Leaving on a Jet Plane

Yep, about to head off for vacation! BUT FIRST. Yes, that's right, I tried using a rye flour mix to wash my hair, and the results are...pretty good :)

Exhibit A: In which I am happier than a chocolate brownie.

I was admittedly a bit skeptical about washing my hair with yet another baking product, particularly one that looks like gloop.

Gloop is a technical term.

But the results speak for themselves: After washing with it, my hair felt clean, smooth, shiny, voluminous... Need I go on? Also, can I tell you a secret? That photo was taken 3 sweaty, humid days after using the rye flour wash. It should also be noted that I'm still using ACV as a conditioner, but much, much diluted from what I started with. Will it make a difference? We'll see. Am I a rye flour shampoo convert? Well, after just one go at it, sure...for now. Of course, I am about to embark on a low 'poo-fueled trip, using a Shea Moisture product, so who knows. Perhaps the seductive qualities of low 'poo will wile me away from the no-'poo life? (I'll certainly be cheating this week...)

The New Formula

Rye flour wash:

• 2 tbsp rye flour (in a 2oz. squeeze tube)
• just enough water to make it gloopy (see, technical term)

Apple cider vinegar rinse:

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 drops rosemary oil
• 4 drops lemon oil

Edwina's current status:

# of days since last commercial (sulfate-inclusive) shampoo: 27

# of days since last naturoo (rye flour + ACV): 3

Significant Other Check: "It looks good."
Judgmental Coworker Check: "It actually has more volume now (0 days post-rye flour) than at any other point in this whole experiment!"

Public Perception Paranoia Scale: 1/10

Bonus video:

See you on the flipside!