How does this work on hair? I have long, straight, Caucasian hair and am looking to an alternative to my current "no poo" regiment.
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I use it to wash my hair, and the soap (I dilute mine) alone leaves my hair feeling straw like. Even conditioner didn't help. Then I rinsed my hair with apple cider vinegar. The straw like feeling disappears and my hair feels SUPER clean and easily comb-able. You don't realize the residue that is left on your hair after using regular shampoo and conditioner, until you use this. I will never go back.
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I have used it several times on my hair, usually in the summer when my hair has more oil due to sweating. No problems with it and I think you will be pleased when you use it. My hair is very fine and curly and Doc Bronners seems to give me more body in the limp days of summer!
144928
I like it full strength on my (Asian long straight) hair followed by conditioner. It keeps the greasy hair look away for several days... I also don't shampoo everyday.
144929
Straight Castile soap is not so great on hair. The soaps ph level is around 9.5 and hairs natural ph needs to stay somewhere between 5 an 7...... However when mixed with natural aloe Vera gel, and coconut milk it lathers nicely and rebalances the ph levels while still keeping your hair chemical free! Hope this was helpful!
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Shampooing hair is one of the uses listed. On Dr. Bronner's website, they advise that if you use this on your hair, to follow with a more acidic rinse, such as their conditioner or a much diluted Apple Cider Vinegar/water or Lemon/water mixture (1 tablespoon APC to 1 cup water) then rinse with plain water.
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I'm the same race , and yes it was effective for my natural hair. I hope this helps. Good luck
1542541
This is all in one, Shampoo & conditioner. It works wonderfully on my hair. I would say give it a try & I hope it works as well for you as it does for me!
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Hello I'm African American. Yes the product works! I have using it for 2 months! My fine thin hair is growing in well and the shampoo dosen't strip my hair. However I do follow up with a deep condition and a leave in condition. My name is Evelyn and I'm on YouTube.. (MyNaturalMyChoice) Haven't made any videos in while, but soon I will return! I hope this helps.
217710
No. It did absolutely nothing for my hair! I used it for awhile. Nothing! It's a pain in the butt to do as well. I tossed my remainder.
409039
My hair has been straight most of my life but since my daughter was born airs been getting waiver. All I can say is this shampoo seems to bring out that wave and body more than anything else I've used. Since you don't need conditioner with it your hair isn't weighed down.
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I use this weekly, I have 3a & 3c natural hair. I use as a pre-poo. Love it, my hair is stronger and bouncy + shiny. If use after washing use a heating method 4 30 mins or longer your choice.. Hope this helps...
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I did that for 10+ years safely and knew a number of women who had no problem even with long hair. I recently switched to using it leaving it on a short time. I've heard women complain about the daily use but they always leave it on a long time. While it is a shampoo its best at taking care of scalp itch.
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I have long wavey (Caucasian) hair. I use two pea size portions mixed with a pump of Advanced Hairstyle CURVE IT Curl Taming Cream from loreal. It adds smoothing and control without weighing it down. I use it when my hair is damp and I either twist it in a bun or I just go to sleep with it down. It makes my hair feel very soft without the crunch that other products leave.
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I am Caucasian and I use it all the time. I do have very curly hair though.
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No-Poo has zero lather conditioning cleanser for dehydrated hair and scalp. It feels like you are washing your hair with conditioner and leaves it very soft. I find that I mostly prefer to use it on my hair ends; not scalp. Low-Poo has low lather and is intended for normal to oily scalp. They are both sulfate free.
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I got the virgin hair fertilizer. It works for my hair, I still use it. Hope it works for you.
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I want to thank you for posting this review. I am in a simular situation as yourself. I have vowed to stop using relaxers due to thinning in the crown of my head. I have thick corse hair and stopped perming it around December of 2007 and have only had it washed and flat ironed since then. I have been fearing that the flat iron would not work after a while. But after reading your post my mind is at ease. Thanks for the conditioning tips also. :)
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My hair is dyed and I never had any problems. Full disclosure, I did switch to WEN after a couple of months because the smell was driving me so crazy (lots of people like it, it's just not for me). However, I felt like if anything, my hair was healthier with this than with normal shampoos and conditioners, and I live in a desert, so if something is not nourishing my hair enough it starts getting dry really quickly! I was using Loreal dye at the time, as well.
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I only use it when I'm detangling in the shower and my hair is wet and completely saturated with conditioner to make it slippery. My hair is super long (waist length), and kinky/curly (it shrinks up to my shoulders when dry). It's very gentle and fast for me. My mom uses it on her straight relaxed hair when it's dry.
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What I've learned is that every African American beard is NOT the same. You have to give it a shot yourself to determine what's best for YOU and almost have to ignore everyone who tells you what does and doesn't work. Having said that, although I think the Magic Shave powder works best for me, it's very inconvenient. The Wahl shaver is the best runner up that I've found and have been using it for over a year. This is the first time I'm not even considering an alternative. If you give it a shot, you should wait after 2 weeks before deciding if it works because it takes about that long for your hair to adapt. AND I also have to use a trimmer prior to shaving because the shaver only works on micro short hairs. I'm in my 40's and only recently found something that works best for me so the best of luck to you.
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Mine works great. It does not take long at all. My hair has natural wave it is not curly but yes it works great.