02-16-2005, 08:08 PM
Urza-DSF,Feb 15 2005, 11:38 PM Wrote:Heh, well seeing as I've got no clue otherwise, and don't trust google/the general internet to provide reliable advice on the subject: what would you suggest for managable and healthy haircare?
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Manageable healthy hair?
People don't like the answer to this question usually.
In short. Manageable hair is dead limp chemically burned hair. Greased down with lots of conditioners. The reason your hair gets oily or greasy after a day or two of not washing is because your scalp is releasing oils trying to heal it self. You itch a bit.
Shampoos leave behind residues. Sodium Lauryl Sulfates, by any name they go by, are in fact, not good for you at all. But it gives the illusion of shiny manageable hair. All those residues build up in your hair. It gets sickly, and starts coming out by the clumpful when ever you comb or brush.
Hair only dies outside of the body because it lacks blood vessels to bring it nutrients. You can in fact, bring it back to life. Give it food in a form it can absorb. But a warning. In doing this, you are creating something that will seem to have a will of it's own. It WILL tangle. It will form knots. It WILL get knappy. No matter what you do, or how much you comb it. You must understand that your hair will attempt to start locking up no matter what you do and it will be a constant battle. Hair is like kudzu or ivy. It seeks to cling and intertwine with things.
As for stuff to wash your hair with, as far as commercially available things go, look at any health food store for residue and toxin free shampoos. Dr Bronners, Burt's Bees, etc. Have heard good things about them, and somebody very kindly gave me a shampoo bar of Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint. It struck me as being a very good product. (If somewhat expensive) Aloe does wonders for your hair. Straight up aloe, fresh squeezed, right from the frond. Works well as a conditioner. A solution of pure distilled water, peppermint oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil, and vegetable based glycerine is very very good for cleaning your hair and providing it nutrients. Coconut based solevents in particular are quite good for you, full of nutrients, contain no toxins, and are very pleasant smelling. Neem oil is excellent for restoring chemically damaged hair. Neem is also good for a lot more than that though, read up on it.
http://www.enchantedsoapworks.com/
Soapsniffer makes wonderful soap products, all of which are toxin free, earth friendly, vegan, (If you worry about that sort of thing) and most are residue free. Yes, even some friendly good for you stuff can leave residue. This can be an issue for quite a few people, as residues irritate the scalp at times, causing dander, itchy feelings, etc, and all that residue that comes down off of your hair on to the rest of your skin can for many people cause a roaring case of acne, zits, whatever you cause them, all over your face, neck, and back and your neither regions.
Throw away your combs, your poisons, and your shallow implements of vanity. It's a prison that keeps you a slave, you will be a much happier person just letting it all go naturally.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
