Less is more
The trend has been doing the rounds on Instagram and TikTok for some time now: No-Poo. Beauty influencers are letting their community get up close and personal with the switch to no-poo. It sounds fancy, but it simply means doing without shampoo as far as possible or completely when washing your hair. The background to this is that commercially available shampoos usually contain ingredients that can be harmful to the hair and scalp - for example because the natural sebum production for moisturizing is restricted. The no-poo movement focuses on naturalness and the motto "less is more".
Switching to no-poo
If you have been washing your hair with shampoo all your life and suddenly stop using it, you will initially struggle with greasy hair. The best way to switch to no-poo is therefore not to stop washing your hair completely at first, but to allow significantly more time to pass between washes than before. If you used to wash your hair 3 times a week, try to get by with 2 washes and then only one, etc. It can also help to switch to hair soaps after a while, which contain significantly less harmful ingredients than conventional shampoo. This will gradually get your hair used to the new routine.
Not for everyone
No-poo is not actually a good alternative for everyone. For example, thin and straight hair becomes greasy much more quickly. It can therefore take a long time for this hair type to look good without shampoo. For people with curly or frizzy hair, on the other hand, no-poo is not a bad idea. Curly hair in particular tends to have a dry scalp, which means that the hair is not sufficiently moisturized. Avoiding shampoo or replacing it with natural hair soap can counteract this and ensure a healthier mane.
Poo alternatives
The most abstruse tips for alternative hair washing are circulating on the internet. However, not all of them are actually advisable. Baking soda, for example, is anything but a good idea because it irritates the scalp and can lead to split ends. Coconut oil is also often recommended. However, this is not water-soluble and therefore does not wash out well. This makes the hair look even greasier. Some people like to take a radical approach and wash their hair with water only. In the end, you have to try out for yourself what works best for you. If no-poo is not an option for you and your hair, then simply try low-poo - washing your hair as naturally and infrequently as possible.
