I recently purchased a hemp shampoo bar after reading many great things about how they are natural and don't have any chemicals in them. I have also read on quite a few websites that you need to use a vinegar rinse or your hair will get a build up on it. I was wondering if anyone here that uses a shampoo bar will tell me what they do? The company whom I bought the bar from says that you don't need to use a vinegar rinse but after reading on so many other sites that you do has me slightly confused. I hope someone can shed some light on this for me. Thanks all!
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I simply started using Liggett's last summer. Never did any vinegar rinse. Have not even heard of it.
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Our water here is unfortunately hard which may cause a problem. I really don't want to add another step such as vinegar rinse so I hope the company is right and one isn't needed. Sounds like it could be a pain in the *** if that kind of rinse was necessary. Thanks for the replies.
Well, my suggestion would be to stick to a bar alone and see what happens. If you find yourself needing a vinegar rinse after a month or so and a haircut, but don't want to use one you can go a couple of routes: use a clarifying shampoo every now and again OR switch to a shampoo bar that does contain SLS or SLES (not recommended by me, but it's an option).
Seems to me that if a product requires a periodic rinse with vinegar, something isn't right.
I wash my hair with a bar of KMF Olive Oil Soap and I have no issues with build up. I do have short hair, if that makes a difference.
I wash my hair with a bar of KMF Olive Oil Soap and I have no issues with build up. I do have short hair, if that makes a difference.
Actually, it's something good with the product.... no strong surfactants. See the wiki article for why they're bad.
I have hard water too. I keep a small 3 oz travel container with apple cider vinegar in the shower, but I may only use it once or twice a week depending how long my hair is. I use it in lieu of a conditioner. It only takes a few seconds. Pour a little ACV into a cup, fill it with water, pour over hair, then rinse. Try it with or without and see what's best for you.
I'll take your word for it. Just seems off to me.
Just lather it up in your hands and massage it in, then rinse and make sure to get all the soap out (it doesn't rinse out as easily as normal shampoo).
It can make your hair feel a little oily, but that's why it's so important to rinse it out properly. I often follow up with a baking soda rinse.
For the baking soda rinse I fill a bottle with warm water and add a few teaspoons of baking soda (pure sodium bicarbonate, not baking powder), then shake it.
If you use too much baking soda or don't rinse properly there may still be baking soda residue left on your scalp. I only had this problem once when I used too much.
Pour it over your head and leave it in for a few minutes, or rinse it off immediately, whatever you prefer. I leave it in for 15 minutes if I have the time.
This helps with getting rid of any soap residue and oiliness that may occur with a soap like that.
It's not strictly necessary, and I don't do it every time, but I love how clean my hair feels afterwards.
A vinegar rinse is also optional, but I like it and always do it if I have the time. It's a great natural conditioner.
It's especially useful if you also did a baking soda rinse, since that leaves the hair REALLY clean, and somewhat matte.
It's prepared just like the baking soda rinse, but use less (I use two teaspoons).
I use apple cider vinegar, but you can use white vinegar as well. White vinegar is supposed to be stronger, but I've never tried it.
None of these need to be used in combination, but I simply LOVE how my hair and scalp feels after all three.
I like it far better than any normal shampoo and conditioner, but it is slightly more time consuming. It's not for everyone.
Hope this helps!
It can make your hair feel a little oily, but that's why it's so important to rinse it out properly. I often follow up with a baking soda rinse.
For the baking soda rinse I fill a bottle with warm water and add a few teaspoons of baking soda (pure sodium bicarbonate, not baking powder), then shake it.
If you use too much baking soda or don't rinse properly there may still be baking soda residue left on your scalp. I only had this problem once when I used too much.
Pour it over your head and leave it in for a few minutes, or rinse it off immediately, whatever you prefer. I leave it in for 15 minutes if I have the time.
This helps with getting rid of any soap residue and oiliness that may occur with a soap like that.
It's not strictly necessary, and I don't do it every time, but I love how clean my hair feels afterwards.
A vinegar rinse is also optional, but I like it and always do it if I have the time. It's a great natural conditioner.
It's especially useful if you also did a baking soda rinse, since that leaves the hair REALLY clean, and somewhat matte.
It's prepared just like the baking soda rinse, but use less (I use two teaspoons).
I use apple cider vinegar, but you can use white vinegar as well. White vinegar is supposed to be stronger, but I've never tried it.
None of these need to be used in combination, but I simply LOVE how my hair and scalp feels after all three.
I like it far better than any normal shampoo and conditioner, but it is slightly more time consuming. It's not for everyone.
Hope this helps!
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Everyone here has more than answered your question. As Høvel pointed out, a vinegar rinse is really good for your scalp, even if you do not need it. I do one every day as it controls my dandruff.
Usually, both are 5% acidity. Most cider vinegar is, however, is just white vinegar with flavoring. I too use cider vinegar for my rinses.
høvel;2575707 said:
Usually, both are 5% acidity. Most cider vinegar is, however, is just white vinegar with flavoring. I too use cider vinegar for my rinses.
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Great responses by everyone as I expected. The shampoo bar is to arrive Monday and I will try it without the extra rinse and see how things go. Thanks for all the great info!
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I have been using a shampoo bar since June. I have never done a vinegar rinse, and my hair is just fine. Better than ever, actually.
Just make sure you rinse thoroughly.
Just make sure you rinse thoroughly.
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Will do, thanks Kingfisher.
Which brand?
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It is a place based in Canada called Rawganiques. They are made with Hemp and other natural ingredients. Check them out, they sounds quite good. www.rawganique.com/
Let me know what you think about them.... if you have a good experience, I'll add them to the wiki page.
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Ok Rich, sounds good.
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