Transitioning hair is more prone to tangling and knotting, because the ends of the hair that are relaxed or heat damaged tend to have rough or raised cuticles and get caught in one another. Always massage the scalp prior to washing, it makes the process easier. Are you still only using water and does it work long term? And feel free to shoot any questions or observations you have for us! The texture is more defined than it has ever been, it dries super quickly after getting out of the shower, and all I do to style is comb and scrunch (after showers), or spritz with water and scrunch (for 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th day hair). Another reason why I felt confident enough to go ahead with the experiment is the fact that my husband has been washing his hair using the water only method for the last couple of years. However 2 weeks ago I decided to try water only. And if I’m completely honest, it’s still something I wish I could skip. One of the best ways to attempt the curly girl method is to switch straight over to co-washing. If you happen to know of anyone that already does this, please do send the info through. Scritching, preening, brushing w a BBB daily and washing with water only once a week. I actually started water only hair washing in the beginning of December 2018. 2. Cheers Marvin, thanks for your feedback. I had gone from having beautiful thick hair, to it thinning so much you could easily see my scalp. And it was cheaper, and better for the environment (as no extra resources are needed at all). I’d love to know your account. It didn’t stink. Try this trick. One week my hair was bouncy and nicely shaped, the next it would go back to being straw. Then after 3 to 4 days, she started applying the WOW method techniques in the following way: Scalp Massage – In the shower, massage your scalp to facilitate and distribute sebum. See more ideas about water only hair washing, natural hair oils, shampoo free. You probably have a hair-washing schedule; but rather than washing it … The best part of this routine, is that I have the most beachy beach wave curls ever. Hi just want to know if I can dry my hair with hair dryer after wow method? Thanks Judy! As I had expected, traveling affected the process. I heard some people were able to only wash it once a week or decrease the baking soda so much that they eventually could clean their hair with just water. I initially hoped my transition to water only would be a smooth one after already doing BS/ACV only once every 7-8 days. I’m no innovator. Also, I’m lazy and I find the process a bit boring (whilst other talk about it like a glorious moment of self-care). This is (presumably) mainly due to the fact that I’ve been training my hair to not need as much washing for many years. I am curious to know how easy was the transition phase to the WOW method? Using eggs, which if not well removed with a shampooed can rotten and create bacteria on your scalp/hair, using butters and store-bought products is not really a WOW hair routine. What is up with that? And even with the frustration, the positives outweighed the negatives. My hair immediately stopped falling as much! There’s also the economic impact of spending money excessively or needlessly. Consider detoxing your hair by only using natural products for some months (I did this for more than a year), or even stimulate the process by trying DYI clarifying or detoxing recipes (I haven’t tried this but here, here, here and here, are some people who have). Should I transition before going completely only water? So glad the water-only method has been so positive for you . Alternatively, you can dilute the shampoo with water to minimize using shampoo. Feb 2, 2015 - The Ultimate Water-Only Hair Washing Routine – [No Shampoo!] Ah naturale forreal. And you don`t need to shave your head to start, but if you feel that this will be like a totally new begining and you will better stick to this new lifestyle, than do it, it`s totally up to you. … Boy, was I wrong… It’s been a few weeks no and, I have been pushing through it. It’s one filled with trials, errors, changes and fluctuations. It will make your hair gunky and unmanageable. I live in AZ so that’s a potential issue for me. Admittedly, I am just desiring to pursue natural means because of how God created us, and His provision of what we need without the gamut of chemicals, etc. As stated above, some bloggers suggest, that if you for some reason have less-than-perfect quality water coming out of your taps, to rinse your hair with filtered/boiled water (many use a shower filter). Doing this will deeply clean your hair of any product build up or hard water minerals and provide a clean start. The only way to figure this out is with trial an error I’m afraid.. My hair, during all of these transitions was growing, filling in, and turning curly. I will say that I did on one occasion try to use coconut oil, as it was a hair ‘mask’ I had often used previously, and it was a disaster. Anyway, where would you suggest I start? Water-only washing is just one of the varied no-poo possibilities. I properly re-started water-only hair washing on the 1st of March of 2019. And the talk about swimming in the ocean (or other natural sources of water), and how that can affect, is minimal. Totally get how horrible some days can feel when your hair is all oily. The most amazing part to me is that I used to use so much product to get my hair to do what it actually does better on its own (if that makes sense). Pay attention to the ingredient list when you buy yours so it doesn’t have any ingredient that needs to