Eureka moment

So lately i've been trying to keep away from chemicals. And i was actually amazed at how many chemicals we ingest daily, without even thinking about it. Tip: Instead of using moisturizer use organic coconut oil. Not only is it natural but it is also one of the most hydrating substances. If you want the coconut oil to last longer use a natural preservative, in the form of either 'vitamin e oil' or 'rosemary oil extract'. 

With my new found fear of chemicals, and my in depth into alternative body care i came across an interesting debate on the internet. Do we as humans really need shampoo and conditioner? There's brilliant arguments for both sides. But as a person who suffers terribly with greasy hair that goes lank the day after washing, i have decided to give it a try. Supposedly, s&c strip the natural oils from you hair and scalp which makes your hair overcompensate and make more oils, resulting in greasy hair. So the theory goes, if you don't strip your hair of it's essential oils then it won't have to overcompensate and get greasy, and it'll stay cleaner longer. Simple!

Apparently it take about a month for your scalp to retrain itself to do this. Within that month your hair will get super greasy and then one day you'll wash it (with water of course!) and the grease will stop and only come back once a week or so. Meaning that you'll only have to wash your hair once, maybe twice a week. So not only will you have cleaner hair, you'll also save money because you won't be buying stuff for your hair!

So day 1, i had a warm shower and washed my hair with nothing but water. On getting out of the shower my hair does not feel soft, it feels... hard. If that makes any sense? Hopefully in a month (before i go on holiday!!) i will have my eureka moment!

M x