I have a post somewhere around here about the Squish to Condish conditioning/rinsing technique, named by Melissa Stites, Michigan-based artist of curly hair.
I've meant to make a video for a while. This is the Straight to Wavy to Curly version.
What I want to emphasize is how the hair changes through the process, and how simple it is. There's a before and after photo at the end. I began with hair that was shampooed, conditioned and rinsed without using the technique.
This technique can reduce frizz, help dry or damaged hair feel better hydrated (more moisturized!), and help distribute conditioner for softer, shinier hair.
If my 1-handed technique on wobbly hair can get results like this, imagine what it can do for you.
Short hair? Men's hair? This can work for you too!
Some people rinse well after this, some don't rinse much afterwards.
This is really great advice - I noticed way less frizz after trying this!
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ReplyDeletei don't understand chemistry so i need to ask you some question pls
i live in cairo Egypt , and idk if i have hard water or not, we use this water from childhood, my problem is, i want to know if the hard water makes my skin and hair water proof , and what about using shampoo contain sodium lureth sulphate
does this shampoo would build up on my hair or it's just the water and the shampoo would go on
the same thing with the hand wash and shower gel we are use water all the day on our hands,
so pls if you can give me the answers on my questions I can't use distilled water and I also don't know what detergent to use.
Hello, You probably have hard water where you live. It does not make your skin or hair water proof. But it may cause your skin to be dry, and it can make your hair feel dry or stiff. Shampoos with Sodium laureth sulfate and other anionic detergents can be more difficult to rinse off in hard water.
DeleteDetergents like Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate are good detergents that may rinse off better in hard water.
what if the shower gel i have contains sodium lureth sulphate and cocamidpropyl betain
Deletelike this one
Sodium laureth sulphate. Cocamidopropyl Betaine, aqua, sodium benzoate, glycerol, citric acid, fragrance, sodium chloride, colour, EDTA
and does sulphate when it stay on our body or hair it make them water proof too
because i think all the Toothpastes contains sulphate like sensodyne
But when I use soap, shampoo, or toothpaste after rinsing, I don't feel any foam or sticky layer on my hands. The toothpaste also lathers well in my mouth. I also ran a test to see if my water was hard. ChatGPT advised me to fill a clear bottle one-third, but not all, of it with tap water, add a drop or two of liquid soap, and shake it for 10 seconds. I noticed that the bottle was full of foam, and the water I added was clear.idk if this test effective or no
ReplyDeletewhat about if the shower gel or shampoo contains cocamidpropyl betain and edta, like this one
Sodium laureth sulphate. Cocamidopropyl Betaine, aqua, sodium benzoate, glycerol, citric acid, fragrance, sodium chloride, colour, EDTA
also what about Micellar Water and Blue Ginger Shampoo for Hair
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But when I use soap, shampoo, or toothpaste after rinsing, I don't feel any foam or sticky layer on my hands. The toothpaste also lathers well in my mouth. I also ran a test to see if my water was hard. ChatGPT advised me to fill a clear bottle one-third, but not all, of it with tap water, add a drop or two of liquid soap, and shake it for 10 seconds. I noticed that the bottle was full of foam, and the water I added was clear.
Does shampoo that contains sulfates never rinse out with hard water like silicone or does it just take time? And how long? More than half an hour for example? And regarding the vinegar rinse, can I mix it with tap water or water filtered water, because I can't get distilled water? Also, when rinsing the vinegar from my hair, can I use the same tap water?I don't care about mineral deposits now as long as they don't form a water-resistant layer. What I care about now is removing shampoo or shower gel deposits if they are present and I don't see them. sorry if i have alot of questions
A shampoo with this formula has been adjusted to work well in hard water because it combines detergents and uses EDTA (a chelating agent) to avoid interacting with minerals in the water. It will rinse out quite well.
DeleteThe water hardness test you did works for very hard water, but not well for moderately hard water, which is more likely what you have. One must natural soap for that test, not a soap-free detergent (like shampoo or body wash) for the test to work. Natural soap is the most reactive to hard water. If you want to test your water at home, you can find test strips for swimming pools or aquariums that will give you a good measurement. It's fun to do.
Water hardness can vary a lot over the year, especially if your water is surface water - from reservoirs or rivers.
Shampoo like the one you posted the ingredients for, should be fully rinsed when all the lather is gone. That shampoo would do a good job removing silicones, which will rinse away with the shampoo.
It's important to know that everything we use on our hair or skin *may* leave a little residue behind. For hair conditioners - they must leave a little conditioner on our hair or they would not work. None of that is a problem unless you *do* feel an unpleasant feeling in your hair or on your skin. Don't worry about residue unless you notice a problem. They are not water-resistant layers. They are tiny, tiny, microscopic particles that "stick" for a while.
Some people actually like the way hard water gives hair a little more fullness.
You can mix a vinegar rinse with tap water! And you can rinse it out with tap water.
If you have questions - ask them here!
Nice to hear from you.