This method has changed her hair to the best
24-year-old Iiris Heikkinen from Finland gave up using shampoos and conditioners 2 years ago. And now her hair has changed completely.
Iiris has always used organic cosmetics on her hair. But even after such means, the girl still noticed redness and dryness on her scalp and felt itchy. So she thought it was the result of washing off the natural protective layer and dehydration of the cells.
Heikkinen decided to change her hair care routine and personal hygiene in general. She found the No Poo Method group on Facebook. The members of this group completely refuse the use of shampoos and conditioners. Instead, they use alternative means for self-care, such as soda, natural oils, purified water or apple cider vinegar.
Iiris started using vinegar and baking soda while washing her hair, but it didn’t bring an end to itchy scalp. So she decided to wash hair with plain water. The first few weeks her hair was greasy and dirty, but she didn’t feel like washing it, as she was in hospital that time. After some time, the “dirty and greasy” phase was over. Her hair gained its former normal appearance. Probably, the hair simply restored its original self-cleaning function, which was lost as a result of exposure to detergent components.
Since then, the girl has been rinsing her hair with water and periodically applies coconut oil and talcum powder.
Her friends were not against her decision, although at first they couldn’t stand the smell of her hair. But Iiris claims it’s just a huge delusion. To her, the scalp does not smell. She, at least, doesn’t smell anything unpleasant, and hasn’t heard any negative comments from strangers. Iiris’s hair-care routine and products surprise everyone.
Her hair looks great now. It has become thicker, more wavy and even acquired a lighter shade. The girl is happy with the results, but also admits, that the “No Poo” method might not work for everyone. For instance, people with oily scalp, or athletes may spend a lot of time maintaining cleanliness in order to completely wash off sweat and sebum.
After every visit to sauna, Iiris washes her hair several times. She offers this non-standard method to everyone interested in it.