be removed with shampoo. Especially at the beginning, you may find yourself having to wash your hair with water everyday for it to look decent. Afterwards, it may work but what about the sebum your scalp keeps secreting? Yes, we can use a clarifying or chelating shampoo or a more natural solution such as ACV to fix this, however, you would have to be going through all the adaptation period again – from your hair being stripped of sebum to being covered in it again. Monica, I really enjoyed this post. NOPE. Patience will be key to getting your though these weeks. The truth is that not being an expert I don’t really know how to help you. Back when I dismissed this method, I noticed that many Caucasian ladies used this method to help them decrease the production of hair sebum that left their hair greasy. But this wasn’t the case. WO- Water only- only using water to cleanse- no products of any sort. So I’ve been using the WOW for about 4 days now. What about hard water minerals and chlorine? Water only for our whole body? Shampoo/conditioner does come in glass containers, and we don’t have a ‘refill’ station anywhere in the city. Copyright Notice, This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It’s great to know that this method is also manageable when swimming in the ocean on the daily, and you make me want to have a similar routine just to get those beach waves haha. Read this article to know more. from a Christian standpoint. In turn, the sebaceous glands produced more sebum to protect their stripped hair. I imagine that this can make the adaptation period longer and harder. So my best recommendation would be to start when you feel is right, and adapt along the process. I’ll be doing steel construction in CA for a while before I transition (Lord willing-James 4:15) to wild land firefighting in a year. My husband brushes his hair in the morning and does nothing else at all. Thank you for the recommendations! Simply download the FREE worksheets, work through them and in the end you’ll be able to come up with your own WOW version or you can just follow the original WOW method. What I have never heard of is the breakage. As for my body - I rarely use body wash. The whole routine of massaging my scalp etc, was, as I had predicted, tedious and boring for me. Expecting the typical shampoo-like lather. Just remember to use your own judgement, listen to what your hair is telling you, and try different things out. Also, it is not at straightforward and easy to adapt to if you’re constantly traveling, because of the exposure to different waters. Wow, seems to be Whitney’s reaction with just a few weeks on this method. During the transition phase I simply put my hair in medium twists and put olive oil on the ends. and I am over 70 years old – no gray hair by the Grace of God. I have been washing my naturally curly hair and my son’s with just water for years. So you have been doing it for a week and a half and I’m curious about how it’s coming along. Moving jack to a state with hard water has wreaked havoc on my hair….been a real challenge and cant say i have found a great solution as it is continuously frustrating. Won’t stroking to move the sebum along your hair work the same? Also, pay attention to the fact that using store-bought products and butter will eventually call for the use of a clarifier, especially if you’re using silicones to protect your hair when blow-drying (which I hope you are or you’ll be damaging your hair). Thanks Artiste for sharing your experience with this method. Sorry you’re having a bad experience and that I haven’t been of assistance earlier. I lasted almost two months using only water, and then I decided I was going to cut my hair short before leaving on our world trip again. Want to join us? Instead I would put a bit of natural oil to my ends and go about my day. I’m definitely not giving up as long as we live in areas with good water . Our bodies were never intended to be washed, scrubbed, or cleansed of natural oils, sometimes TWICE A DAY! Yesterday marked 4 months since I fully started again, and two weeks since we’ve been in Jeju Island, South Korea. Whats is important is that you find a no-poo method that works for you . I also don’t use any artificial scents, so I’m not hiding what some might believe would be a “you gotta smell bad” mentality. Google.. .. to try this method wch I always wanted to do.. but I was scared and not sure enough..if I can sustain… Cuz if in between I feel groz.. | I’m doing the scalp massaging and brushing before washing, and finishing with a cold water rinse. I am all about minimizing the use of hair tools and instead using my fingers to detangle and smooth my hair. I know this is part of the process, but touching my hair made me feel gross. 'No Poo' Press J to jump to the feed. What about when we want to wear our hair straight and use a heat protector? I do seem to have well-producing oil glands which is why I rinse every day. I am still in awe that my scalp produces exactly what my hair has always needed, and my hair is extremely soft without conditioners. Whatever you do, be patient as it will likely take time for your hair to adapt. What is sustainable travel, and why is it important? I have done the no shampoo lifestyle since summer of 2016. ((This is the reason I don’t regularly do exercise, have never had a skin care ritual, and am mostly unsuccessful at any prolonged medical care. I felt like I had to start all over. I took it as an exercise to re-evaluate my sources of self-worth, as I truly don’t want to depend on my looks to feel okay with myself, but I totally would understand