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Co-Washing Your Hair
I've just started co-washing my hair and couldn't be happier with the results! Co-washing is cleaning your scalp and conditioning without harsh shampoo. This method is especially good for naturally curly hair, stops the flyaway bushy look and enhances curls. My hair is however short with a bit of waviness and I'm so happy with my shiny, soft hair and no more itchy scalp!
The method is simply to ditch shampoo and wash your hair with conditioner only, massage into the scalp really well and this washes away dirt but doesn't dry the scalp at all. I'm so happy now and my conditioner lasts for ages as you don't need a lot, win-win!
Contributed by Judy Kidd
The method is simply to ditch shampoo and wash your hair with conditioner only, massage into the scalp really well and this washes away dirt but doesn't dry the scalp at all. I'm so happy now and my conditioner lasts for ages as you don't need a lot, win-win!
Contributed by Judy Kidd
Save Your Hair Ties
I was constantly losing my hair ties (costing me lots of $$) and would find them all over the house, under the couch cushions etc. but most got lost. So I bought a packet of carabiners from the $2 shop for $2. When I take out my hair tie I put it straight onto the carabiner and now I don't lose them, don't have to buy any, don't have to clean them up and have saved lots of money ($50 a year for 3 years so far).
Contributed by Margaret Williamson
Contributed by Margaret Williamson
Satin Haircare
I picked up a couple of second hand satin pillowcases and rotated them keeping my hair soft and not fly away. Love second hand stores.
Contributed by Julie Roberts
Contributed by Julie Roberts
Clean Hair, Clean Hairbrush
I wash my hair brush and combs when I am under the shower and I am washing my hair. Carefully brush the hair when it is lathered up with shampoo. It will not only clean the brush or comb but will clear hairspray from the hair.
Contributed by Glenda Parker
I wash my hair brush and combs when I am under the shower and I am washing my hair. Carefully brush the hair when it is lathered up with shampoo. It will not only clean the brush or comb but will clear hairspray from the hair.
Contributed by Glenda Parker
Shiny, Silky Clean Hair
I use cider vinegar as a hair rinse which leaves my hair shiny and silky clean. Use about a 1/4 cup of cider vinegar instead of conditioner. Pour it over your wet hair, let it sit for a couple of minutes, then rinse for the softest, shiniest, silkiest hair ever. You'll find your hair won't need washing as often too.
Contributed by Peggy
I use cider vinegar as a hair rinse which leaves my hair shiny and silky clean. Use about a 1/4 cup of cider vinegar instead of conditioner. Pour it over your wet hair, let it sit for a couple of minutes, then rinse for the softest, shiniest, silkiest hair ever. You'll find your hair won't need washing as often too.
Contributed by Peggy
Sensitive Scalp Treatment
I have a very sensitive scalp that becomes itchy and painful, reacting to all brands of hair dyes. To solve this problem and relieve the itching and redness, I bought artificial sweetener from the supermarket. I bought sucralose (Splenda) but any artificial sweetener will do and solved the problem. If you have a sensitive scalp just mix five to eight teaspoons (it depends on the length of your hair) of sweetener with the hair colour before applying it to your hair and like magic, no more itchy, red, painful scalp. It sounds crazy but it really does work.
Contributed by Kevin Stubbs, 19th January 2017
I have a very sensitive scalp that becomes itchy and painful, reacting to all brands of hair dyes. To solve this problem and relieve the itching and redness, I bought artificial sweetener from the supermarket. I bought sucralose (Splenda) but any artificial sweetener will do and solved the problem. If you have a sensitive scalp just mix five to eight teaspoons (it depends on the length of your hair) of sweetener with the hair colour before applying it to your hair and like magic, no more itchy, red, painful scalp. It sounds crazy but it really does work.
Contributed by Kevin Stubbs, 19th January 2017
A Simple De-Tangle Spray
To de-tangle my daughter's hair without irritating her scalp, I use a home de-tangling spray by mixing conditioner and water in a spray bottle. I have found the ratio of water and conditioner vary with brand but it does need to be fairly watered down to prevent hair from becoming sticky or slimy.
