But Duke won't go no-poo again. She admits that she didn't wait long enough for the method to allegedly work on her hair, but said it wasn't worth feeling dirty as her hair adjusted to the experiment.

"I think it's important for people to be aware of the impact of their personal beauty choices, whether it be from manufacturing and waste, or from chemicals used," said Duke. "But ultimately, it's a matter of balance. If something doesn't work for you, like the no-poo, it's not worth the energy beating yourself up over it."

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The no-poo method

1. Use 1 tablespoon of baking soda per 1 cup of water. Put baking soda in water and stir until dissolved. Apply to your hair and rinse thoroughly.

2. Most people use apple cider vinegar to condition their hair after the baking soda scrub. Use 1 tablespoon vinegar per 1 cup of water. You can add fragrances, honey, or some lemon juice to dilute the smell. Apply to hair and rinse thoroughly.

3. Shampoo and condition with baking soda and vinegar as often as you find necessary. Your usage should slow as your hair's natural oils regulate.

SOURCE: www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Go-No-Poo