Baking Soda for Hair

I was researching for a way to clean my scalp effectively. I have dry hair that get pretty unruly, but have a scalp that gets very greasy within 32 hours! So, it gets very difficult to wash my hair as when I clean my scalp, my hair gets even drier.

I started looking for ways to avoid damaging my hair but keeping my scalp clean and some experts suggested using two different shampoos – one for the scalp and one for the hair. It works out when I have a lot of time, but its way too time consuming and too cumbersome!

Then I found a lot of people online going no poo… which means no shampoo or conditioner or any product – basically no chemicals at all. They wash their hair with Baking soda and rinse with vinegar or lime juice. Apparently it works wonders. I’m still a little apprehensive about going without products totally. I’ve got hair till my waist, live in a city that’s pretty polluted, and have dry hair. My hair needs its protection.

But, I decided to see how well this baking soda for hair thing works. So I got some, let my scalp get greasy – didn’t wash it for 2 days. Then, Instead of shampoo and conditioner, I used just the baking soda. I mixed about 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a cup of water and used it as a shampoo. The feeling was pretty weird! Especially when the wet residue fell on my hair… But I still rubbed it into my scalp and hair and washed it off with hot water.

I must say, I’m amazed that my scalp is actually clean! And so is my hair. I didn’t use a conditioner and the hair isn’t in bad shape. Yeah, it is still dry and I had to use a serum, but it is soft. I’m very impressed that I didn’t have to use a harsh shampoo to get my scalp clear. I will continue to try it out and post my experience, but for now, baking soda for hair gets 2 thumbs up from me! :)