Contributed by Nicole Stevenson
To de-tangle my daughter's hair without irritating her scalp, I use a home de-tangling spray by mixing conditioner and water in a spray bottle. I have found the ratio of water and conditioner vary with brand but it does need to be fairly watered down to prevent hair from becoming sticky or slimy.
Contributed by Nicole Stevenson
MOO Coconut Shampoo
You will need:
¼ cup coconut milk
1/3 cup of liquid Castile soap
1 tablespoon of vitamin E, olive or almond oil
10 – 20 drops of your favourite pure essential oil
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix.
To use wet your hair thoroughly. Pour about 5ml (1 teaspoon) of the shampoo into your hand and massage through your hair. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use a cider vinegar rinse to condition of you wish to. Dry and style as you normally would.
This mixture will last up to one month; just remember to shake it well before you use it.
Notes: I use Dr. Bronner's castile soap. It's available at health food shops and some chemists.
Contributed by Cath Armstrong, from Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing
¼ cup coconut milk
1/3 cup of liquid Castile soap
1 tablespoon of vitamin E, olive or almond oil
10 – 20 drops of your favourite pure essential oil
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a shampoo bottle or jar and shake well to mix.
To use wet your hair thoroughly. Pour about 5ml (1 teaspoon) of the shampoo into your hand and massage through your hair. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use a cider vinegar rinse to condition of you wish to. Dry and style as you normally would.
This mixture will last up to one month; just remember to shake it well before you use it.
Notes: I use Dr. Bronner's castile soap. It's available at health food shops and some chemists.
Contributed by Cath Armstrong, from Debt Free, Cashed Up and Laughing
De-Tangle Spray
To de-tangle my daughter's hair without irritating her scalp, I use a home de-tangling spray by mixing conditioner and water in a spray bottle. I have found the ratio of water and conditioner vary with brand but it does need to be fairly watered down to prevent hair from becoming sticky or slimy. Contributed by Nicole Stevenson, 11th March 2014
Super Cheap and Effective Head Lice Treatment
Approximate $ Savings: $10 - 15 per treatment
Now that the children are heading back to school, for some this will mean dealing with head lice and nits. Over the counter shampoos are very expensive, smell horrible and caused rashes in my children. I found the easy and cheap way of killing the nits was to get a cup of super cheap hair conditioner and adding 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of tea tree oil and lavender oil (all available from supermarkets). Cover the hair liberally with the conditioner mix and leave for 15 minutes. Comb with a lice comb as usual and wash out. Repeat after 7 days as with the bought brands. This mixture actually seems to kill the eggs as well as the adult lice. It also smells nice and is safe for more sensitive skins. The main thing was that it cost us pennies to treat the whole family.
Contributed by Sara Hewitt, 16th January 2014
Now that the children are heading back to school, for some this will mean dealing with head lice and nits. Over the counter shampoos are very expensive, smell horrible and caused rashes in my children. I found the easy and cheap way of killing the nits was to get a cup of super cheap hair conditioner and adding 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of tea tree oil and lavender oil (all available from supermarkets). Cover the hair liberally with the conditioner mix and leave for 15 minutes. Comb with a lice comb as usual and wash out. Repeat after 7 days as with the bought brands. This mixture actually seems to kill the eggs as well as the adult lice. It also smells nice and is safe for more sensitive skins. The main thing was that it cost us pennies to treat the whole family.
Contributed by Sara Hewitt, 16th January 2014
Non Permanent Hair Colour
You can buy a colored hair mousse from hair suppliers, Hair Warehouse, Priceline and maybe Chemist Warehouse. Some hair salons sell it also. It is very easy to use, you just apply it to the gray area on wet or dry hair (make sure you wear gloves). It does wash out every time you wash your hair though.
Contributed by Jodie Bray, 15th February 2014
Contributed by Jodie Bray, 15th February 2014
Natural Hair Dye
I discussed this with my DIL, who is a hairdresser, and she suggested strong tea. There aren't many natural hair dyes around except henna, which is permanent.