not wanting to feel this way at all. Note: no-poo refers to washing your hair without shampoo. I have no doubts that it works but since I’m doing the crown and glory method currently this will have to wait or at least for the next three months when I take these braids out. I have been WOWing my naturally curly hair for about a week and a half now and I couldn’t be happier. Below I’m going to depict my observations throughout the journey: I hoped my transition period would only last a month, and that I would magically have gorgeous hair afterwards. Hola there! Having focused on only using natural products for some years now (the chemicals in conventional products are terrible for your health and the environment), I’m used to not having the strong smell of artificial flowers/fruits etc. Water Wash – Hop into the shower and saturate your hair with water. My blood test results were fine, and most ended up suggesting it could just be stress, or the change of moving to the Netherlands. I know many people worry about their hair smelling bad, but it doesn’t. I have 3c/4a textured hair and I have full sebum coverage. As for hard water, yes, it definitely makes water-only hair washing so much harder. Now, I get tons on compliments on how great and healthy my hair looks (and strangely even get comments about it smelling great despite using no products). I’m glad the WOW Method is working out for you. This is great! So far it’s been really good, no difference to my previous soap hair washing method. If you feel your hair is dry as a dessert, then something needs to change. We were in Spain (where I’m originally from) for a couple of months, and I thought the ‘stability’s being there would be just perfect to start. I haven’t noticed a smell and my scalp looks nice and clean. Nettle, black sesame, he shou wu, are some great things to add strength! At the very least I make sure to do a scalp massage. Why you don’t want single use plastic water bottles, and the alternative, 5 money saving tips to follow your dreams. Sounds worse than it actually was, but still, I did not enjoy the feeling. is filled with chemicals that will take a while to get rid off. Crazy town. Rinse with ACV, and cold water, comb, and dry naturally if time allows, and if not, I use a blow dryer, but just blow, no heat, and without using any instrument but my fingers to scrunch. Amazing!! These natural oils are the BEST conditioner for your hair. Basically act like you would with shampoo, but a bit more intentionally. Hairstyles. Now, with Whitney’s account, I thought “But how can this help natural curly hair, when we don’t want to decrease sebum production?”. If … This way you will avoid dryness, breakage and an unkempt look. Oh and I only finger detangle. In fact, more than a few recommend trying a “water only wash” to avoid dry skin. I don’t have frizz or fly-aways, either, and now I don’t care if it gets wet. The frequency of washes will also depend entirely on your hair and what you are used to. I wld just go back to my daily routine.. but u have given a full honest of it story.. thanks a lot.. , Aw thank you! My mother has suggested i try using coconut oil and that it would clear out the excess oils but personally i dont really know how that would work. I don’t see it working in the beginning because you need to smooth/spread the sebum along the hair shaft first. As you can see the hair is not washed every day, she doesn’t use a brush to detangle her hair and she applies products to seal in moisture. Can I have an update on this process? What is key, is to ALWAYS massage, scritch and preen, before washing your hair with water. Very interesting reading your experiences with water only hair washing. It has also proven that, even if it may not be for everyone, anyone can try it (don’t let not finding examples like yours stop you). Here is her video for you to witness her benefits. For a year or two, I tried making my own shampoo, from various recipes found on blogs, and websites, finally settling on one that seemed perfect, but alas, nothing last forever. Then use your fingers to move the oils down the shaft, and lastly finish up with a cool rinse to close the cuticles, which helps to eliminate fly-aways. The WOW method seems to follow these concerns to the letter and suggests that washing with only water is the best solution, not only for our hair’s health but also environmentally and economically. Plus, cleaning our hair with just water won’t remove sebum from our hair. I protective style while still in the shower meaning a few twist up from and a French braid down the back. Hope this helps. I had previously only used my wooden brush as I did not want to purchase something with animal hair, but seeing as it was free and second hand, I decided to give it a go. I’ve not washed my hair with anything other than water for 2 years now and my husband has been doing the same for even longer. Perhaps the preening is not enough for your hair, and it needs nourishment. Cold water closes your pores (scalp) and seals your cuticles. They are kind and ph balanced enough to keep hair super healthy and soft. You should massage, scritch and preen for 5-10 minutes a day. I haven't used shampoo for over 3 years, but I haven't been able to go water only. Nevertheless, as you can see Naptural85 made things work for her and so far she is very happy even though she’s new to the method. Many suggest only trying this method if you have access to good quality water, the reasoning being that bad or hard water can actually leave your hair with more residue, or feeling dry. And whenever I was feeling a bit