24-year-old Iris Heikkinen has been practicing the “No poo” shampoo method for 2 years and assures that it is thanks to him that her hair has become thicker and shinier than ever.
A student from Finland told the British online portal Daily Mail that she refused to use shampoo and conditioner because it was they that caused the constant itching of the scalp.
“I used to wash my hair every few days,” she explains, “and found it was almost always too clean. As a result, my scalp became dry and itchy."
This led Iris to start looking for alternative methods of cleansing hair - without shampoo and conditioner. In September 2017, she stumbled upon several groups on the social network Facebook, in which people were exchanging tips on this topic. Many of them recommended the No Poo method, which is popular among wellness bloggers. Its essence is to ditch traditional cosmetics because they contain too many chemicals that are not good for the condition of the hair and scalp, and instead use apple cider vinegar, baking soda or plain water.
The girl liked this method so much that she happily threw out her shampoo and conditioner. At first, Iris, following the recommendations of more experienced comrades, used baking soda to absorb sebum and vinegar as a conditioner when washing her hair, but the scalp, although smaller, still continued to itch. Then the girl decided to completely abandon these products and get by only with water.
“The hair looked oily for several weeks,” she admitted. - But at about the same time I was in the hospital, I had an operation, so in any case I had no time to think about how clean they were. By the time I recovered, my hair was looking normal. Now, when people meet me, they don't even know that I don't use shampoo. When I tell them about it, they are always surprised."
Iris now washes hair exclusively with water every time it takes a shower, and very rarely uses a little coconut oil or neem leaf powder (an herb used in Indian medicine) for extra conditioning.
In the 2 years that have passed since the shampoo and conditioner were abandoned, the girl noticed that her hair became much thicker and wavy, and their color changed slightly, becoming lighter.
The girl admits that her case is not indicative, since each person has their own rhythm and lifestyle, and for those who actively train in the gym, water alone may not be enough to wash their hair, but she notes that her life has become much easier because you no longer have to worry about taking heavy bottles of shampoos and conditioners with you on your trips.
