Sure, a little healthy skepticism about this is to be expected. I know I was… at first. Then I tried it for myself. What’s nice about this is you have nothing to lose and everything to gain because baking soda is easy to get and costs hardly anything. But don’t let that fool you! It is powerful stuff when it comes to hair care.
We recommend giving up “normal” shampoo because of the chemicals.
The key here is to use baking soda shampoo in the right way at the right time. It’s great at stripping your hair of all the funk day to day living produces in a way that tradition shampoos can’t – allowing it to promote more sebum.
Here are some important features:
1. Removes Residue
Shampoo, conditioner, and hairspray all have a tendency to make your hair greasy. Let’s face it, hair product leaves funky residue in our hair and doesn’t do us any favors. Baking soda can gently remove the funk, naturally without any additional chemicals.
2. Neutralizes Chlorine
Chlorine from standard tap water coming out of your showerhead can actually damage your hair. Not only that, it can change the color of your hair. Baking soda neutralizes and separates the chlorine from your scalp and hair.
3. Stimulates Hair Growth
You have to create a healthy environment for hair to grow. This all starts with having a healthy scalp free of residue and hair not loaded down with grease and chemicals.
How to make baking soda shampoo: Mix baking soda and water with a 1:3 ratio. Personally, I like to add a few drops of lavender essential oil for scent.
How to use: Massage the baking soda shampoo into your scalp first and all throughout your hair. You will need to use a generous amount for this to work properly. Leave it in for about 2-3 minutes.
The rinse: Here are the final steps, rinse your hair first with an organic apple cider vinegar and water mixture with a 1:4 ratio. Do NOT let this get into your eyes or it will sting like something fierce. Use a generous amount. Now thoroughly rinse your hair with fresh water.