self-conscious, I would just wash it again with water, even if it meant washing my hair more times in a week than I would normally. Having used more natural shampoos and having curly hair before starting this journey I could always go about a week without washing my hair easily, so since I started WO I went two weeks at first, and then a month. Got this site bookmarked so I can show it to my wife! Set yourself a date, best to aim for 30 days. So please take everything I say with a pinch of salt.. Nevertheless, if you want to follow the method you’d still need to do all the rest. Many people complain of sebum over production and difficulty disguising waxy and greasy look even after a few months. Hi Nelly! If you are already doing the curly girl method and find the method is not working for you or your scalp may be itching it could be your technique to ingredients in what you re using. It was more like straw. The way you choose to start is up to you. Staying hydrated has positive benefits for sebum production. Around the same time, I came across a couple of bloggers who used only water to wash their hair. Even in peak dirty days, it just smelled like sebum if you put your nose directly on my scalp (yes, I made Warner do that). Having tried the water-only hair washing method for four months now, I can guarantee that this no poo method can totally be successful. Just do what works for you, and good luck! I've never tried water-washing my hair - but I do only wash it every 4-5 days. it’s a very tough transition for a lot of people at first (myself included) to get away from using anything but water to keep your hair clean. WO- Water only- only using water to cleanse- no products of any sort. I have read and agree to the privacy policy, @2019 Wale&Me. When I first started transitioning, I was washing my hair with a sulfate shampoo every two - three days and my hair was dry and breaking :-| You should really try to rinse your roots (no shampoos) at least every three to four days with just water or conditioner to avoid tangling and dryness. Going forward, I am going to continue water-only hair washing and hope that it continues to work as well as it is here in South Korea. The end of 2019, December, I moved to Kenya, I have been swimming in the ocean every single day, twice a day for the last month. Simply brushing your hair to distribute sebum and then staying far away from all else! Lol! But whilst traveling through very hot and humid countries, with no styling products whatsoever, my hair had just transitioned into a non-defined frizz ball. SO- Sebum only– no washing of any sort, just mechanical cleansing with a brush or fingers. Hi, Elisabeth! Hello, Jhatiere! Miss Melanin Poppins' (WHITE) Black Mixed With Blessed Melanin Pop Severely [CAUTION SIGN EDITION] Black. It was seriously instant! I learnt to wash it better too by pinning up the top half and massage more underneath. It could also have to do with your water quality, or with the amount of massaging, scritching and preening, you hair needs. I don’t know about you, but I am still not completely convinced. I don’t know what i’m doing wrong or what i should do anymore. If you’re just diffusing your hair you wouldn’t need to use a heat protectant (but you can if you want to.) After washing your hair with water only, you will need to wash the oil off your fingers with soap, and off your comb or brush. Wish me luck as I continue to endure this transition period, and please let me know if you have any advice! I hope that you find a solution soon, and please keep us updated on the process (if you wish). Washing Natural Hair With Cold Water. I went through the transition phase of waxy coarse hair for 3 weeks before it transformed into shiny soft hair. Washing Hair With Water only – Hard Water method Some people living in hard water areas have attained a system of washing hair with water only by either boiling and letting cool some water or using filtered water. cheers, Your email address will not be published. Co wash– washing with conditioner only. Sorry for not responding earlier, and also that you are having this distressing experience. After washing I use a few drops of argan oil in the ends as I’m not good at preening. Thanks for your comment and very interesting points. When we started traveling full time, I worried about where we would be getting our solid shampoo in the future; It is not a common product all over the world. Three years ago, I ditched shampoo for baking soda and apple cider vinegar. One day, driving home, my head was itching and I started scratching, and then I had to stop, and do a two handed scratch until the itch went away. Hope you try it out and that it works well for you. I know this doesn’t sound credible but my mum and Warner also pointed this out. Good luck! Reading over and over, all about the miracles (including forgetting about frizz, breakage, split-ends, hair loss, dry scalp, and dandruff) of achieving well-balanced hair, convinced me. When shampoo strips the hair of its natural oils, the scalp compensates for that loss by producing more oil. If by now you have seen that the water only method doesn’t work for you, why don’t you try other no poo methods? It got a bit better with time, but mostly I just accepted that I was a person that lost a lot of hair. I will definitely be trying this over the next 2 weeks to see if it works. How to succeed: washing your hair with water only. Not only that, it smooths and flattens the cuticle making the hair appear shinier. HERE’S A GREAT METHOD: I have not used shampoo for over 2 years now. I was alone, thank goodness, because the