No Poo Hair
A: The theory behind “no ‘poo” is a product-free approach to hair care. Depending on who you talk to, the reasons for the approach vary. For some people it is a matter of ecological responsibility and the desire to make sure they do their part to prevent further pollution of the environment. For others, the reasoning is more personal: they want to avoid exposing their bodies to the kinds of chemicals found in modern hair care products.
The purpose of this is to redistribute the hair’s naturally produced lubricant, sebum, throughout the length of the hair. This results in shinier hair, reduction in split ends and healthier, stronger hair.
This is really only feasible for women who use little or no styling product in the hair, since styling products will build up over time and the simple water-wash may not be sufficient to remove the residue of the products that are used. That’s not to say that any product use means you can’t include a “no-poo” routine in your normal routine. It simply means that you may have to include shampoo occasionally (depending on the needs of your particular routine).
Of course, as a salon professional, I have been trying to get women to be aware that you don’t necessarily have to shampoo the hair daily. In fact, most women’s daily environs don’t merit more than simply rinsing the hair and using a conditioner. (Most rinse through conditioners are sufficiently different in pH to effectively clean the hair of minor soil.)
So, if you are inclined to try a “no-poo” lifestyle, feel free. Just make sure to adapt it to your needs.
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