tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.comments2023-04-01T17:33:15.547-07:00MaMammaliaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-77381773673363509512014-05-01T21:58:02.254-07:002014-05-01T21:58:02.254-07:00Not right now, but if I start up again I will cert...Not right now, but if I start up again I will certainly post here about it. Thanks for asking!MaMammaliahttp://mamammalia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-61076935250638179772014-04-30T15:12:04.289-07:002014-04-30T15:12:04.289-07:00Are you blogging anywhere else? Are you blogging anywhere else? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-32752667184088764852014-04-25T07:06:27.656-07:002014-04-25T07:06:27.656-07:00I've been using BSV (Baking Soda Vinegar) for ...I've been using BSV (Baking Soda Vinegar) for 2 weeks now and when I started the top 2 inches of my hair were completely silver...now there is hardly any silver left and my hair is getting dark again. <br /><br />I'm in a hard water area and this method works very well for me.<br /><br />I use 1 TBS of Baking Soda per cup of water and boil it until it is completely dissolved (and it works great for cleansing without the gritty feel) I put it in an old mustard bottle for easy application. I leave it on for 10 min then rinse well. (I make up 4 cups at a time)<br /><br />Then I use a mixture of 1 Tbs of Apple Cider Vinegar per cup of water in a spray bottle to spray my hair thoroughly top to bottom and leave it in for 10 min, then rinse well. (I make up 2 cups at a time since it's so easy to make and I don't use as much)<br /><br />I found that it's easier to comb out if I wrap my hair in a towel for 10 min first - my long hair is almost impossible to comb out when it's totally wet.<br /><br />The first week was my worst so far, but that was before I started boiling the Baking Soda to dissolve it. It still has that slippery, slimy feel on your hands and that is the goal when mixing it. I'm reading that people are using huge amounts of Baking Soda when very little works best for me.<br /><br />My hair is soft, shiny and no longer gray!!! Win/Win for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744638552624607933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-7583148902643528502014-01-14T06:22:27.515-08:002014-01-14T06:22:27.515-08:00ok, thank you for the information
ok, thank you for the information<br /><br />How to Cure Split Endshttp://bergamaizmir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-39985493999333442142013-12-16T21:20:13.097-08:002013-12-16T21:20:13.097-08:00I've been using this method for about 5 months...I've been using this method for about 5 months. I love it! I will never use shampoo again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-20714664940897839482013-11-17T14:52:56.799-08:002013-11-17T14:52:56.799-08:00Just so I'm sure I've got this right... I&...Just so I'm sure I've got this right... I'll need to use 1/4 cup baking soda dissolved in 1.5 to 2 cups water EVERY time I wash? I've been reading a lot of different posts on how to do this and some people are using 2 tbsps in a cup of water and using it for the week... I tried this method last night and my hair looks greasy and gross today, perhaps your method would make more sense for me. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-47652525068748414722013-11-09T02:42:33.755-08:002013-11-09T02:42:33.755-08:00Thanks for sharing Mamammalia. It's wonderful...Thanks for sharing Mamammalia. It's wonderful to read about positive and supportive approaches to various challenges we face as mums. My little one's been going through this recently, so reading your post was really timely. Thanks! Megganmammahttp://www.megganmamma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-7629080653243452082013-10-14T16:25:24.603-07:002013-10-14T16:25:24.603-07:00Thank you for the male perspective, very much appr...Thank you for the male perspective, very much appreciated! I also got more volume from hair, too. <br /><br />For quantities, a general rule of thumb is to use more baking soda when hair is more oily, less when it's dry. With the vinegar, it's the opposite: use less vinegar with oily hair and more for drier or tangled hair. I think alternating with your regular products is a good way to go, too.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-1889312543537821092013-10-12T17:03:20.763-07:002013-10-12T17:03:20.763-07:00How do you know what and how to adjust the amounts...How do you know what and how to adjust the amounts to get good results. I'm a male and this system seems to not only freshen up my hair, but it removes the thinness and my hair looks more full and 'volumee'. I'd it safe enough to use every other day, since I use it once a week with regular shampoo on the other days. