Baby Steps Day 8: Hair Care

Hope you all enjoyed learning more about what's been going on our faces!
Just for fun, here's a great link to lots more DIY beauty products.

Now today, we learn about what's going on our HEADS!

That's right.

HAIR PRODUCTS!

It should be no surprise after learning all that we have so far, that most hair products are loaded with parabens, phthalates, and sulfates which are highly toxic to our reproductive and endocrine systems! Not to mention, these are all irritants in many people and some are known carcinogens!

http://www.organiccolorsystems.com/5-of-the-most-common-toxins-you-dont-want-in-your-hair-products/

http://healthychild.org/chemicals-to-avoid-in-your-personal-care-products/

http://www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2013/01/study-links-hair-products-early-puberty-girls

So, we're going to skip the science today & get right to what you can use instead!!!

Homemade Hairspray Recipe
http://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-hairspray/

Homemade Hair Gel
http://www.diynatural.com/homemade-natural-hair-gel/

Homemade DRY Shampoo (all the mommas said AMEN!)
http://wellnessmama.com/5047/dry-shampoo/


NOW... let me knock your socks off with this. Have you ever heard of going NO POO? I'm not talking about anything potty related. I'm talking about using no shamPOO! If you're even the slightest bit crunchy, you'll know the term.

The idea behind this is that shampoos not only contain dangerous chemicals and toxins, but that they are extremely harsh on our hair. It is not recommended to wash your hair daily, especially not with shampoos. Our hair actually needs those oils to stay healthy and strong! Often, when we remove standard shampoos and conditioners, it takes a few weeks for our hair to "detox", but the finished product is healthier, shinier, stronger, more vibrant hair.

http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/04/going-no-poo.html

http://babyslime.livejournal.com/174054.html

This is my next venture & I have plans to do a NO-POO CHALLENGE with those of you who are interested in kicking the 'POO in 2015. We will begin mid-March. Be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks!

Tomorrow is another day packed full of links, information, and more BABY STEPS! See you then!