Over the past few years, washing your hair with anything besides shampoo seems to be all the rage. From celebrities to the girl next door, everyone seems to be curious about the “no-poo” method of hair cleansing.
We now know that many traditional shampoos often act as a detergent on your strands, removing the natural oils that protect your scalp through the use of harsh sulfates. This can cause your hair to produce more oil than usual to compensate for the loss, which will continue to make your hair greasy. We’ve rounded up a few “no-poo” hair cleansers for you to try so your hair can look soft and voluminous all summer long.
1. Coca-Cola
Supermodel Suki Waterhouse recently revealed that she rinses her hair with Coca-Cola to get tousled, defined waves. To try out the trick for yourself, leave a can of Coca-Cola open overnight, then pour it over your long hair and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it out thoroughly. Then, cleanse and condition your hair as usual.
2. Baking Soda
To cleanse your hair with baking soda, simply combine a few teaspoons of baking soda with water in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray the mixture into your hair where you would normally use traditional shampoo. Begin the process by applying the product to your roots, then continue to gently massage it throughout your scalp. Allow the product to sit and absorb in your hair, then rinse with warm water to cleanse.
You can use the baking soda to cleanse your hair as often as you would have normally washed your hair with regular shampoo, since it won’t damage your strands while still removing dirt and excess oil. A box of baking soda often costs less than one dollar, so you’ll be able to cleanse your hair over and over again at a very affordable price.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
After cleansing your hair with baking soda, you can use apple cider vinegar in place of your conditioner. It will give you soft, shiny hair while removing product build-up, plus it’s crazy affordable! Simply combine one part apple cider vinegar with one part water into a spray bottle, and use it after your natural shampoo remedy.
4. Green Tea
Another budget-friendly way to cleanse your hair is to use green tea. You can use whichever brand or type of green tea that you desire. The tea should be strong and thoroughly cooled, so allow it to seep for about an hour before use.
Once it’s cooled, pour the tea into a spray bottle, combined with about ¼ of a cup of apple cider vinegar. Allow the mixture to sit in your hair for up to 10 minutes before thoroughly rinsing your hair with lukewarm water.
If you’re looking to try a little something new when it comes to your hair cleansing routine, check out one of these DIY recipes. Have any of these methods worked for you?