Shampoo is a scam. It's unnecessary at best & is causing damage to your hair, scalp, and overall health.
Here's how you can:
- Manage oil buildup
- Balance scalp pH
- Improve hair thickness
without exposing yourself to hormone-disrupting chemicals:
Here's how you can:
- Manage oil buildup
- Balance scalp pH
- Improve hair thickness
without exposing yourself to hormone-disrupting chemicals:
I haven't used shampoo (or conditioner) in over a year.
I always hated how it made my feel. but it wasn't until I started researching the ingredients in my Head & Shoulders that I knew I had to quit cold turkey
Now I only put in my hair things I would eat
I always hated how it made my feel. but it wasn't until I started researching the ingredients in my Head & Shoulders that I knew I had to quit cold turkey
Now I only put in my hair things I would eat
Shampoos are chemical cocktails. They're loaded with substances linked to hormone issues & even cancer
Their goal is short-term satisfaction. They want a shelf-stable product that makes your hair 'feel' clean & keeps you dependent on shampoo.
Their goal is short-term satisfaction. They want a shelf-stable product that makes your hair 'feel' clean & keeps you dependent on shampoo.
Due to the abundance of hair follicles, your scalp is highly absorbent.
I'm talking 10 TIMES (1,000%) more absorbent than other parts of your skin.
If you can't eat it, don't put it on your scalp
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I'm talking 10 TIMES (1,000%) more absorbent than other parts of your skin.
If you can't eat it, don't put it on your scalp
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ingredients you need to avoid:
1. Sulfates
Commonly used to remove dirt & oil from the scalp. Can cause long-term hair damage, dryness & scalp irritation
2. Parabens
Common preservative. Known endocrine disruptor (mimics estrogen)
1. Sulfates
Commonly used to remove dirt & oil from the scalp. Can cause long-term hair damage, dryness & scalp irritation
2. Parabens
Common preservative. Known endocrine disruptor (mimics estrogen)
3. Phthalates
Helps fragrance stick to hair. Potent endocrine disruptor & absolutely awful for the environment
4. Polyethylene Glycols (PEG)
Petroleum derivative. Commonly contaminated with carcinogens like 1,4-dioxane. Dry out your scalp & disrupts pH balance
Helps fragrance stick to hair. Potent endocrine disruptor & absolutely awful for the environment
4. Polyethylene Glycols (PEG)
Petroleum derivative. Commonly contaminated with carcinogens like 1,4-dioxane. Dry out your scalp & disrupts pH balance
5. Formaldehyde (& formaldehyde releasors)
Well-known carcinogen. Readily absorbed by the skin & can even cause respiratory issues
6. Triclosan
Antibacterial. Endocrine disruptor that accumulates in fat cells & keeps body in state of toxicity
Well-known carcinogen. Readily absorbed by the skin & can even cause respiratory issues
6. Triclosan
Antibacterial. Endocrine disruptor that accumulates in fat cells & keeps body in state of toxicity
7. Dimethicone
Used for its 'protective purposes'. It builds up as residue on your scalp, clogging follicles & preventing moisture from getting into your hair
Other harmful agents to avoid:
- Fragrances
- Toluene
- Resorcinol
Used for its 'protective purposes'. It builds up as residue on your scalp, clogging follicles & preventing moisture from getting into your hair
Other harmful agents to avoid:
- Fragrances
- Toluene
- Resorcinol
Every time you use shampoo, you run the risk of absorbing these harmful chemicals (at a 10x ratio compared to the rest of your skin)
These chemicals also go down your drain, polluting future drinking water, rivers, & lakes
These chemicals also go down your drain, polluting future drinking water, rivers, & lakes
Shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, forcing your scalp to overcompensate & produce MORE oil. This throws you into a vicious cycle of needing to shampoo more frequently.
You must break this cycle. It might take a week or two, but the improvement in hair health is worth it.
Some people will have better transitions than others (mine was seamless).
