HOW TO HAIR DETOX NATURALLY – PART I

Detoxing your body, mind, and spirit is an increasingly popular aspect of mindfulness and health routine changes. You can find store-bought detox options for all aspects of your body, including your skin, body, and spirit.

 What you may not know is that you can detox your hair. Keep on reading to learn about the reasons you should detox your hair, DIY hair detox methods, and tips to make the process simple and effective.

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Since people have all kinds of hair types we have included a number of options.

 Getting Started

Strip Your Hair

This is an especially important step if you use a lot of styling products, dry shampoo, and hair products that contain silicone such as dimethicone.  All of these products can cause build-up on your hair and scalp.

The first step to detoxing your hair is to strip it, which can be as simple as doing an apple cider vinegar rinse or baking soda rinse on your hair and massaging it. Epsom salts and lemon juice are also a useful combination.  Another way to strip your hair and add condition is to do a henna coloring on it. This will strip it, condition it, and help remove chemicals all in one step. Just make sure that anything you use is organic and labeled non-GMO.

A Gentle Option

Some people's hair just doesn't respond well to most clarification processes, especially if they have dry or fragile hair.  If you use only natural products on your hair, you may find the need to clarify your hair is greatly minimized.

Hair Support is best used for natural hair care and nourishment. It may help with hair loss, damaged hair, and premature greying. It supports hair growth. It may aid in dandruff.

My hair is fragile, but it likes to fall out too. I find a light vinegar solution with several drops of essential oil to be a kinder, gentler method; I particularly like to use Ylang Ylang lavender in my hair rinse.

Maintenance

Use a No Poo Method

The no-poo method is to avoid shampoo and conditioners. You ideally want to use nothing on your hair that is shampoo related. After you complete your hair detox, you can start using a castile soap bar or another shampoo bar for cleansing, but overall you want to stay away from commercial shampoos. These items strip your hair of its vitality, oils, and natural radiance. They also breakdown the hair follicles causing damage to the hair as well as the scalp. You can use just a baking soda rinse for your shampoo, massaging the mix from the scalp to the tips of the hair, and rinsing completely. You can then use a spray of apple cider vinegar for your conditioner. Let it sit during your shower, and then rinse out; your final rinse should be with cool water. The smell will die out as your hair dries.

Use a Low Poo Method

This is a great alternative for those with hair that just doesn't like your generic any poo method. Instead of avoiding shampoo, completely choose organic products that will not harm you or the environment.  When you wash your hair, apply the product on your scalp and massage until it foams; let the water rinse the shampoo down the length of your hair. Again, make sure you rinse with cold or cool water to seal the cuticle and improve your hair's manageability.  You will often not require a conditioner when using this process as you don't wash ALL the natural oils out of your hair, which typically causes tangles.

The Co Washing Option

Originally this concept of conditioner-only washing was made popular in the curly girl natural hair community, but the reality is co-washing can work for many hair types. Even super fine thin hair, yup, it works even then.

The key to successful co-washing is following a few basic rules:

1.Do not use conditioners or co-wash products that have silicones in them. They will cause build-up.
2.Rinse hair thoroughly before you start
3.Apply product from root to tip on thoroughly wet hair
4.Massage scalp to loosen and remove dirt and oil, DO NOT BE LAZY. You will need to do this for at least a couple of minutes if you want to have a clean scalp.
5.Rinse thoroughly with warm water and then with cold (cool) water to seal the hair shaft.

WARNING: the majority of people that co-wash find that occasionally washing with a sulfate free shampoo helps avoid build up caused by long term co-washing. Knowing how often to use a gentle shampoo is an issue of trial and error. Some people only do this monthly, while others need to do it more frequently.

Keep in mind that detox for your hair will take time, and it is a process. You may go through several stages, including dry hair or hair that feels a bit oily. This may last several days to two weeks, but after your detox is finished, you will have stronger hair and more manageable hair, along with increased hair growth.

Look for recipes and special treatments in Hair Detox Part II - A Little Extra TLC for Your Hair.

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Hair Support is best used for natural hair care and nourishment. It may help with hair loss, damaged hair, and premature greying. It supports hair growth. It may aid in dandruff.