How does this work on hair? I have long, straight, Caucasian hair and am looking to an alternative to my current "no poo" regiment.
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I use it to wash my hair, and the soap (I dilute mine) alone leaves my hair feeling straw like. Even conditioner didn't help. Then I rinsed my hair with apple cider vinegar. The straw like feeling disappears and my hair feels SUPER clean and easily comb-able. You don't realize the residue that is left on your hair after using regular shampoo and conditioner, until you use this. I will never go back.
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I have used it several times on my hair, usually in the summer when my hair has more oil due to sweating. No problems with it and I think you will be pleased when you use it. My hair is very fine and curly and Doc Bronners seems to give me more body in the limp days of summer!
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I like it full strength on my (Asian long straight) hair followed by conditioner. It keeps the greasy hair look away for several days... I also don't shampoo everyday.
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Straight Castile soap is not so great on hair. The soaps ph level is around 9.5 and hairs natural ph needs to stay somewhere between 5 an 7...... However when mixed with natural aloe Vera gel, and coconut milk it lathers nicely and rebalances the ph levels while still keeping your hair chemical free! Hope this was helpful!
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Shampooing hair is one of the uses listed. On Dr. Bronner's website, they advise that if you use this on your hair, to follow with a more acidic rinse, such as their conditioner or a much diluted Apple Cider Vinegar/water or Lemon/water mixture (1 tablespoon APC to 1 cup water) then rinse with plain water.
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Nope, it works great for my hair and I'm Caucasian. I use it to do pin curls in my very straight hair. I found only a few drops per curl will hold all day. However, if you use too much the curls become hard. Just a side note, this is more of a liquid than an actual lotion.
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Yes it will work on Caucasian hair if it's curly or wavy. I have 3a/3b curls and it works great for curl definition and controlling frizz. Start with a small amount, especially if your hair is thin or baby fine. Also, apply to your hair when it's wet, better absorption that way.
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Hi Stephanie, I too have fine hair and my hair is actually short. It didn't weight my hair down at all. The only issue I had with it is that you can only apply the product when your hair washed and still wet. I have been going to the gym sweating my hair out every other day. So I didn't get to really benefit from it.
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No-Poo has zero lather conditioning cleanser for dehydrated hair and scalp. It feels like you are washing your hair with conditioner and leaves it very soft. I find that I mostly prefer to use it on my hair ends; not scalp. Low-Poo has low lather and is intended for normal to oily scalp. They are both sulfate free.
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You add it into your conditioner. It works wonders! Also if you want you can use it as a pre-poo treatment. By that I mean take as much as you need in your hand and apply the oil directly to the ends of your hair. Then put your hair in a top knot/bun and let the oil sit on your hair for at least an hour then when you are ready to rinse the oil out follow up with your favorite shampoo and conditioner. I was able to tell the difference of my hair in just the first wash.
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My beautician recommend this & told me it can be used on all types of hair for breakage areas. I can tell the difference. I am African American & she is Dominican. I have Caucasian friends that have used it too.
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well, dont we have all the same hair? I guess it will work too. just try it. works great for me
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I am caucasian with baby fine, straight hair and it works great for me. While some companies may market products for particular ethnicities or hair types, it really just comes down to trying things and figuring out for yourself if it works for you.
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What I've learned is that every African American beard is NOT the same. You have to give it a shot yourself to determine what's best for YOU and almost have to ignore everyone who tells you what does and doesn't work. Having said that, although I think the Magic Shave powder works best for me, it's very inconvenient. The Wahl shaver is the best runner up that I've found and have been using it for over a year. This is the first time I'm not even considering an alternative. If you give it a shot, you should wait after 2 weeks before deciding if it works because it takes about that long for your hair to adapt. AND I also have to use a trimmer prior to shaving because the shaver only works on micro short hairs. I'm in my 40's and only recently found something that works best for me so the best of luck to you.
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Hey Vicki, I'm African American as well, however my hair isn't very coarse. My daughter on the other hand has very thick and coarse hair. For years I've been trying to find anything to help with her dry scalp. Nothing worked until I got Wen. Wen was actually designed for African American hair since sulfate really dry out our hair. Her dry scalp is almost gone & I've only been using it for a little over a month now. I've also noticed that her hair has more sheen to it & is easier to comb through. I don't think that by you swimming any damage will be done by using Wen, saying I'm also a swimmer & use Wen on my hair. It's supposed to help restore moisture. But my motto is try it once & if you don't like it don't buy it again. I hope I helped. Have a blessed one. :-)
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Since your hair is short, the product will work better...I am guessing, since for longer hair this product will just weigh the hair down because the texture of it is slimey and heaver. I'd recommend another product for hair texture like a shaping cream by the tea tree brand. I use that right now (also have short hair) and it works great...the texture of it isn't liquidy like this product so it doesn't weigh the hair down. Or check out a hair taffy of some sort....You can always try this product yourself and see how it works for you; everyone has there own likes and dislikes. But I recommend a hair product like I mentioned above because the texture isn't this thick liquidy stuff. Since your hair is short, the product will work better...I am guessing, since for longer hair this product will just weigh the hair down because the texture of it is slimey and heaver. I'd recommend another product for hair texture like a shaping cream by the tea tree brand. I use that right now (also have short hair) and it works great...the texture of it isn't liquidy like this product so it doesn't weigh the hair down. Or check out a hair taffy of some sort....You can always try this product yourself and see how it works for you; everyone has there own likes and dislikes. But I recommend... » Read More Since your hair is short, the product will work better...I am guessing, since for longer hair this product will just weigh the hair down because the texture of it is slimey and heaver. I'd recommend another product for hair texture like a shaping cream by the tea tree brand. I use that right now (also have short hair) and it works great...the texture of it isn't liquidy like this product so it doesn't weigh the hair down. Or check out a hair taffy of some sort....You can always try this product yourself and see how it works for you; everyone has there own likes and dislikes. But I recommend a hair product like I mentioned above because the texture isn't this thick liquidy stuff. « Show Less
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I only use it when I'm detangling in the shower and my hair is wet and completely saturated with conditioner to make it slippery. My hair is super long (waist length), and kinky/curly (it shrinks up to my shoulders when dry). It's very gentle and fast for me. My mom uses it on her straight relaxed hair when it's dry.
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I want to thank you for posting this review. I am in a simular situation as yourself. I have vowed to stop using relaxers due to thinning in the crown of my head. I have thick corse hair and stopped perming it around December of 2007 and have only had it washed and flat ironed since then. I have been fearing that the flat iron would not work after a while. But after reading your post my mind is at ease. Thanks for the conditioning tips also. :)
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I have thin to average hair that frizzes all the time. I have tried over products, but this works best for me. My hair is super straight and relatively frizzless. People can tell when I use this or not---with regards to frizz.
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I am caucasian, I use just a few drops on my scalp and about a dime size amount on my ends. My hair is shoulder length and thick and curly. I would say experiment with it, I have really dry hair so I use a bit more depending on how dry my ends are. It is mostly coconut oil so it isn't a heavy oil at all. :)
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My daughter is biracial (Half black, half white) with wild, curly hair. This works on her hair just fine. It is a little more tricky getting them out, though...they sometimes take a few strands of hair with them. But that's really no big deal, we just take them out slowly and carefully. I imagine it would work on pretty much any hair type.