Awesome way to wash your hair that works!!

 Yes! I have finally found an affordable and effective way to wash my hair that is chemical-free and doesn't leave my hair feeling greasy or tangled. Thanks to the One Green Generation blog, I was able to find this method and adjust it to my own needs.

All you need is baking soda, vinegar, water and         

two empty bottles.

Why all the fuss over chemical-free products you may ask. Well For one thing, whatever you put on your skin and scalp is absorbed directly into your blood stream so it makes sense to be aware of what all those strange ingredients in your lotions and hair products are and what they can do to disrupt your body's natural balance.

Many of the ingredients in shampoos and lotions are all chemicals derived from petroleum and contain compounds called "xenoestrogens" (as do plastic and styrofoam containers). These foreign estrogens can disrupt your body's natural hormone balance and may be linked to many disturbances including: Fatigue, infertility, irregular menstral cycles, PMS, man boobs, weight gain, estrogen dominance, blood sugar imbalances, mood swings, memory loss, depression, etc...

My hair after 3 weeks of using this method. 

No grease, no build-up. Hair is much easier 

to brush through without using conditioner.

Since I am trying to get my own body balanced and restored to health, I am avoiding these harmful chemicals as much as possible, hence the new method of hair washing, which, is turning out quite well for me so far. I urge everyone to give this method a try. It really works and it also makes your scalp feel healthier, and your hair shinier! Here's how you do it:

Ingredients:
Aluminum-free baking soda
Braggs Apple Cider vinegar
Water
2 empty containers

Directions: In first container mix one part baking soda to three parts water and shake well. In second container mix one part vinegar to four parts water and shake well. You may also add your choice of essential oils or a cinnamon stick to the vinegar mixture to make it smell good. I like to add clove oil to mine. It smells nice and spicy plus it makes your scalp tingle.

In the shower, apply the baking soda mixture to dry scalp. Work it into scalp until whole surface is covered. No need to put it on the rest of your hair. Let sit for about three minutes and rinse. Next add the vinegar mixture, starting at the scalp then working to the ends and rinse. If you have longer hair and the ends are dry you can add a little alcohol-free natural conditioner (to ends only) and rinse. I have really long hair and I have noticed that I rarely need conditioner any more with this new method since it makes my hair easy to manage. If you do use a conditioner I recommend Aubrey Organics.