Contributed by Andrea Hewett, 14th February 2014
Contributed by Andrea Hewett, 14th February 2014
Never Deal with Head Lice Again
To get rid of nits I blow dry my kids hair really well in sections so as to not miss any part of the head until it's hot to touch. The heat kills both the lice and eggs. The lice fall out and the eggs lose grip and look a little puffed up then you can easily remove them with your fingers. Drives me crazy how much money I have spent over the years on all the lotions and potions not to mention hours of combing. Now I just wash the kids' hair once a week and give it a really good blow dry. We have been nit free now for just over 1 year :)
Contributed by Lauren Treloar, 6th February 2014
Contributed by Lauren Treloar, 6th February 2014
Saving on Hairdressing
Approximate $ Savings: $50-$70
I have medium length hair and even though I don't need it cut very often, every time I went to the hairdresser I was out of pocket by $75 -$95. I decided to do a local search on mobile hairdressers and found that there were wonderfully qualified hairdressers out there willing to provide a great service for a fraction of the cost. I was able to get a cut and blow dry for $25 in the privacy of my own home while my toddler was asleep - wonderful! Coupled with my budget leave in hair treatment (whole egg mayonnaise) I felt like a million dollars.
Contributed by Natalie Johnson, 24th October 2013
I have medium length hair and even though I don't need it cut very often, every time I went to the hairdresser I was out of pocket by $75 -$95. I decided to do a local search on mobile hairdressers and found that there were wonderfully qualified hairdressers out there willing to provide a great service for a fraction of the cost. I was able to get a cut and blow dry for $25 in the privacy of my own home while my toddler was asleep - wonderful! Coupled with my budget leave in hair treatment (whole egg mayonnaise) I felt like a million dollars.
Contributed by Natalie Johnson, 24th October 2013
MOO Hair Mask
Approximate $ Savings: $10+
Making your own hair mask is so easy and so cheap! All you'll have to do is mix 1 egg (which is full of vitamins like E and A and is rich in proteins and fatty acids), 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon sunflower oil in a small bowl and apply it to the end of your hair and work your way up to the scalp. Cover with an old shower cap, Clingwrap or a freezer bag and leave it in for about 20 - 30minutes. Then wash as normal and leave it to dry naturally. Once its dry it will be soft, silky and moisturised. Wah-la! I've even use avocado or banana in the mix to make the mask a bit thicker and add more nutrients but that's optional. The base recipe will give great results even without adding extras.
Contributed by Karina Watterson
Making your own hair mask is so easy and so cheap! All you'll have to do is mix 1 egg (which is full of vitamins like E and A and is rich in proteins and fatty acids), 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon sunflower oil in a small bowl and apply it to the end of your hair and work your way up to the scalp. Cover with an old shower cap, Clingwrap or a freezer bag and leave it in for about 20 - 30minutes. Then wash as normal and leave it to dry naturally. Once its dry it will be soft, silky and moisturised. Wah-la! I've even use avocado or banana in the mix to make the mask a bit thicker and add more nutrients but that's optional. The base recipe will give great results even without adding extras.
Contributed by Karina Watterson
Ditch the Chemicals!
Learn from the past with this tip I got from a vintage hair styling course - use talcum powder as a dry shampoo. Sprinkle it on dry hair and just brush it out. Works particularly great on my fringe which gets so manky after not washing it. Another tip is to ditch the shampoo! Bicarb soda, just 1 or 2 teaspoons, in a cup, mixed with a bit of water into paste. Mush onto head. Rinse. Done! I have long thick hair and have found I only need to do this twice a week (after the gym) and my hair feels so good.
