I think adding EO’s is a great idea! I know some citrus oils might react under sunlight, so look into that first. Let me know what you discover!

I love the effect that Apple Cider Vinegar has on my hair but in spite of my every effort to rinse thoroughly, my husband insists that he can still smell it. It makes him nauseas (he can’t even stand condiments containing vinegar). I have thought of adding some essential oils to the vinegar mixture… thoughts? Would it actaully cover the scent? Spoil the effect?

LOL! Sounds like we’re very similar! Give it a go and let me know what works for you! I’m still going strong with this last attempt and I’m decently happy with it. Wish I could go longer than 48 hrs. But I guess that’s just my skin type. So much better than it was!

Hi Carrie! Personally, it’s made a huge difference for me switching to gluten free beauty products. I used to have red, itchy and flaky areas around my eyes and as soon as I stopped using my (very high end) eye-cream my eyes got so much better. Same thing with my hair. I used to itch like crazy and it has now stopped completely. And no more weird flakes or red areas in my scalp. And I would also like to suggest to you to look over your lip-balms, gloss and lipstick. That’s the easiest way to accidentally ingest gluten without knowing it. The shampoos that I use are stated to be color-safe, there are five different shampoos that you should rotate because they have different ingredients. But I’m a dark blonde with just bleached highlights (before I realized all of this) so my highlights are about a year old now but the shampoo hasn’t changed the bleached hair into some weird greenish color as of yet. But I can’t promise anything about red or brown hair coloring. But the company that produces the shampoo promotes henna coloring, if you want to color, and I think that that’s not a very strong coloring technique so if it’s safe for that it should be safe for what you’re using, I hope. A funny thing that I noticed was that after getting my highlights I would always get this knot in my hair on the left side of my face. No matter how I washed my hair, no matter how much conditioner or leave in treatments I put in, this knot would always show up and it would take a good five minutes to brush it out. Since switching to this method, that knot is no longer with me. Don’t know how it works, just glad it does! I don’t know if I have fewer split ends but my hair feels stronger and more manageable. I think it’s too early for me really since I only started the no poo method in February. Since my hair reaches my waist I usually cut it myself or have friends cut it for me. Then I just wash it before and cut it while it is still wet. I think that’s the best way to do it if you go to your hairdresser, wash it at home and then have them cut it. Or try to find a hairdresser that works with eco-friendly products. They’re hard to find but they are out there. And if you want additional help with going gluten-free in other areas of beauty products I’m willing to help. I’ve had a real trial and error period and gone through a lot of different products. Best part is that gluten-free products almost always end up being eco-friendly, vegan- friendly and without lots of chemicals that might make you sick. Hope this helped. Take care!

Carrie, thanks for stopping by with such great questions. Unfortunately, I don’t know many of the answers. My hair is not dyed. When I made my first attempt, it was, but it was just left over color since I’d decided to stop. So kinda hard to judge if it made it fade more quickly or not. I certainly think my hair is healthier. It’s certainly more think. My hair is growing out, so it’s been harder to get to the scalp to get it clean. That’s been annoying. I haven’t gotten it washed at haircuts, but I did use regular shampoo once when I was over at a friend’s house and YUCK! My hair was grossly oily within 8 hrs. But I don’t think it was a huge setback or anything. I’d just wash your hair before the hair cut, then let them wet it down. That should work just fine. Hope that helps. Jen is a friend of mine, I’ll make sure she reads this and gives you her feedback.

Wow Jen, thanks for sharing! I had no idea about gluten in beauty products. You’ve gone to some great lengths to avoid it. That’s awesome! It’s impressive that you stuck with it. I’m also hoping that I’ll be able to go longer and longer without washing it. Save on the water bill too! 🙂