Ditch your regular shampoo for better hair!!

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Shampoos are known to contain harmful sulfates that are basically harsh detergents. They strip your scalp of all their oils and mess with the natural pH of hair. I have stopped using mainstream shampoo on my hair and use only sulfate free shampoo whenever I need a cleanse. Alternatives such as soap nuts can also be great for your hair. However for working people, this may be a little cumbersome. So I suggest you buy a sulfate free shampoo. It is fairly inexpensive. I do strongly recommend that sulfates not be used on your hair. Also try using silicone free conditioners on the hair. Silicones coat your hair shaft and while they may initially add shine and lock moisture temporarily, they would draw a lot of dirt and cause build up. To clear the silicones you would need sulfates. And the vicious cycle is continued. Aloe vera gel can be a great alternative to regular conditioners with Silicones. Even apple cider vinegar does a good job at conditioning. However, this must be used with care as it may be too acidic for some people. However it is a magical ingredient when diluted in the right amount of water. You'll have to figure the ratio out through trial and error. Never use more parts of acv though. Let me warn you that you will have bad hair days for a couple of weeks at the most and the transitioning phase may not be very smooth. But after that your hair will thank you. Seriously! It's been a year since I've used regular shampoo and my hair has never looked better. I also use apple cider vinegar as my cleanser and conditioner and it provides great strength and shine and also cleanses the scalp without stripping it. Also make sure that you limit the acv to once a week or lesser Do give this a try and test it on your hair. Patience is the key for this to work. And when it works, you'll never go back!!