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★★★★★
Great For Shampoo
PROS: You can use this as "no poo" shampoo. I have long (below the bust line), thick, curly, frizzy and dry hair. The shampoo has helped to soften it. Cost wise -- considering that it's a multi-use bottle, the cost is negligible as compared to high-end products.
CONS: Your hair can start to get that slimy and tangle feel if you don't follow the right tips. I scoured the Internet before buying my first bottle and here's my process.
TIPS:
1) Buy two foam pump dispensers (You can get them from the Dollar Tree for $1 each with 9oz of hand sanitizer soap. Dump the product and rinse the bottles out thoroughly).
2) Buy white vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
3) "Shampoo" recipe: Place 1/4 teaspoon of Dr Bronner's into one of the foam dispenser bottles, then fill the bottle with filtered water. Shake.
4) "Rinse" recipe: In the second foam dispenser bottle, mix: 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1/2 cup filtered water and 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Shake.
5) Wet your hair. Take the "shampoo" bottle and pump the mixture directly onto your scalp, rub the product in thoroughly, then pump the mixture onto the rest of your hair. (Note: It will not foam up like normal shampoo).
6) Wash the shampoo out. When you think you're done, do it again.
7) Repeat Steps 5 and 6 again.
8) Take the second bottle and pump the "rinse" directly onto your hair. Leave it in while you finish with all your other showering tasks.
9) Then, wash out the "rinse" thoroughly. You may also want to put a few drops of essential oils into the "rinse" mixture to cover up the vinegar smell.
10) If you have coarse or dry hair, use a nickel size amount of Dr Bronner's conditioner onto the drier areas of your hair. You may want to wet your hands to dilute it a bit for better application. [Note: If you use too much, it will clump and flake like dandruff; less is more].
By using the steps above, I do NOT get that slimy feeling that other customers have experienced. [When I increased the amount of Dr Bronner's from 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon, I did get that slimy feeling].
November 2014 · Beauty and Personal Care
the product in question
Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Tea Tree, 1 Gallon) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1 Uses: Acne-Prone Skin, Dandruff, Laundry, Pets and Dishes, Concentrated, Vegan, Non-GMO
4.8★ · 2,035 ratings, as of 2023