Contributed by Laura Birch
Contributed by Laura Birch
Home Hair Colour Touch-ups Save a Fortune
Approximate $ Savings: + $1,820.00 annually
As I have very grey regrowth, I am having to colour my hair every month (if not every 3 weeks). As I cannot afford to spend the $150 plus to go to a hairdresser to get my roots done, I have been buying my own hair colour and doing it myself. I bought myself a cape ($15) and a hair colour brush, and I only buy my hair colour when its on special, and buy a few at a time so I have a stock of them. Instead of paying $22 for my hair colour, I can get them on special for $10. Every few months I do my roots as well as my ends just to give my hair a bit of a boost. I now have a few of my friends who do the same, so we swap and do each others hair, as it's sometimes hard to get the back done properly as you can't see what you're doing!
Contributed by Mardi Roser, 1st December 2011
As I have very grey regrowth, I am having to colour my hair every month (if not every 3 weeks). As I cannot afford to spend the $150 plus to go to a hairdresser to get my roots done, I have been buying my own hair colour and doing it myself. I bought myself a cape ($15) and a hair colour brush, and I only buy my hair colour when its on special, and buy a few at a time so I have a stock of them. Instead of paying $22 for my hair colour, I can get them on special for $10. Every few months I do my roots as well as my ends just to give my hair a bit of a boost. I now have a few of my friends who do the same, so we swap and do each others hair, as it's sometimes hard to get the back done properly as you can't see what you're doing!
Contributed by Mardi Roser, 1st December 2011
MOO Hair Treatment
Instead of buying leave In conditioning treatments, use this tip a hairdresser gave me. Rub your normal conditioner into dry hair, comb through and leave on for about half an hour. Then rinse off and wash your hair as normal. It leaves your hair in fab condition and you don't have to stand in the shower with the water running waiting for the other treatments to work.
Contributed by Joanna Rissman, 19th March 2012
Contributed by Joanna Rissman, 19th March 2012
Get Rid of Nits Forever!
Approximate $ Savings: over a $100 year
Don't waste money on very expensive nit treatments for your kids, which often burn the scalp, and often don't work as the lice build up a resistance to the treatments. Use a squirty bottle full of plain white vinegar (Homebrand is good - less than $2 year) and squirt kids hair thoroughly once a week, leave for 5 or 10 minutes, and NO MORE NITS! Don't even need to bother with a nit comb. Do this once a week or so. Nits do not build up a resistance to this treatment, and it also leaves hair shiny and no need even for conditioner if hair is not over long.
Contributed by Lee Poyser, 11th December 2010
Don't waste money on very expensive nit treatments for your kids, which often burn the scalp, and often don't work as the lice build up a resistance to the treatments. Use a squirty bottle full of plain white vinegar (Homebrand is good - less than $2 year) and squirt kids hair thoroughly once a week, leave for 5 or 10 minutes, and NO MORE NITS! Don't even need to bother with a nit comb. Do this once a week or so. Nits do not build up a resistance to this treatment, and it also leaves hair shiny and no need even for conditioner if hair is not over long.
Contributed by Lee Poyser, 11th December 2010
Home Hairdressing Cuts Costs
Approximate $ Savings: $500+ per year
I have always cut my husband's hair as he just likes a clipper cut which is very easy to do. We now have two small children and I decided to invest in a good hair cutting set and cut the whole family's hair. A good hair cutting set will cost around $100 and will usually come with a DVD that shows you how to cut hair yourself. It really is easy to do! At around $12 - $17 for a child's haircut and about $15 for a men's clipper cut, I have earned that money back in the six months I've been using it. I am now going to let my husband cut my hair (I have long hair so it's a basic cut) which will save me about $35 a cut too.
Contributed by Janet Abbott, 30th July 2010
I have always cut my husband's hair as he just likes a clipper cut which is very easy to do. We now have two small children and I decided to invest in a good hair cutting set and cut the whole family's hair. A good hair cutting set will cost around $100 and will usually come with a DVD that shows you how to cut hair yourself. It really is easy to do! At around $12 - $17 for a child's haircut and about $15 for a men's clipper cut, I have earned that money back in the six months I've been using it. I am now going to let my husband cut my hair (I have long hair so it's a basic cut) which will save me about $35 a cut too.
