tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post4608931414679887140..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: My Favorite Non-toxic Hair ProductsBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-83815955497402470312017-02-22T08:17:50.390-08:002017-02-22T08:17:50.390-08:00Yes, I was very sad about that as well. Currently ...Yes, I was very sad about that as well. Currently I'm using this John Masters detangler as a sort of leave-in conditioner. http://amzn.to/2l8lielBetsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-90920722097235706992016-11-29T20:41:37.360-08:002016-11-29T20:41:37.360-08:00I loved the EO coconut gel as well but have found ...I loved the EO coconut gel as well but have found they've discontinued it. It was great for my hair, light weight, good hold and not flaky. Ever. Have you found anything similar to that product?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035073628681359339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-592983729948704372016-10-20T05:08:08.402-07:002016-10-20T05:08:08.402-07:00I LOVE Monat products! They are salon quality but ...I LOVE Monat products! They are salon quality but NONTOXIC they're list of no's is awesome and leaves your hair feeling awesome and also promotes hair growth and follicle strength I tried so many different shampoos after being diagnosed with breast cancer and I finally found Monat, I'm so bayou with it here's a link to check it out http://134430.mymonat.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279347245577192835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-35101806664418855962016-07-28T11:30:52.775-07:002016-07-28T11:30:52.775-07:00Hey Betsy, thanks for the information it was reall...Hey Betsy, thanks for the information it was really helpful. Btw for your audience and for yourself, there is this app in the app store that is really cool. It's called Think Dirty and you can scan any bottle on the supermarket and see their toxicity level and it will tell you the bad ingredients like triclosan, fragrance, sulfates etc. I use that app to see which product is good. Btw thanks for the recommendation, I personally don't like shampoo bars, but I use Tree to Tub products, their products are really good and their shampoo cleans and moisturizes at the same time so their is no need for conditioner. Their website is treetotub.com you should check it out.Nora Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285617431269457145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-38470529575998446942015-03-29T13:46:58.251-07:002015-03-29T13:46:58.251-07:00I searched high and low for non-toxic hair care pr...I searched high and low for non-toxic hair care products until I stumbled across Monat! I loved it so much that I joined the company as a market partner! Monat's products are not only non-toxic, but they are vegan, cruelty-free, and they work to restore your hair's natural balance and vitality! My hair went from being limp, lifeless, dull, and flat, to full, vibrant, shiny, and healthy as ever! :) Check out my website for more information! www.rejuvenatemyhair.mymonat.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410468250135520026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-45806837961889175312013-03-13T12:57:52.718-07:002013-03-13T12:57:52.718-07:00I'll be using the shampoo bar on my kiddoes as...I'll be using the shampoo bar on my kiddoes as soon as they can be relied upon to close their eyes during the rinse!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-75916219569310510902013-03-13T07:54:47.223-07:002013-03-13T07:54:47.223-07:00I have such a hard time finding shampoos that are ...I have such a hard time finding shampoos that are non-toxic and actually work! My latest is using Earth Mama Angel Baby for the whole family. Why not??Lori Popkewitz Alperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301404966359342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-1361099590673241232013-03-08T13:03:20.339-08:002013-03-08T13:03:20.339-08:00Vinegar only... simple AND cheap (and green). I mi...Vinegar only... simple AND cheap (and green). I might have to try that. How long did it take for things to reach a happy place?Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-64264952212485828272013-03-08T11:21:35.410-08:002013-03-08T11:21:35.410-08:00I wash my hair with vinegar only and I've been...<a href="http://articles.earthlingshandbook.org/2008/12/31/vinegar-hairwashing/" rel="nofollow">I wash my hair with vinegar only</a> and I've been very happy with it for almost 9 years! I tried also using baking soda, like many people recommend online, but it didn't seem to do anything for me. I transitioned away from shampoo by washing with vinegar every other time and shampoo on the times in between, until my hair began to look and feel bad after shampooing--at which point I began using vinegar only.<br /><br />I don't use styling products, just braid the front part of my hair to get it out of my eyes. I realize that won't work for everyone, so I'm glad you've posted these recommendations of safer styling products!