I’ve got some hairy afterthoughts…
I want to share with you a couple of things I forgot to mention in the “Holistic Hair – How & Why”? Post
Before getting into my afterthoughts – I just want to say Thank You to all the Food Babe Fans & Readers who are making holistic changes in their daily routine – I see so much POWER in all of you to help change things around us so we all can live more natural lives – Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I simply can’t say it enough. Hearing feedback from you about how you have made positive changes in your lifestyle – Is the one thing that inspires me to keep writing this blog. I love all of you.
Food Babe’s Holistic Hair Afterthoughts:
- Switch to a 100% Boar Bristle Brush – The boar bristles are perfect for redistributing your scalps natural oil throughout your hair – making your hair more shiny and lustrous! Here’s a
guide on how to pick one. - At the Hair Dresser – Bring your own shampoo, conditioner and styling products. If you aren’t brave enough to do this – definitely don’t get styling products added to your hair at the end. If you have a good relationship with your hair dresser this shouldn’t be a problem. Also – doing this, might influence & awaken some hair dressers to adopt less toxic hair care products.
- On Vacation & While Traveling – Buy travel size containers to store your favorites in to take with you. Don’t get caught using the cheapest and convenient toxic options available at most hotels.
- Need Inexpensive Options? – “Yes” Brands, “Dr. Bronners,” and “Burt’s Bees” are all lower cost options for natural hair products. Again – check the EWG cosmetic database for specific products under each brand to see if they are safe.
- Natural Hair Dye – Conventional hair dyes have a load of toxic chemicals, potential carcinogens and several skin irritants that can cause allergic reactions. I don’t have a lot of experience with any hair dye, as I have never colored my hair. After asking around and doing some research these are the best options I found.
1st Choice – Try Henna, the most natural method to color your hair. All the beautiful Indian ladies in my life have taught me about this and the results I have seen can be absolutely beautiful.
2nd Choice – If Henna doesn’t produce the right color – try Actnaturals. - Last but not least – Only use a small amount of product on your hair to shampoo and condition. There has been so many times where I pour too much into my hand – be conscience about your squeeze of the bottle! You only need a dime size depending on how much hair you have to be effective. It’s better for you, will save you money and terrific for the planet!
Want more?
Check out my past posts on safe cosmetics -
Be a Drug Store Beauty Drop Out
So Fresh and So Clean Skin Care Tips
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Sending you all warm and happy thoughts,
Food Babe
I would love to hear from the readers if any one has found the solution to coloring hair with dyes? I had used henna when I just started getting gray. Now henna does not do so much for my hair! Also, the henna which is sold for hair dye has color added to it.
Let me know the ideal solution to the gray problem. I personally defy using color, until everyone in the family points to my gray hair!
great post, as always. When doing research for some of my henna-related photography posts, I learned that “black henna” is actually quite toxic for the body. (And can cause severe damage) Always stick to natural red/brown henna. Do not use black henna.
In the past, I purchased a brand of shampoo called, “Kiss My Face” and thought it worked well. All organic and natural, no chemicals.
Also- I really like the updates you’ve made to your blog!!
Thank you Mandev! Yes – Great Point on the “Fake” Black Henna – PPD or Para-Phenylendiamine is the substance added to Henna that can make it extremely dangerous!
FYI – The link I provided in the post was to safe products for Henna available at Amazon.
Here’s more info on black henna for the Food Babe Readers – http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/whatisppd.html
Right now I’m working my way through my old shampoos and conditioners, I have a ways to go
My hair is down to my waist and thick… is a dime sized amount really enough?!
Amy
I was just reading this article FoodBabe. It is sad to see that ActNatural is closing its doors – I just clicked on the link above and that’s what it said. I was looking for a natural hair dye option (besides henna) to discuss/provide to my hair styler.
I have been using Light Mountain products to color my hair for about 8 years. It is a henna product. It has worked wonderfully for me. I love it because it leaves my hair so conditioned. And I love the beautiful color of my hair, very bright and rich. I have gotten many good comments on my hair.
I’d like to know what folks have used for coloring gray too. I’m in dire need of coloring and don’t want to go to Chemicalville to get it taken care of! Sigh.
Vani,
My family has been switching over everything to healthy chemical free products. From the food we eat to the products we put on our bodies.
I just went into Whole Foods today to look for a new daily face lotion. What do you think of Everyday Coconut? I couldn’t find them on EWG.
Thanks for your help!
I was wondering the same thing about Everyday Coconut Hydrating Body Wash. I think it only has 5 -6 ingredients so it seems good! ?