warmer and humid. My natural oils keep my hair soft, and I can use an inexpensive shampoo and conditioner for the days I need to wash my hair. Yes an inexpensive shampoo and conditioner, Im very frugal about it. I just do not NEED to spend a lot of money on hair products. When I curl my hair the curls stay in with no problem and sometimes even until the next day.
Absolutely No Regrets!
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