Hello hair lovers,
I haven’t used any chemical shampoo for four month! It’s been four month that I’m learning how to read the ingredients on shampoo bottles. Four month ago I was a marketing victim, today I am aware and proud to be!
In Mars 2013, I became responsible for myself and our environment. And guess what? I feel so much better in my mind and body
From one day to another I changed my beauty habits after reading an article and all its commentaries (the article is in French and I am working on its translation for you). Just on time because my bottle of shampoo was empty (the universe’s timing was perfect).
My hair June 2013 – Naturoce
First, let’s introduce my hair: blond, thin, no volume, getting greasy super mega quick and fitting perfectly in the marketing categories for shampoo « volume boost » or «for oily hair » or « greasy roots/dry ends »”I had so much choices to choose from in supermarkets, lucky me! My hair has been the same for years and I got used to wash it every couple of days instead of everyday (crazy me!).
I came back from Asia a year ago and because of numerous changes (water, humidity level, food,etc.) I got dandruff or similar, it was very itchy. However, one day clean and the next awful.
I didn’t buy any anti-dandruff shampoos or other marketing remedies, I didn’t consult any doctors. What I did is learn, learn and learn more to be aware and to stop following what the society has to say about how I should care for myself. I got rid of the itchy dandruff on my own with natural ingredients.
What I learned and applied:
- Sleeping with your hair loose so it can breathe: I used to attached my hair in a ponytail to go to bed thinking they would grease less but I was wrong, it’s way better loose. If you hair gets greasy overnight, you have to identify why: you are sweating (room too warm?, duvet too hot?), your pillow case is not so clean (you slept a few nights on it with greasy hair), other reasons. You are the one who knows. Actually it’s not only about your hair, unharmonious conditions in your bedroom can easily compromised the quality of your sleep.
- Wash your hair less often: Getting this habit takes time. At the beginning your hair won’t be so nice but with time and patience it will become better. As well, be inventive and find some hair styles to cover the grease: ponytail, bun, hairband, headscarf, hat…
- Ban your hair dryer, hair straightener and every other hot electrical tools for your hair: Our hair dries naturally so why would you force it with heat and consume electricity? I know that some of us have thick long curly hair or even in winter it gets cold with wet hair. Find a solution: why not using a microfiber towel to dry it?
- Have a good hair brush (to takes care of your scalp and hair): I was brushing my hair with a simple plastic brush but discovered that it wasn’t good for thin and no volume hair. I invested in a brush with boar bristles (Denman). It’s not natural but it makes a massive difference compare to my old one: more volume and brighter hair already! Natural hairbrushes with wood pins are really good too and it will be my next investment. Different brushes for different hair.
- Learn how to read the ingredients of shampoos and other hair products: Know which ingredients are better for your hair and the ones you can use for special treatments. You need to learn how to read the ingredients list: INCI (International Nomenclature of cosmetics ingredients). In a lot of countries (Europe, USA, Japan) this list has to be written on every products sold from food to hair products. Obviously every country has its own regulations so be aware. My advice, if you don’t know how it’s made, don’t use it. Slowly learn, you will discover how many natural ingredients you already have in your kitchen that could be fantastic for your hair. I will talk about ingredients specific for hair in a next article.
All the new habits I have taken, brought me a better knowledge of my hair and scalp. Through time and lots of hair experiences, I learned what was best for my hair and scalp.
I will share with you my experiments.
And you, have you applied new healthy habits for your hair?
Have a shiny day!
Oce
Link to an article about natural wooden hairbrushes
Tags: hair, hair products, hairbrush, healthy habits, natural hair, natural ingredients