Contributed by Janet Abbott, 30th July 2010
Leave-In Hair Conditioner /De-tangler
Approximate $ Savings: anywhere up to $15
Not sure if this has been said before, but some people like to use a leave in hair conditioner or a hair de-tangler either in their hair or their children's. What I do recycle a bottle with a spray nozzle, put in about a half to one inch of your normal conditioner and fill the rest with water, shake and there you have a leave-in and detangle conditioner. You can also add a couple of drops of lavender (this can keep the nits away) and it smells wonderful.
Contributed by Keli Robinson, 18th July 2010
Not sure if this has been said before, but some people like to use a leave in hair conditioner or a hair de-tangler either in their hair or their children's. What I do recycle a bottle with a spray nozzle, put in about a half to one inch of your normal conditioner and fill the rest with water, shake and there you have a leave-in and detangle conditioner. You can also add a couple of drops of lavender (this can keep the nits away) and it smells wonderful.
Contributed by Keli Robinson, 18th July 2010
Root Touch-Ups
Approximate $ Savings: $30
Dyeing my own hair, I found that regularly I only need a root touch up. Instructions on DYI kits say after mixing ingredients any left over product must be discarded. I have saved 3 sets of applicator and colour bottles , washed them out, then after buying a new kit I divided the ingredients equally between the 4 sets of bottles so that each time I need a root touch-up I have just the right amount to mix together, without having to mix the total amount and waste some. At $15 per kit this lasts for 8 weeks (4 touch-ups) ,then I use a full kit to do all my hair before another round of root colouring.
Contributed by Yvette, Bendigo, 16th July 2009
Dyeing my own hair, I found that regularly I only need a root touch up. Instructions on DYI kits say after mixing ingredients any left over product must be discarded. I have saved 3 sets of applicator and colour bottles , washed them out, then after buying a new kit I divided the ingredients equally between the 4 sets of bottles so that each time I need a root touch-up I have just the right amount to mix together, without having to mix the total amount and waste some. At $15 per kit this lasts for 8 weeks (4 touch-ups) ,then I use a full kit to do all my hair before another round of root colouring.
Contributed by Yvette, Bendigo, 16th July 2009
TAFE Treatment
Approximate $ Savings: $892.50 per annum
This year I gave up work to become a full-time student, and so I had to make cut backs. One of the cut backs was the hairdresser. I attend the hairdresser an average of every six weeks, which is approximately 8.5 times per year. I was paying up to $140 for a shampoo, cut and foils. This adds up to $1190.00 per year. I discovered that by attending the local TAFE college I could have the same work done by students for $35!! Over a year, this will cost $297.50 which represents a saving of a whopping $892.50!! The students are in their final year of their four year apprenticeship and are already working in salons. All work is done under supervision and every treatment they do on your hair is checked by the head teacher before they start. I have been very happy with the work they have done and think I will continue to go there even when I'm working again. And the students are lovely. So, contact your local Tafe and ask to speak to the hairdressing section who will be able to book you in for your next hair appointment!
Contributed by Paula, East Gosford, 3rd July 2009
This year I gave up work to become a full-time student, and so I had to make cut backs. One of the cut backs was the hairdresser. I attend the hairdresser an average of every six weeks, which is approximately 8.5 times per year. I was paying up to $140 for a shampoo, cut and foils. This adds up to $1190.00 per year. I discovered that by attending the local TAFE college I could have the same work done by students for $35!! Over a year, this will cost $297.50 which represents a saving of a whopping $892.50!! The students are in their final year of their four year apprenticeship and are already working in salons. All work is done under supervision and every treatment they do on your hair is checked by the head teacher before they start. I have been very happy with the work they have done and think I will continue to go there even when I'm working again. And the students are lovely. So, contact your local Tafe and ask to speak to the hairdressing section who will be able to book you in for your next hair appointment!
Contributed by Paula, East Gosford, 3rd July 2009
Natural Solution for Head Lice
Approximate $ Savings: $15-20 per treatment
I kept my children's heads nit free while living up the north coast with tea tree oil added to shampoo or conditioner. Head lice don't like the smell of the oil. I also put a drop of oil on my children's hats and the back of their neck. We never had any, even while everyone else in the class had them.
