We receive many questions about hair problems and here we share our answers and tips. Many of the questions have the same solutions, and you can find these solutions under answers A, B, and C that you can read further down.
1) My scalp has become so itchy since I switched to organic shampoo.
An acid rinse usually helps. To remove any chemical buildup that organic shampoo doesn't always handle well. See answer A.
Then change shampoo if the itching continues. See answer B.
2) I've had an itchy scalp and still have it after switching to organic hair care products.
First do an acid rinse. See answer A.
Also try switching to a milder shampoo, preferably a fragrance-free one. See answer B.
3) I switched to organic shampoo and it doesn't feel completely clean. My hair becomes coarse and stiff.
This is a classic problem when you have chemical buildup in your hair. An acid rinse is recommended as well as switching to a more lathering shampoo. See answers A and B.
4) I switched to organic shampoo and my hair gets clean and nice, but becomes greasy much faster. Is that normal?
Hair that quickly becomes greasy is a sign that your scalp is severely dried out. The scalp therefore overproduces sebum/oil in an attempt to balance the dryness. So it's actually a good sign that your sebum production is working as it should. When you suddenly switch to mild products, your scalp continues producing the same amount of oil it's accustomed to producing. It can take several weeks or even months before your scalp finds its balance. Choose a lathering shampoo (see answer B) to begin with and wash more frequently. It's wise to choose an affordable shampoo at the beginning since you'll need to wash more often. See answer B.
5) I've colored/bleached my hair to the point of damage with chemical products. I can't detangle my hair after washing with organic shampoo. It gets better with conditioner, but it's still difficult.
Choose a shampoo that lathers well (better cleaning power), see answer B. Do hair masks and feel free to use hair oil on the ends, see answer C.
Sometimes you need to "fall back" to a conventional shampoo. Choose the cleanest chemical shampoo possible to go back to. Preferably without silicones/mineral oils. Short ingredient lists are usually better than long complicated ones. When it feels good again, try the eco-products once more. It's important to slowly accustom your hair and scalp to organic products. Then color your hair with natural hair dyes.
6) My hair is so flyaway. It's thin, so I want something that can remove the frizz without making my hair heavy and flat.
Check out the products in our anti-frizz section.
7) I wash with (rhassoul) clay and it worked well at first, but my scalp has started to become dry and itchy and my hair lifeless.
Keep in mind that clay is slightly alkaline, so you need to do an acid rinse occasionally to maintain the right pH. See answer A.
8) I wash with rhassoul clay but my hair doesn't get clean. It feels stiff and dull.
Let your clay mixture swell overnight. Wash twice with the clay (just as you would shampoo twice). If none of this helps, try an acid rinse. See answer A.
If the vinegar rinse doesn't help either, the clay is too mild for your hair and scalp right now. Use an organic shampoo instead and try again with clay after a period.
9) I wash with rhassoul clay and my hair becomes so dry and frizzy.
Try adding a small splash of oil together with water when you make your clay mixture. See answer C. Let it sit overnight. The amount of oil depends on how much clay you mix, as well as how dry your hair is.
Increase the amount of oil if your hair still feels dry after washing. Reduce the amount of oil if your hair feels too flat or greasy after washing. If oil doesn't help (especially if you have thin/fine hair), you can try a more finely ground clay instead (less drying).
Answer A
Try an acid rinse, i.e., apple cider vinegar rinse. Mix 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar with 3 dl water. Experiment and increase the amount of vinegar if it doesn't calm the itching. If you have a sore scalp, try using a lower vinegar concentration as a stronger mixture might sting. The vinegar helps reduce itching, calms the scalp and restores proper pH, relieves dryness and dandruff, and dissolves lime and chemical buildup. You can rinse as often as you want. When washing your hair, you should rinse with the vinegar after you've rinsed out the shampoo. Massage and let it work for a while. Then rinse out with water and finish with conditioner if needed. It works perfectly fine to rinse even if you have colored hair.
Answer B
During the transition period from conventional shampoo to organic/natural shampoo, you may need to wash your hair more frequently at first. This is why we usually recommend affordable shampoos for beginners. These are very good transition shampoos that lather well. Try different ones to see which suits you best:
Eco Cosmetics Repair Shampoo – Lathers well.
Eco Cosmetics Volume Shampoo – Lathers well.
Logona Nettle Shampoo – Lathers well, somewhat milder than Eco Cosmetics.
Sante Shine Birch Shampoo – Lathers moderately.
Answer C
Here is a list of our most popular hair oils:
Argan oil – a well-known hair oil that helps dry, damaged, and worn hair.
Jojoba oil – a fine hair oil for dry, damaged, and worn hair.
Camellia oil - makes your hair glossy and soft without looking oily. Perfect for the ends.
Really Good Hair Oil - wonderful hair oil with beneficial herbs and jasmine scent. Suitable for hair masks.
Apricot kernel oil - an excellent hair oil without fragrance that suits everyone.
Melon oil - a popular hair oil that doesn't become too greasy and has a neutral scent. Perfect for the ends.
Castor oil - a rich oil that repairs damaged hair ends and stimulates hair growth.
Avocado oil - a good oil for dry scalp and dandruff. Suitable for hair masks.
Coconut oil - a moisturizing oil that gives "the wet look" or is suitable for hair masks.
Sesame oil - a nourishing hair oil that stimulates the hair follicles in the scalp and provides moisture.
