I got this fantastic method from
Laboratorium Urodyedit: I found the origin of this method
here.
To treat
dandruff, treat
oily or
dry hair, try using a hair conditioner as shampoo. No, don't close this window yet. Just any conditioner won't do. To get it right, read on.
What kind of conditioner ?
- Zero film formers (ingredients causing product buildup): silicon, polyquaternium, glycerin or liquid paraffin.
- A short & simple ingredient list
- Preferably with glyceryl cocoate, then it works like a gentle shampoo.
- Preferably cheap, since you need to use quite a bit each time.
This is very important, because if you choose the wrong type of conditioner then you'll just get heavy and oily hair.
Tip: a simple way to test your conditioner for "lightness" is dabbing a little on your fingertips, rubbing, placing them under water. If the conditioner washes of instantly, without slickness, then it's probably light enough to use instead of a shampoo !
How to ?
The author of this method recommends applying the conditioner on wet hair, and massaging it slowly into the scalp, for a long time. Then, leave it on the hair for a bit.
First time tips:
Before doing this for the first time, clean your hair thoroughly of silicon and other buildup (unless you have been avoiding that). To do this, the author of the method recommends adding refined soda to the shampoo, and finally rinsing with a solution of vinegar or lemon juice in water. You can also add aspirin dissolved in water (it also nicely massages the scalp).
The first few times washing your hair with a conditioner will bring disappointment, because the scalp is used to harsher products. But after a few washes, the scalp should normalize itself and your dandruff should go away.
How does it work ?
Shampoos, especially those with SLS can often be too aggressive.
Dandruff is often just the reaction of very sensitive scalp skin to the chemicals in shampoos.
The harsh cleansing agents can further aggravate the
dryness of a dry scalp.
When it comes to
oily hair, harsh detergents stimulate the pores to produce more sebum !
Remember, to use this treatment you need to
avoid the more "sticky" silicons in your styling products.
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the long hair community !
You might also want to read:
* How to shampoo: the ultimate guide ! * Silicon and your hair
* SLS * Oily scalp & dry hair, and other "combination hair" problems
* Is there a right way to comb your hair ?
* more *
Comments (2)
I use only one conditioner - the Peppermint Herbal Conditioner from Made from Earth. I dont need to use anything else - I apply the conditioner and let it sit on my hair while I shower. After that I comb out my hair and rinse, voila I'm done and my hair is soft and moisterized. You can find the company at http://www.madefromearth.com/
I am concerned about parabens and chemicals so I use the Made from Earth Peppermint conditioner as a substitute for many things in the shower. I use this instead of shaving creams always, my legs, and arm pits are grateful. I am big on exfoliating and in winter after I shower, I add baking soda to the Made from Earth conditioner and apply it all over my body in a circular motion (paying attention to elbows, knees, hands, and feet) then do my final rinse. I do this once a week and I follow with shea butter or Extra Virgin Olive oil and this keeps my extra dry winter skin super soft, without chemicals and parabens. And it smells great, so no need for body sprays afterwards.
Hope this helps.
@paulaqqq - Oooh, I used to shave with a nice conditioner too ! I never thought of using baking soda for exfoliation, but it sounds like a nice way to restore the acid balance of the skin.