Contributed by Cathy Spilstead, 5th July 2010
I kept my children's heads nit free while living up the north coast with tea tree oil added to shampoo or conditioner. Head lice don't like the smell of the oil. I also put a drop of oil on my children's hats and the back of their neck. We never had any, even while everyone else in the class had them.
Contributed by Cathy Spilstead, 5th July 2010
A Weekly Vinegar Rinse Stops the Nit Cycle
Boy don't I know about nits my granddaughter came home from kindy with the fourth lot in May, a few days before she and her Dad were due to fly to Queensland for a holiday. We bought the stuff to get rid of them but I read in a book about vinegar, to rinse the child's head in cider vinegar. The lice hate it. So for the next few days she her was rinsed in cider vinegar and now I do her hair once a week and the result is no nits! I also comb her hair after I rinse it to get rid of the nits that are left. The vinegar melts the eggs so they fall off the hair, killing the breeding cycle. Just make sure vinegar doesn't get into the child's eyes. As a child my Mum used vinegar as a rinse after washing our hair, that might be why we never got nits.
Contributed by Robyne, 2nd July 2010
Contributed by Robyne, 2nd July 2010
No More Nits First Go
To eradicate nits first time I saturate the hair in white vinegar (the cheapest) for 10 minutes, this dissolves the glue around the eggs stuck to the hair shaft then before rinsing I then add lots of cheap conditioner and cover with a shower cap and leave for 30 minutes then wash completely out and comb. You will find no more nits or their eggs after only one treatment.
Contributed by Kathleen Hughes, 2nd July 2010
Contributed by Kathleen Hughes, 2nd July 2010
Ditch the Shampoo
Here's how you can halve your hair care costs - Ditch the shampoo, and wash your hair in conditioner only. It does not lather, but your hair will be sparkling clean, healthy, shiny and bouncy. I found it hard to believe at first, but conditioner really cleans your hair beautifully without stripping it like shampoo does, so your colour will last longer too. Not only have I halved the cost of my hair care by doing this, but I have also halved the time I take in the shower washing my hair, saving on water and power costs (and I get to sleep in a bit longer). But, best of all, my hair is so much nicer and now gets so many compliments.
Contributed by Jenny, Belmore, 20th May 2009
Contributed by Jenny, Belmore, 20th May 2009
Stretch that Hairdressing Budget
Approximate $ Savings: $20-$300
When making hair appointments, stretch them out a little longer, e.g. I've changed to every eight weeks instead of every six. This saves me two visits a year at around $140 per visit!!
Contributed by Toni Harrison, 1st July 2010
When making hair appointments, stretch them out a little longer, e.g. I've changed to every eight weeks instead of every six. This saves me two visits a year at around $140 per visit!!
Contributed by Toni Harrison, 1st July 2010
Coat Hair to Stop Chlorine Saturation
Putting a large handful of conditioner in your hair before you go in the pool - it puts a coating on your hair so the chlorine doesn't get in. You can get an big bottle for a few dollars in the cheapie shops.
Contributed by Nicole Wright, 28th April 2009
Contributed by Nicole Wright, 28th April 2009
Just a Squeeze of Sauce
I have a 7 year old daughter who lives in the water. Her hair is forever turning green until I found out off my hairdresser that the shampoos they sell for supposedly getting the green out of hair does not really work. She suggested I try some tomato sauce. Just squeeze some onto the hair and comb through, leave a couple of minutes and then wash out with shampoo and conditioner to make it smell nice again. The red in the sauce counter acts green (as the colour wheel chart says). It really does work and is very cheap.
Contributed by Kathryn Clark, 30th April 2009
Contributed by Kathryn Clark, 30th April 2009
Old Fashioned and Dorky but it Works
Wear a bathing cap - old fashioned and dorky but it will help protect your hair. After swimming, make sure you rinse it and dry it well before putting it in your swimming bag so that it lasts as long as possible. The cap will also keep you warmer while you swim!
