Introduction
I’m not here to tell you that shampoo is bad for your hair. There’s a lot of misinformation circulating among the natural hair community, and while it may be tempting to believe that not using shampoo will solve all of your scalp problems, that’s simply not true. However! Washing your hair without shampoo is certainly possible if you want it bad enough (and if you can get over the initial stages), and there are plenty of ways to do it right.
With herbal rinses
Herbal rinses are made up of herbs, roots and flowers. They work to cleanse the hair and scalp without stripping natural oils. It is best to use herbal rinses as a substitute for shampoo once or twice a week, but can also be used in place of conditioner.
Here’s what you need:
One cup of water (filtered if possible)
2 tablespoons liquid castile soap (olive oil base)
1/4 cup aloe vera juice
To make an herbal rinse:
Add all ingredients into a spray bottle or mason jar with lid, fill with water until full. Shake well before each use in order to incorporate all ingredients evenly throughout mixture.
With lemon juice
Lemon juice is a natural cleanser that can help you remove dirt and oil from your hair.
Lemon juice also acts as a natural conditioner, keeping your scalp healthy while removing product build-up.
If you’re suffering from dandruff or dry scalp, try using lemon juice instead of shampoo.
With apple cider vinegar
For those who want to give the vinegar method a try, you’ll need:
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
Mix the half-cup of ACV with the same amount of water and pour it into your usual shampoo bottle. Shampoo as normal, then rinse with the mixture. If needed, repeat this process until your hair feels free of oil and dirt buildup. Rinse thoroughly with warm water (and condition if desired).
With eggs
You can use either the whole egg or just the yolk. Mix it with some water and apply to your hair. Leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse. If the mixture is too runny, add a little vinegar or lemon juice to thicken it up.
With soapnuts
Another alternative is to use soapnuts. These are actually a fruit that grows on trees, but they’re often used as a cleansing agent in shampoo. They come in either powder or liquid form and need to be mixed with water before use. The nuts contain saponin, which is both an antimicrobial and antifungal agent that helps remove dirt while killing bacteria on your scalp and hair follicles.
Soapnuts are great for people who want to avoid the harsher effects of sulfates or synthetic chemicals found in traditional shampoos (and they’re also hypoallergenic). But just because they don’t have any harsh ingredients doesn’t mean you should use them without caution—they can still cause irritation when used improperly! If you think soapnuts could work for you without causing any issues, try this method:
Mix 3 tablespoons of raw honey and 1/2 cup warm water together until it becomes frothy like shaving cream
Pour into a large bowl
Add one tablespoon of finely chopped soapnut powder (or 2 capsules) and mix well until dissolved
With conditioner only
If you’re not a fan of shampoo, but want to clean your hair and scalp without water, conditioner can be used in place of shampoo. Conditioner is not only more natural than shampoo—it also has more lubricants and emollients. These qualities help keep hair from feeling dry after washing with it.
If you don’t like the heavy feeling of conventional conditioner on your head or don’t have any handy at the moment, try using baby oil instead! Baby oil is very lightweight and moisturizing—just make sure to use it sparingly (a little goes a long way). Or if you prefer something even lighter than baby oil? Try olive oil! Just make sure you dilute it with coconut oil so that it doesn’t leave residue on your hair or skin when applied directly from a bottle onto wet strands before rinsing out again later on down the line when finished rinsing off all traces left behind by both kinds of oils combined together in one shot instead just one alone because then there would still be leftover product left behind after rinsing everything out again later on down
By co-washing
Another way to use shampoo less is through co-washing, which is short for conditioner washing. The idea behind co-washing is that you do what shampoo does—clean your hair—but with a conditioner instead of a shampoo.
Here’s how it works: First, rinse your hair with water and then apply conditioner from roots to tips. Then leave it in for five minutes before rinsing again with water. That’s it!
A number of different factors can determine if this method will work for you, including the porosity of your scalp and how much buildup you have on your scalp (more on that later). But if you’re looking for an easy way to reduce the amount of time spent washing/conditioning each day, this may be worth trying out!
These ways of washing hair will still leave your hair clean and healthy.
With the right products and techniques, you can still have clean hair without shampoo.
These ways of washing hair will still leave your hair clean and healthy.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a way to get more natural ingredients into your hair care routine, these seven methods can help. We encourage you to try each of them at least once and see which one is best for your hair and lifestyle. Remember that these are just suggestions—you don’t have to stick with any one method forever! The goal is not to start with something specific and then move on, but rather find the right approach for your own unique needs.
