If you choose to go ‘No Poo’ you should be prepared for a few weeks when your hair will look and feel greasier than normal. This can be anywhere between two to six weeks, depending on how oily your hair is. For curly hair, rinse out the conditioner as much as you like. The more coily, the more you should rinse. Low poo is a great option if you can’t face ditching the shampoo just yet, but you want to reduce your exposure to chemicals that can be bad for your hair. No Poo Although this haircare technique has been around for a long time, it became more popular in 2001 when hairstylist Lorraine Massey published her best-selling book “Curly Girl: The Handbook”. Next carefully dry your hair with a towel, making sure you don’t disturb your curls. Then leave to air dry.

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If you can bear the initial few weeks as your hair adjusts, it is a great easy way to keep your hair looking good. Co-Washing If you enjoy using shampoo to make your hair look and smell great, but don’t want to use chemicals to clean your hair, then this list of low-poo shampoos is bound to give you inspiration on which natural shampoo is best for you.

All these synthetic ingredients are chemicals that don’t need to be there. It is possible to have healthy, shiny hair that looks and smells great without them. If you have curly hair, it’s also worth reading the section on the Curly Girl Method above for more low poo hair care tips.]

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Instead of using shampoo, you apply conditioner and massage well into the scalp to help remove any residue. Then rinse, dry and style as required. For wavy hair, don’t rinse completely and leave a protective layer of conditioner still in your hair. Many people find that by following this method, they are able to retain natural curls, minimise damage to the hair follicle, reduce dryness and reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. It’s based on the idea that synthetic shampoos are just a product of our culture and only remove the natural oils from our scalps and potentially causes irritation.For coily hair (super voluminous with very tight curls) then you should avoid cleansing as much as possible. Simply wet your hair and go straight to step 2.

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This encourages your scalp to create more oil to compensate with you then need to remove using shampoo. It’s a vicious cycle that can take time to break.There is a way of going no-poo successfully, without having to resort to vinegar or baking soda! Deva Curl No-Poo Cleanser is specifically made to use as a conditioner which also cleanses. It takes the place of shampoo and can be used for the CGM. Therefore, it has no ‘poo’ ingredients. It has been extremely popular, and particularly suited to those looking for ‘weightless moisture’. We imagine this to be good for fine wavy hair. Instead, you can use pure water, baking soda and vinegar, honey, oils or even seaweed powder. This depends on your hair type, your culture and your personal preference.

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Noughty aims to create simple products that don’t come at the price of the planet. All of their products are made with 97% natural ingredients.For coily hair, wrap your hair in a towel and leave it for 15 minutes to allow your hair to absorb the moisture. Rinse completely. There are lots of low-poo shampoos available online, but they can be harder to find in supermarkets such as Tesco and chemists such as Boots. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has researched the toxicity levels in a range of commercial shampoos which explain why they can be bad for you, and what the potential risks of exposing yourself to these ingredients are, ranging from allergies to cancer.