tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post4239445008750217199..comments2024-03-19T11:57:07.317+00:00Comments on THE NATURAL HAVEN: Reader Questions: Modifying Shampoo and Baking Soda Danger?Jchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-19711541501346189552010-04-19T16:36:24.750+01:002010-04-19T16:36:24.750+01:00I just tried a baking soda conditioner mix for the...I just tried a baking soda conditioner mix for the first time last week as a scalp detox for my seborrheic dermatitis. When I went to rinse I did notice a very alkaline smell almost like a relaxer, it was very strange. Which prompted me to follow the mix with an ACV rince because I thought it would help to balance things out. I noticed absolutely no change in my new growth (I am relaxed, but 13 weeks post) however, I did experience I dramatic improvement in my itchy scalp without an increase in dryness in my hair so I will continue to use this mix followed by ACV once a month or so. I only used about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to about 5 oz of V05 Moisture Milks--I was afraid to use more than that.MrsThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908927366048029265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-83177002587688390222010-04-19T00:19:00.749+01:002010-04-19T00:19:00.749+01:00Kadiane you are a star, thanks for sharing.Kadiane you are a star, thanks for sharing.Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-8396717874064005792010-04-18T23:48:09.241+01:002010-04-18T23:48:09.241+01:00@ Amina
I have had braidlocs for more then 3 year...@ Amina<br /><br />I have had braidlocs for more then 3 years. I will use a latching hook to retighten the root ( interlock) and i was free for a month or two. i could wash anytime but since i did not need any product to hold my hair i did not have any risk of buildup.Kadianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849258752572330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-53535528722034016572010-04-18T18:08:39.946+01:002010-04-18T18:08:39.946+01:00thank you so much!!thank you so much!!Aminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706836513100830763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-74308226690803311972010-04-18T10:47:15.295+01:002010-04-18T10:47:15.295+01:00Amina - I'm going to have to do some consultat...Amina - I'm going to have to do some consultation for you. I'll definitely post when I have an answer!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-28517246309454462402010-04-18T10:16:18.734+01:002010-04-18T10:16:18.734+01:00You are more than welcome Nedra. It is a journey i...You are more than welcome Nedra. It is a journey indeed. Unfortunately there is no magic product that works for all hair, so we do have to keep switching around until we find something that works!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-60760315081427113302010-04-17T22:08:15.547+01:002010-04-17T22:08:15.547+01:00Thank you SOOOo much for getting back to me on thi...Thank you SOOOo much for getting back to me on this one. I've since cut out the shampoo and use diluted castille soap, but I still did to the baking soda from time to time thing, but i didn't like it.<br />I'm now 7 months post... this is a journey indeed.N2Fly and Chiquitinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696057351160628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-64481070446476912922010-04-17T08:07:03.408+01:002010-04-17T08:07:03.408+01:00I enjoyed this post. I felt the same way about us...I enjoyed this post. I felt the same way about using baking soda along with conditioners. When I tried it (one time only) I didn't like the way my hair felt. I did read using a ACV rinse afterwards will neutralize the pH. But I feel there are so many products to cleanse the hair why do all those extra steps.intelligentbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092163919465498314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-84989699715473135932010-04-17T02:37:57.064+01:002010-04-17T02:37:57.064+01:00omg!! GREAT POST!!!IT actually helped me understan...omg!! GREAT POST!!!IT actually helped me understand why I was struggling with dryness when I was locking!!So as you know I love love locs and tried several times w/o much success. So since my hair is very dry, I usually use oils everyday but also washed my hair twice a week b/c I was so afraid of build up.<br />so all I had was dry dry hair and itchy scalp!<br />what is a routine for locs that you recommend?Aminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706836513100830763noreply@blogger.com