flakes of dandruff all over my lap, my coat, and truck, in general, were in the billions. Section your hair and focus on each section separately. :/. Posted by. Anyway, if you cannot respond then I am not offended. I am hoping that in a short time, once my oil glands realize they don’t have to work so hard, I can start skipping days but since I am not using any heat or product I do not feel bad with this routine. I started water-only washing about 1.5 years ago and it has literally changed my hair. Massaging, scritching and preening, need to become part of your routine. Endocrine disruptors, and why you should go plastic free. I mean they are like pantene or loreal commercial ready. If you’re looking for a more long-term solution for the effects of hard water on your hair that also So it`s still good to use coconut oil, but more on the roots of your hair. It gets it clean and stops it from drying out. I just started reading about this today. Alternatively, conditioner-only washing can be used for a few weeks before attempting water-only washing. The oil I use is straight up pure coconut oil, it is the same oil I cook with haha. ABOUT | BLOG | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS | DISCLAIMER | CONTACT, Making It Work For Natural Hair  – Naptural85 Adaptation. I had long hair then and was used to washing my hair once a week. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It was white and thick. u/tequilamockingbird13. With that being said, I am definitely going to give it a try and see how it works out for me. Other no-poo methods, like using rye flour, may help you in the process. Start the process with your fingers and then introduce a hairbrush to aid you. But I have still managed to achieve the desired results. If I’ve been gardening, then I use a surgical brush to brush away the dirt, as I’m washing, but without soap. (oh, email me if you wish to talk). If you’re anything like me you’re thinking “Really?!? Then focus on one section at a time soaking, massaging the scalp and stroking the hair in a downward motion to help spread the oils. I do use a little excellent conditioner on the ends only. Is it bad to wash every day, as a male, with just water? The water only washings method only uses water and maybe a few diluted essential oils to help with odour. As someone who is doing the no shampoo with constant ocean swimming I can say that my hair is extremely textured with the salt and has a mild stickiness to it. 3-Month Update: The Ultimate Water-Only Hair Washing Routine - [No Shampoo!] My question is is, does protective styling fit anywhere in this method? My hair had no shape or form. For all you out there it is a cheap easy non-toxic method. that's it! Whoop whoop. Hey Jordan. Starting out so looking for advice. Only after a week I could see my scalp less. Girl. My recommendation would be to transition slowly, specially if you still use conventional hair products. I have only been trying this method out for 4 months, and my technique is based off of a couple of other blogs I read beforehand. Is no-poo just not for me, should i try using natural shampoos, or will my hair understand that its producing too much sebum. If we ever spend an extended period of time near the sea, I would love to fully experiment if water-only hair washing is possible whilst swimming regularly in the ocean. You can read more about them here, here, and here. I can moisten a little, put in a scrunchy ’til dry and get waves! I’ve tried baking soda and vinegar it did help for a day but my hair just returned back to the grease. Accept Read More. Also, don’t be scared of trying different variations. Hi Long Hair Community! Then focus on one section at a time soaking, massaging the scalp and stroking the hair in a downward motion to help spread the oils. I have fine strands with 4a coils. But from what I gathered in my investigation people adapt this method to serve their hair needs. The claim behind this approach is that by washing our hair with just water, we allow the sebaceous glands in our scalp to produce sebum that will eventually cover our hair from roots to ends to protect, nourish and moisturise it as it is supposed to do. As you stop using hair cleansing products and move to water only, your sebaceous glands will continue to produce sebum and this will eventually cover your hair to do all it’s meant to do. Basically act like you would with shampoo, but a bit more intentionally. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WOW, I am getting jealous of those easy curls you’re talking about. The first months on the road, my hair was a bit more frizzy, and sometimes a bit less shiny, but still doing fine generally. I have never appreciated Malfoys’ greasy look (any other Harry Potter fans out there? Hope you’re doing ok with the Crown & Glory method. Another reason why I felt confident enough to go ahead with the experiment is the fact that my husband has been washing his hair using the water only method for the last couple of years. Depending on where I am, I can have slightly wavy to properly curly hair. Privacy Policy I have definitely also experienced waxiness at many points, as well as the white and think gunk on my hairbrush. My hair is also about down to my waist when fulled brushed, otherwise the curls keep it at around mid abdomen. Explore. I’m certainly glad I did! I therefore only use it before washing my hair, as opposed to everyday. Water Wash and Hair Massage – Wet hair in sections concentrating on massaging each one individually and finger detangle at the same time. 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