I had to take this post down yesterday so I am reposting it today for you. In a world where everywhere we turn there a toxins, how do we make sure we are reducing the amount that we are exposed to. Detoxing my hair was one of the last things I did. To be honest the last time I used chemicals in my hair was just after my son was born. I made sure I didnt do anything while is was pregnant but I didnt even think about how the toxins may have entered him from my breast milk. So really it wasn’t the best thing to do, but its done now and we are all on our journey. I hated my curly hair, we always want what we do have right? I found this amazing product that would straighten my hair and I loved it. So when I admitted to myself that this was also toxic i decided to do a cleanse. I followed the steps from Maria Hannaford at Econest, See my blog for her details The aim of detoxing your hair is to get rid of all the gunk and crud that builds up on your hair and scalp after years of shampoo and conditioner use. You want to do this so that you can switch to 100% natural plant oil-based cleansers and conditioners, and you want to do that so you enjoy a truly healthy scalp and naturally shiny hair without slowly poisoning yourself! I also think it’s interesting to ponder this fact: modern shampoo as it is known today wasn’t introduced until the 1930s with Drene, the first shampoo with synthetic surfactants. Before that, traditional shampoo was made entirely of natural oils… So, how do I do it without looking like a dirty teenager for two weeks? Step one: operation degunk If you’ve been using shampoo and other hair products (like conditioner, hair spray or gel) it’s a good idea to wash with a bicarb soda paste* a few times – say once a week for two or so weeks (no soap or shampoo during this time) – to get rid of all the silicone that will have built up on your hair follicles over time. This is really a necessary step in the process of degunking your hair and switching to all natural products. I feel I should warn you though – as your hair follicles unclog, so too will your natural oils flow. You may find that your hair feels oilier during this time. It will settle. Patience. Mine took three or four weeks, but it did eventually calm down. *To make bicarb soda paste, simply mix 2-3 tablespoons of bicarb soda with enough water to form a thick paste. Massage this into your scalp, then rinse thoroughly with water. To finish off, rinse with a solution of 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in 1 cup water. That’s a vital step, don’t miss it. This will help to seal the hair follicles (so they don’t dry out) and balance the pH. Just be careful not to get any in your eyes. It stings (trust me). Once you’ve degunked your hair, you can make the switch to all-natural shampoo alternatives. Step two: wash (castile soap) Castile soap is made by saponifying plant oils. It’s a traditional method of making soap, which results in soap that is very pure and very mild (you can wash your face with it). Whilst traditionally, castile soaps were made only out of olive oil, these days most are made of a mixture of a few different plant oils. This is totally fine, but my personal preference is to use 100% pure olive oil castile soap. It’s the most gentle out there. You can buy pure olive oil versions in Australia, if you like. Use castile soap diluted. I use 50:50 castile soap and water or castile soap and runny honey. It’s too drying if used straight up. You can also add essential oils for a bit of aromatherapy action, and to help treat certain scalp conditions, like dandruff. Ask your local health food store for advice. Tip: After cleansing with castile soap and rinsing with water, use a final rinse of 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in 1 cup water. This keeps your hair soft and shiny, adds volume and importantly, re-balances your hair’s natural pH, so that the hair follicles close and your hair doesn’t dry out. Tip: If you notice soap build-up on your hair over time, simply rinse with a bicarb soda paste, and finish off with an apple cider vinegar rinse. Just don’t use bicarb soda too often (once in a while is fine) as it can dry out your hair. Condition Conventional conditioners coat your hair like plastic, which is why your hair turns out so silky smooth. Unfortunately, this only dries your hair out further in the long run and locks you in a cycle of product use. Basically, when you’re using conventional conditioners, you’re hair isn’t actually soft and smooth – it just appears that way because the follicles are coated in silicone and other plastic-like substances. Traditionally, plant oils were used to condition hair after cleansing. They add a lustrous shine without drying. Simply rub a TINY amount of a light oil, like jojoba oil or argan oil, into your palms and then massage into the ends of towel-dry hair. If your hair is coarse or curly, you might like to use a heavier oil like coconut oil. Comb through and dry as usual. You can also use oil as an overnight treatment by applying a little more than usual and washing it out the next day. I do this every two weeks to keep my hair from going brittle. This information was sourced from Econest she has an awesome blog, go check it out I couldn’t find a real close up of my hair so here is a fun one I hope you found this interesting. Email me with any questions. 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Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:20:24 +0000
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