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[Danno]

https://www.consumerreports.org/heal...tic%20products.

How often should you really be washing your hair, anyway? To find out this and more, we spoke with experts like Geeta Yadav, MD, a dermatologist; Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist; and Katherine Riley, owner of Katherine Jon salon in New York and an educator for Eufora.

What Is the No-Poo Method?
The no-poo (or “no shampoo”) method is a hair-cleansing technique that removes shampoo from the equation, says Yadav. Instead of using shampoo, followers of the practice use alternatives such as apple cider vinegar, a cleansing conditioner, or just plain water.

Cringing? Hear us out. Your scalp has natural oils that help nourish the hair, Yadav says. She says that while shampoo is meant to remove dirt, sweat, grime, and oil from the hair and scalp, overusing it—or even using it regularly—can strip these natural oils, leaving your hair and scalp dry and flaky. With the no-poo method, your hair is still being cleansed, just not with shampoo, therefore eliminating the risk of stripping away those natural oils. Ultimately, it ensures that the hair and scalp are balanced and healthier.

Is the No-Poo Method Healthy?
The no-poo method has an army of passionate followers, but that’s not to say it doesn’t come without controversy and a few eyebrow raises. The main concern among anti-pooers is that it leaves the hair and scalp feeling oily. Sure, nixing shampoo from your routine may initially leave your hair looking and feeling greasy, but if the method is done correctly, it can balance out how much oil your scalp produces in the long run.

According to Katherine Riley, owner of Katherine Jon Salon in New York and educator for hair care brand Eufora, forgoing hair-stripping shampoos (like clarifying formulas) keeps the scalp from overproducing oil, which is key in maintaining optimal scalp health.

Think about it: When your hair is oily, you cleanse it with a shampoo, which whisks away grease and buildup but takes away your scalp’s natural oils along with it. Your scalp is now squeaky-clean (which really just means it’s dried out), and begins to overcompensate for the lack of oil by producing even more, Yadav says. So you cleanse it again with shampoo in an effort to get rid of the excess oil, and the process repeats.

It’s a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break, but the no-poo method helps to regulate hyperactive oil glands in the scalp and make for a more balanced mane, Riley says.

Benefits of the No-Poo Method

While New York-based dermatologist Dendy Engelman says the no-poo method can be beneficial for everyone, there are some hair types that are more susceptible to the drying effects of shampoo than others and may experience better results from the no-poo method.

One hair type that falls into this category is curly hair. “Curly hair is prone to dryness because it’s easier for the scalp’s natural oils to travel down straight strands than it is for curly hair,” Yadav says. The no-poo method, however, can help curls maintain maximum moisture, resulting in more defined curls, less frizz, and more manageability, Riley says.

For those with fine, brittle hair, Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist based in New York, says the no-poo method can help improve your hair’s bounce. She says harmful ingredients like detergents are often added to shampoos to cleanse, but they can end up drying out your hair and leaving it looking flat.

Removing shampoo from your routine means your hair won’t be exposed to these harsh chemicals. Rather, it’ll retain more of its natural oils and result in more volume, Engelman says.

How Long Does the No-Poo Method Take to Work?

Just like it’s important to give your skin care products enough time to work their magic, the no-poo method requires patience, which can understandably turn some users off. There’s no instant gratification involved, and the “adjustment period” (as it’s commonly referred to) lasts roughly two to six weeks. “Your scalp is so used to being stripped of its natural oils and subsequently working to produce more oil to replenish them, so it takes a few weeks for the scalp to recalibrate,” Riley says. During this time, you may experience excess oil in your hair and scalp as they work hard to regulate sebum (oil) production.

[dan_pdx]

I've heard the theory before, but never made it more than a few days before it starts feeling too gross to continue.

[anotherVTskibum]

I've heard the theory before, but never made it more than a few days before it starts feeling too gross to continue.

You need to get past the gross stage to really test it out. As best I can tell, my scalp adjusted to not having the oils stripped regularly after a week or two, and a few days later my hair was less oily than it had been with daily or nearly daily washes. I ended up getting fed up with trying to mix up baking soda in the right amount and went back to shampoo and conditioner, but more like weekly than every couple of days, and I'd still love to find a solution that worked well to clean my scalp without stepping the oils out of my hair.

[Cruiser]

I use shampoo about once a week during the winter. Only conditioner the other days. Helps my hair, which is light thin blonde, keep from being quite so dry and fly away

[byates1]

Shave it and pierce your ears w safety pins. Punk rock man!

[old goat]

I use unisex medicated shampoo. No problems with it. I can't say what it does for my hair, though, because I don't have enough to tell.

[ötzi]

I don't remember how I got turned onto this stuff but it's the bomb for dry hair and I don't use conditioner with it, I just shampoo like twice a week: https://www.amazon.com/Andalou-Natur...s%2C248&sr=8-1

It says $29 but that's for 3 bottles

[MakersTeleMark]

https://www.dove.com/us/en/p/intensi...00045893080531 and the essential moisture conditioner.

[yeahman]

How long will the mods allow this 2Pole dipshit to continue posting massive amounts of worthless drivel?

[byates1]

Was wondering the same. I think it's ai generated irritating shit. Probably gotta go.

[snowaddict91]

I thought AI would be able to figure out that mountains need to be steep enough to ski.

[spanky]

Is there a way to track a website to know when it has been updated? A reservation website says that their 2024 booking window hasn't opened yet, and they will update the website when it does. Don't want to miss it and don't want to have to check every day.

https://distill.io/

[The AD]

Why does nearly every vet tech have lots of tattoos, piercings, probably dyed hair? Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but why is it that people with those appearance characteristics seem to gravitate towards certain jobs? Anyone have any ideas?

[plugboots]

Why does nearly every vet tech have lots of tattoos, piercings, probably dyed hair? Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but why is it that people with those appearance characteristics seem to gravitate towards certain jobs? Anyone have any ideas?

Because they can. Really.

[byates1]

Same w nurses. Crazy ass ppl. Hairstylists.

[The AD]

Same w nurses. Crazy ass ppl. Hairstylists.

Yes, was going to mention hairstylists. I suspect the med tech folks are very similar to vet techs, but my experience is limited with them.

[Thaleia]

Is there a single go to pc help thread kicking around?

Really don't want to start one for a stupid question. (then again that's never stopped me in the past lol)

[JimmyCarter]

Is there a single go to pc help thread kicking around?

Really don't want to start one for a stupid question. (then again that's never stopped me in the past lol)

What you’re saying is you have a random question that you don’t think is worth its own thread…

Seems like you just built in an extra step

[Timberridge]

I almost had six in a row this morning. What's the the site record? I might go for it one day.

[old goat]

Sorry.

[MakersTeleMark]

That's a solid shit right there.

[JimmyCarter]

That's a solid shit right there.

At least 37 minutes… impressive

[LongShortLong]

Which thread for random unthreadworthy posts?

Some folks make progress deciphering the charred Herculaneum scrolls.

You might remember some news about "purple" a few months ago. They've made it further.

[powdrhound]

I almost had six in a row this morning. What's the the site record? I might go for it one day.

Free lessons on frantic posting are available on Truth.

[El Chupacabra]

Do exterior windshield covers actually work for helping remove ice from the windshield? Or do they just blow away if it gets windy?