Washing with baking soda....
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Topic: Washing with baking soda....
Posted By: Alexsandra
Subject: Washing with baking soda....
Date Posted: March 11 2008 at 8:55pm
| Has anyone ever tried it? I'm considering it, but I have no idea where to began. |
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Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 12 2008 at 12:20pm
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I use it from time to time. I usually put 1 tsp in 2 c warm water and pour it over my head after I wash or conwash. What I like doing better though is putting 1 tsp baking soda into my cheap conditioner (suave, vo5 or white rain) to wash with. My hair feels cleaner putting it into my conditioner to wash with as opposed to just pouring it over my head. |
Posted By: _Princess_
Date Posted: March 12 2008 at 9:30pm
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What does tha bakin' soda do for hair? ------------- |
Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 7:52am
| It acts as a natural cleanser without all of the harsh chemicals like the ones found in shampoos. |
Posted By: BeautyWitch
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 9:44am
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I do it at least once a week. Every other day if I'm wearing my hair loose. ------------- http://www.fotki.com/beautywitch - My Pics 
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Posted By: MsMahoganyRed
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 10:23am
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Didn't know that....thanks ladies!!! |
Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 1:29pm
No prob!
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Posted By: Alexsandra
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 4:24pm
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Thanks mbell. I'll try it out and post my results next week:).... |
Posted By: _Princess_
Date Posted: March 13 2008 at 7:15pm
Thanks mbell, gotta give that a try when I take my hair down.. ------------- |
mbell825 wrote:Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 14 2008 at 8:55am
| U guys are welcome! And yes, please keep us posted, I love hearing positive results! |
Posted By: mslady
Date Posted: March 15 2008 at 9:00pm
| Am I the only person that has had trouble using baking soda for shampooing? I am a natural and boy did it leave my hair harsh & dry. Maybe I used to much or did something wrong but I didn't like the way it left my hair. |
Posted By: BeautyWitch
Date Posted: March 16 2008 at 10:59am
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^^I'm natural too but my hair always feel soft after using it, and my products work better too. How do you use it? I mix a little in my hand with my conditioner and massage it in my scalp. Whatever gets on the length of my hair is form rinsing it. I only do the full length once a month or so for clarifying and I use more. ------------- http://www.fotki.com/beautywitch - My Pics
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Posted By: Alexsandra
Date Posted: March 16 2008 at 11:36am
| Hey BeautyWitch, are you suppose to rinse your hair with "Apple Cider Vinegar"? I hear that a lot from people...or can you just rinse with water? |
Posted By: mslady
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 4:32am
I was mixing it with water making it a paste and applying. But I didn't use AVC afterwards. Do you think that was the issue? Maybe I should prepoo first. However, I will try it again using a conditioner instead and see what happens. The water where we are located is hard water and I usually have to deep condition something serious even after regular shampooing. |
Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 9:28am
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I'm relaxed and also use apple cider vinegar from time to time. I like mine diluted well so I mix 2 tbsps acv with 160z water and slowly pour that over my hair after washing with the baking soda. I then put on a quick conditioner (usually Suave something) without rinsing the acv out. Leave the condish on for 1 min then rinse. It leaves my hair feeling really detangled and the smell doesnt linger. |
Posted By: BeautyWitch
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 10:55am
I always pre-poo also so that might help and the conditioner helps to soften the hair. ------------- http://www.fotki.com/beautywitch - My Pics
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Posted By: mochamom
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 11:03am
Mbell, I do this as well ------------- Mocha |
. I love not having my fingers get snagged in hair o tangles
Posted By: mbell825
Date Posted: March 17 2008 at 1:41pm
| Mocha, same here. I havent done the acv in awhile, I need to get back to it! |
Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: April 24 2008 at 7:30pm
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Beautywitch!
I really love your natural hair in that top model pic! Any tips for me on how to start the process and what products to use for moisturizer, maintain, styling, etc.? I just posted a new topic called Going Naptural
 . I really wanna go for it, cuz its hot and Im in TX! LOLThank you for your help!
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