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Waste Free Haircare: Shampoo Without the Bottle

Waste Free Haircare: Shampoo Without the Bottle

By Becky Striepe on December 19, 2011

Shampoo bars are nothing new, but Gear Head Shampoo gives the shampoo bar a facelift with their super cute no-bottle shampoos. Like they point out on the site, it’s a little bit ironic to spend the big bucks on organic shampoos that come in a single use plastic bottle.

Category: Health+Beauty, Living, Shopping+Services | Tags: buy handmade, hair care, natural haircare, plastic waste, shampoo bar, single use plastic, waste

No 'Poo Update: White Vinegar Experiment

No ‘Poo Update: White Vinegar Experiment

By Becky Striepe on April 27, 2011

We got a reader question about the vinegar part of the no ‘poo regimen, and it was so interesting I thought I’d do a little experiment!

Category: DIY, Health+Beauty, Living | Tags: baking soda, beauty, hair care, natural beauty, no 'poo white vinegar, no poo, no shampoo, vinegar

No 'Poo Update: Shampoo Free Living

No ‘Poo Update: Shampoo Free Living

By Becky Striepe on June 1, 2010

For folks who aren’t familiar with the idea of No ‘Poo, it’s a haircare regimen that involves washing and conditioning your hair without any harsh chemicals. The cheapest, easiest way to do this is with our old friends baking soda and vinegar.

Category: Health+Beauty, Living | Tags: beauty, beauty supplies, hair care, no poo, shampoo

Homemade Shampoo Update: Winter Hair Care

By Becky Striepe on November 19, 2009

Homemade, sulfate-free shampoos might need a little recipe-tweaking in the dry winter months. Back in August we talked about going no ‘poo. If you missed the first post about it, no ‘poo is a hair care regiment that’s shampoo free. The most common practice is to wash your hair with a baking soda solution and [...]

Category: Health+Beauty, Living | Tags: ACV, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, conditioner, hair care, no poo, shampoo

What the Heck is No 'Poo Anyway?

What the Heck is No ‘Poo Anyway?

By Becky Striepe on August 13, 2009

Whenever I mention to someone that I’m doing the no ‘poo thing, it gets quite the reaction! Despite its confusing name, no ‘poo has nothing to do with fecal matter. Though I have to admit that the association does make me giggle. So what is this no ‘poo business about? The ‘poo is short for [...]

Category: Health+Beauty, Living | Tags: ACV, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, conditioner, hair care, no poo, shampoo

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