<br />---'BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-77995430424269111882013-03-06T21:46:59.838-08:002013-03-06T21:46:59.838-08:00There are enough no-poo failures out there online ...There are enough no-poo failures out there online that I have not been brave enough to try it. <br /><br />I think it is always hard to give up beloved tried-and-true personal products. It was tough for me to switch hair products b/c even finding non-green products has always been a challenge for me too. You might want to try some of the styling products I listed above. I've tried MANY, and all worked well for me and/or my husband -- we both have very thick, curly hair. Several of my curly-haired sisters use the EO gel as well.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-50366679118050694622013-03-06T21:45:07.710-08:002013-03-06T21:45:07.710-08:00On Green Carpet, thank you for so generously shari...On Green Carpet, thank you for so generously sharing your extensive experience with greener hair products. I am impressed with your commitment to local products. Probably aren't too many Latvians on Etsy though I'm guessing.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-47261854950103355752013-03-06T21:43:50.013-08:002013-03-06T21:43:50.013-08:00Eco yogini, try a shampoo bar! It's been an ea...Eco yogini, try a shampoo bar! It's been an easy switch for me and my husband. No adjustment period at all.<br /><br />Is there no end to the uses for coconut oil?Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-90035665261817736422013-03-06T13:43:01.497-08:002013-03-06T13:43:01.497-08:00I have never heard of the shampoo bar, so thanks f...I have never heard of the shampoo bar, so thanks for the link!<br /><br />This past year I converted my whole family to baking soda wash and apple cider vinegar rinse. Even my littles like it. Three of my family only rinse with the vinegar once a month or so (their hair is very fine) but my oldest is like me and she has very think hair, so we have to rinse with the vinegar each time. We leave it in for the duration of the shower or bath then rinse to make sure it has conditioned deeply. Like many people, we clean our home with these ingredients as well, so now we associate the smell of vinegar with cleanliness and no one is bothered by the slight vinegar odour when we wash our hair. <br /><br />Hair styling products are my achilles heel. I have very strong, thick hair that sucks up moisture in the air like a sponge so if I don't blow-dry and straighten or put my hair back I might resemble a wicked witch! I have no idea if my blow-dry gel is good or not (it's on my list to research the ingredients) but I have yet to find an eco alternative. The summer is easier because I'm off work (don't care as much about my appliance) and I just throw it back in a pony tail.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829640273094556446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-5044246516616754362013-03-06T04:45:46.389-08:002013-03-06T04:45:46.389-08:00My goal now is to find a bar shampoo. Even though ...My goal now is to find a bar shampoo. Even though I wash my hair about every 3-4 days, sometimes once a week, plastic tubes till add up to our waste. <br />I currently use our local Latvian brand that has Ecocert- Madara, I enjoy the shampoo and the conditioner too. They used to take back all the bottles of their products and give a discount for next purchase for that, I hope they still do, in case I can't find a nice bar shampoo yet. I made a commitment to buy only locally produced beauty products, so now I'm in a difficult position since I don't know any bar shampoos in Latvia.. maybe a niche for business, hehe.. <br />Before I committed to buy Latvian only, I used Urtekram Henna shampoo organic, really well worked with my also curly and frizzy hair! <br />When I used to live in UK, I really enjoyed [Al'chemy] Very Gentle Unscented Shampoo (Australia); (sold as [A'kin]too), and A'kin conditioners too. <br />I haven't yet found a nice organic styling product apart from Giovanni's natural mousse for styling hair that I use really rarely. My husband uses Jason's hair wax but he prefers Giovanni's styling glue that he had before. I still have a bottle of Biosilk for hair, and it takes only a little bit, so it lasts veeeery long. I'll give another thought for organic styling product when finishing the bottle is nearer. <br /><br />As for the perfect hair mask, I use oil- olive or even better, hemp oil, as I have said in my blog :) http://ongreencarpet.blogspot.com/2012/09/hempseed-oil-superfood-for-your-body.html On Green Carpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732545062551320281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-39054903076498975062013-03-06T03:24:35.002-08:002013-03-06T03:24:35.002-08:00i have always had the most difficulty finding a sh...i have always had the most difficulty finding a shampoo that works for my hair... and the fact that i wash it every day. i think that is the challenge- because every day washing easily and quickly builds up residue.<br /><br />i do really like treating my hair over night with coconut oil though :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.com