Here are a few things you can do to improve your scalp & hair health, without any nasty chemicals:
Some people will have better transitions than others (mine was seamless).
Here are a few things you can do to improve your scalp & hair health, without any nasty chemicals:
Filter shower water
99% chance your water is full of harmful contaminants. showering in tap water is a common cause of hair shedding, acne, & other skin/scalp issues
Check out EWG's tap water database to see what contaminants are in your area:
ewg.org
99% chance your water is full of harmful contaminants. showering in tap water is a common cause of hair shedding, acne, & other skin/scalp issues
Check out EWG's tap water database to see what contaminants are in your area:
ewg.org
Exfoliate:
Just because you're not using shampoo doesn't mean you shouldn't clean your hair.
Use a scalp brush or wooden comb in the shower to break down any buildup & make sure to wash thoroughly
Just because you're not using shampoo doesn't mean you shouldn't clean your hair.
Use a scalp brush or wooden comb in the shower to break down any buildup & make sure to wash thoroughly
Apple Cider Vinegar Wash:
ACV is a panacea. Its incredible and removing buildup, balancing pH, and keeping infections, inflammation & itchiness at bay
1.5 tbsp to 1 cup of water is ideal ratio. Massage it in & leave on scalp for 3-5 min pre-shower. Rinse well
ACV is a panacea. Its incredible and removing buildup, balancing pH, and keeping infections, inflammation & itchiness at bay
1.5 tbsp to 1 cup of water is ideal ratio. Massage it in & leave on scalp for 3-5 min pre-shower. Rinse well
Egg wash:
Eggs are nutrient powerhouses
- Vitamin A, D, E
- B12
- Biotin
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Pantothenic acid
Do once every few weeks to fortify hair & scalp. Whisk 1 pasture raised egg in a bowl & let sit in your hair for a few minutes
Eggs are nutrient powerhouses
- Vitamin A, D, E
- B12
- Biotin
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Pantothenic acid
Do once every few weeks to fortify hair & scalp. Whisk 1 pasture raised egg in a bowl & let sit in your hair for a few minutes
Saltwater:
Ocean water is the best thing for your hair imo.
I don't use egg wash or ACV that frequently. I just go in the ocean & rinse with fresh water after. If you live near the sea you better take advantage of it
Ocean water is the best thing for your hair imo.
I don't use egg wash or ACV that frequently. I just go in the ocean & rinse with fresh water after. If you live near the sea you better take advantage of it
I have no issues with my hair getting too oily. As a matter of fact I often put oils in it to make it more manageable.
Some effective hair moisturizers:
- Jojoba oil
- Olive oil (homage @SolBrah)
- Tallow
- Lard
- Castor oil
A little goes a long way, I use as natural pomade
Some effective hair moisturizers:
- Jojoba oil
- Olive oil (homage @SolBrah)
- Tallow
- Lard
- Castor oil
A little goes a long way, I use as natural pomade
TLDR:
Shampoo = unnecessary & damaging
Exfoliate your scalp, filter tap water, use apple cider vinegar & egg washes, & use natural oils to rehydrate on occasion
Shampoo = unnecessary & damaging
Exfoliate your scalp, filter tap water, use apple cider vinegar & egg washes, & use natural oils to rehydrate on occasion
If you're dealing with excess scalp irritation, psoriasis, or dandruff, that's often an indicator of something deeper
Addressing bacterial & fungal overgrowth in your gut has a strong correlation with improvements in skin health
Addressing bacterial & fungal overgrowth in your gut has a strong correlation with improvements in skin health
Results will vary based on predisposition, hair length & hair type. You can also look at 'shampoo free' cleansers called co-wash as a less damaging alternative.
You've been fooled into thinking you need shampoo. It's a rebill scam by the big guys like Johnson & Johnson.
Your hair will be better off returning to its natural state. Stronger, thicker, sleeker. Break the cycle. Return to monke
Your hair will be better off returning to its natural state. Stronger, thicker, sleeker. Break the cycle. Return to monke
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