Contributed by Joy Emmett, 30th April 2009
Contributed by Joy Emmett, 30th April 2009
No Damage with a Bicarb Shampoo
I have always followed the advice of a hairdresser, and washed my girls hair in good old bicarb to remove chlorine build up.. Simply mix a good couple of tablespoons of bicarb in with regular shampoo the smother on the hair, really lathering it up.. My girls have long hair and this is not the easiest job, but the bicarb really strips all the chlorine off the hair without doing any damage. I do two washes at least and then follow with a good treatment conditioner. Hair is as good as new. It is also useful to put conditioner in your hair BEFORE you go swimming, this acts as a barrier and helps the chlorine to wash off more easily after swimming.
Contributed by Sharon Van Bavel, 3rd May 2009
Contributed by Sharon Van Bavel, 3rd May 2009
Budget Priced Flex Shampoo Cleans Away Green
All my children did swimming training some years ago and as some were blond I had the same problem but found using 'Flex' shampoo and conditioner after each swim and rinsing well kept the problem controlled.
Contributed by Anne Ruthenberg, 3rd May 2009
Contributed by Anne Ruthenberg, 3rd May 2009
Tap Water and Bathing Cap Protect Hair
Wet your hair with tap water first. Wearing a cap protects the hair, particularly if you put conditioner on first - but if you don't like to wear a cap then you can use tomato sauce to help remove the green - smear it on, wait a minute or two and then rinse, shampoo and condition as normal.
Contributed by Helen Reynolds, 1st May 2009
Contributed by Helen Reynolds, 1st May 2009
Purple Turns Green Blonde
You can buy a shampoo brand called DeLorenzo - Silver from the Hair House Warehouse stores. It's a dark purple shampoo that has a good quality toner in it. I have ashen-blonde hair and this is the only toner based shampoo that has worked for me.
Contributed by Elisa Macie, 29th April 2009
Contributed by Elisa Macie, 29th April 2009
Give Your Hair a Virgin Mary
Pure tomato juice is a great treatment for blonde hair that has gone green. You need to use pure tomato juice or real tomato sauce-both of which are much cheaper than a bottle of chemical hair treatment. Work in the tomato/sauce with your fingers and leave the tomato juice or sauce on your hair for between 10-30 minutes depending on how bad the green tinge is. Shampoo and rinse with cold water. Depending on how bad your green hair is you may need to repeat the treatment.
Contributed by Joanne Wyman-Macer, 29th April 2009
Contributed by Joanne Wyman-Macer, 29th April 2009
Saucy Hair
Work tomato sauce into your hair, wait for a few minutes and rinse it before you wash your hair with your usual shampoo and treatment. This should neutralize the hair turned green due to pool chemicals.
Contributed by Tommy Tsu, 29th April 2009
Contributed by Tommy Tsu, 29th April 2009
Hairdresser Uses Tomato Sauce to Neutralize Green Hair
Whilst on holiday in Bali, the little girl in the unit next to us had green hair from swimming in the pool. Her mother (a hairdresser) said that once they returned to Australia she would wash it in Tomato Sauce. The tomato neutralises the green. I have also been told to wet your hair before getting in the pool, as your hair can only hold so much moisture and if already wet cannot absorb the chlorine. I do this and where a cap when I go swimming and don't have any problems of green hair or the odour of Chlorine lingering in my hair.
Contributed by Elizabeth van Berkel, 29th April 2009
Contributed by Elizabeth van Berkel, 29th April 2009
Use a Clarifying Shampoo
Pantene makes one and it isn't badly priced, especially if you pick it up when it is on special. But to stop your hair turning green, trying coating all your hair in cheap conditioner (the cheaper the better) and then when you are finished swimming, just rinse your hair out in warm water. You will probably notice the condition of your hair improving as well. Also try a swimming cap over the top for more protection.
Contributed by Leeanne Kirkman, 29th April 2009
Contributed by Leeanne Kirkman, 29th April 2009