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-56285952815894285762013-10-10T20:20:23.826-07:002013-10-10T20:20:23.826-07:00Ah, yes, throwing out expectations is such a big t...Ah, yes, throwing out expectations is such a big turning point, one I have to return to over and over again! It's great you have that awareness.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-15936650907991227942013-10-10T20:17:14.137-07:002013-10-10T20:17:14.137-07:00I'm touched! Go easy on yourself, we can't...I'm touched! Go easy on yourself, we can't be perfect all the time. In fact, this reality helps our kids learn to be more compassionate with themselves, too :)Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-31710614588476489752013-10-10T20:15:48.901-07:002013-10-10T20:15:48.901-07:00You could try alternating the BS/ACV routine with ...You could try alternating the BS/ACV routine with a regular shampoo & conditioner. It might also just be the transition...it can take several weeks for your hair to figure out how much oil to produce without the help of product. Good luck!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-58143837232829812262013-10-05T19:40:20.207-07:002013-10-05T19:40:20.207-07:00Hi, first of all thanks for the wonderful website:...Hi, first of all thanks for the wonderful website:)<br />Second of all wondering if you could help.....<br />I have very fine, thin hair and my regular shampoo made my hair come out very flat. Therefore, seeing as I'm pretty open minded generally I decided to give this method a go.....<br />I have been doing it for a bit over a week - for the first week my hair was totally amaaazing - really clean and fresh and full of volume - better than its ever been in my life!!!!<br />However, after just under a week, I washed my hair and it came really greasy!!:( <br />I've now washed it a second time and again it came greasy.<br />I wash it with half to three quarters of a tsp baking soda to one cup of water and then the same with vinegar but I don't use all the vinegar as my hair is naturally very soft - I just use it till my hair is soft and comb-able. I don't rub it into the roots yet they are also just as greasy as the rest of my hair. I've never before had a problem with greasy hair - my hair is naturally curly and doesn't get greasy often.<br />Am i doing something wrong?????? Or is this just the transition stage?? And if so how long does it usually last?<br />I don't want to give up both because I don't like doing that and also because my hair was so very amazing the first week. Please help me!<br />Thanks:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-64228045056768598902013-10-03T23:49:12.124-07:002013-10-03T23:49:12.124-07:00A few days ago, I lost my cool and said my daughte...A few days ago, I lost my cool and said my daughter's name with firmness when she was whining. It was driving me crazy. She is only 19 months old and she cried. I felt terrible. I had not centred myself and I forgot to be the wonderful mother I can be. Thank you for your post. I will print it and put it beside my desk to remind me how to deal with those difficult moments. Thank you very much for helping me to re-focus.sjlmummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501601557515252048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-31853180460354254152013-10-03T21:22:41.250-07:002013-10-03T21:22:41.250-07:00Exactly! Love this 'slice-of-life' look at...Exactly! Love this 'slice-of-life' look at how connection helps both us and our little ones through these normal phases of childhood. :)Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resourceshttp://www.littleheartsbooks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-86349754633267684132013-10-02T07:02:14.069-07:002013-10-02T07:02:14.069-07:00Beautiful!! Thank you for reminding! I guess we ar...Beautiful!! Thank you for reminding! I guess we are travelling the same road...The great thing about the internet is that things stay there...and we find them just when we need them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344085814958364308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-89313087899251726782013-10-01T09:52:20.927-07:002013-10-01T09:52:20.927-07:00Very sweet. I too, do much better when well-rested...Very sweet. I too, do much better when well-rested and centered, of course. I struggle mightily with personal connection with each of my 3-year-old twins. Every opportunity for bonding or close connection is turned chaotic because there are two and they are SO close. My biggest challenge is to throw out my expectations for these moments and accept that our moments of bonding will not look like I'd like them to—like I think they "should"—and just keep trying again and again to connect with them individually despite intense frustration. So, so hard. Love the designated chair idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-38948513744251704512013-10-01T08:08:54.416-07:002013-10-01T08:08:54.416-07:00Such a good reminder, thanks for sharing!Such a good reminder, thanks for sharing!Spruce Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606756497994313658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-91634184890943095842013-10-01T07:01:00.899-07:002013-10-01T07:01:00.899-07:00Very impressive. I agree that a calm and centered ...Very impressive. I agree that a calm and centered self makes all the difference in facing these moments and being able to push one´s irritation aside. I just wish I was able to re-center myself with such discipline, the grating tone of whining usually penetrates my consciousness before I remember to do that. A favorite spot like your deep breath chair sounds like a good way to accomplish this. thanks for sharing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-70062932909574859242013-10-01T06:33:11.175-07:002013-10-01T06:33:11.175-07:00Connection is key, no matter what the age. I recko...Connection is key, no matter what the age. I reckon it would solve a lot of adults' problems too. Thanks for sharing this so coherently. I'm going to pass this on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246835967641213610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-74920649927587716492013-09-30T22:16:11.686-07:002013-09-30T22:16:11.686-07:00This left me feeling so inspired! It related to an...This left me feeling so inspired! It related to an earlier incident with my six year old and now I feel empowered when confronted with these emotions. I was going to say behavior, but after hearing your story I don't believe whining is a behavior.. It is such an Aha Moment! Thank you for sharing your life with others! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434818639604002753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-72752264159484429802013-08-06T19:08:17.086-07:002013-08-06T19:08:17.086-07:00I'm not sure about making it greasier, but ACV...I'm not sure about making it greasier, but ACV can strip away moisture over the long term. Very important to use a deep conditioner if your hair is susceptible to drying out!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-91897656556538503382013-08-06T19:06:37.278-07:002013-08-06T19:06:37.278-07:00I would try more ACV and doing a deep conditioning...I would try more ACV and doing a deep conditioning treatment (once every week or two). I also have lots of hair fall out as my scalp adjusted away from regular shampoo or if I go too long without washing. Good luck!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-13626285825475736752013-07-30T06:55:04.132-07:002013-07-30T06:55:04.132-07:00You might have better luck with a ph balanced no p...You might have better luck with a ph balanced no poo method like a mixture of coconut milk (no sugars added, canned) and aloe vera juice or gel as the shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1. I don't know for certain though because I don't color my hair, but it makes sense to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-42385246175507052202013-07-28T11:50:31.569-07:002013-07-28T11:50:31.569-07:00Hey, I've been doing the bs/acv routine for ab...Hey, I've been doing the bs/acv routine for about a month now. My hair is just not as soft or moisturized as i would like, it looks kind of dull, and it looks okay for maybe one day after washing, but then even though it's not "oily" it's not pretty and I want to put it up. I'm pretty sure I'm past the transition period and only wash my hair every 4 days, but idk it's not how I want it yet, not super shiny and easy to run my fingers through, and every time after I wash so much hair falls out and it's so knotty that I can't even finger comb it. how much hair is normal to lose each time I wash it? idk if it's the baking soda making it fall out more or if I just think it is because i'm going longer between washings so the normal hair that would fall out is building up and coming out at once? should I change the ratios and use less bs and more acv? i currently use 2 tsp baking soda in 1 cup distilled water, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp acv in 1 cup distilled water, and last time i added 1 tsp aloe vera juice to the bs mixture to help with the dryness and the itchy scalp which I think it did a bit. should I add a little vitamin e oil, argan oil, or raw honey to the acv mixture to help moisturize? i'll be going abroad next semester and it would be nice to not have to wash my hair so much because I might not always have hot water, but I want my hair to look rockin' with the no-poo method!<br /><br />also side note, i've heard some people say that acv used too often can actually make hair greasier or brassy...is that true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com