Week 49 is here and that means another money save ways tip to go along with the 52 week money challenge. If you are following along, make sure you add in $49 to your 52 week money jar or $8 if you are doing the challenge in reverse. This week, my tip may be a little unconventional for you, but I think it’s worth talking about as it is one way I save money. Let’s talk about joining the “no-poo” movement, and no I am not talking about something you do in the toilet.
52 Money Save Ways: Week 49: Try the No-Poo Movement
The no-poo movement is simply not using shampoo or conditioner in your hair. While the idea of this may sound a bit kooky, you actually can save a lot of money on these two products by not using them and in my experience, your hair thanks you.
Besides saving a lot of money, what are some other benefits? You hair won’t be coated in chemicals, for one. I think chemicals often create problems that require you to buy more products to tame them. If your hair is dull, it could be your shampoo’s fault. If it is dry, it may even be your conditioner’s fault. Stripping your hair of it’s natural oils leaves it unhealthy. I didn’t believe this until I stopped using these products.
So what do you use to clear your hair with if not shampoo and conditioner? There are a couple of options. You can use baking soda soaks. This is done by soaking your hair in hot water with a little bit of baking soda in it. You can also use a more natural soap like Dr. Bronner’s. One word of caution with Dr. Bronner’s though; it can leave a film in your shower or even on your hair if you have hard water. If you don’t have hard water, Dr. Bronner’s can be diluted down and used perfectly well. One medium sized container of Dr. Bronner’s lasts me months.
To add shine and conditioning back in your hair, try apple cider vinegar to rinse with. It brings back luster to your locks and is very low cost. For deep conditioning treatment, I suggest raw shea butter or coconut oil. Both last a long time and are all natural.
Have you ever gone “no-poo”? Tell me about your experiences in the comments!
Did you miss previous weeks? Click the links below!
- Week 48: Use Codes
- Week 47: Get Freebies
- Week 46: Go Green
- Week 45: Make a Gift Closet
- Week 44:Stop Paying for Shipping
- Week 43: Apply for Help
- Week 42:Repair before replacing
- Week 41: Make Substitutions
- Week 40: Gas Rewards Programs
- Week 39: Freezer Cooking
- Week 38: Re-use Everything
- Week 37: A Sale Does Not Equal a Need
- Week 36: Eat out the Smart Way
- Week 35: Carefully Shop the Dollar Store
- Week 34: Take a Second Look
- Week 33: Use Less
- Week 32: Get Amazon Prime
- Week 31: Consider Renting
- Week 30: Skip Disposable
- Week 29: Reduce Your Meat Budget
- Week 28: Borrow Everything
- Week 27: Store Food Properly
- Week 26: Cloth Diapering
- Week 25: Buy Generic Medication
- Week 24: Shop at Farmer’s Markets
- Week 23: Don’t Call in the Experts
- Week 22: Learn to Rebate
- Week 21: Seal up Those Leaks
- Week 20: Always Compare Prices
- Week 18: Use Vinegar to Clean
- Week 17: Buy the Smaller Package
- Week 16: Teach Your Kids About Money
- Week 15: Splurge When it Matters
- Week 14: Wash Your Car At Home
- Week 13: Meat Free Mondays
- Week 12: Create A Price Book
- Week 11: Avoid Fees
- Week 10: Cut Your Own Hair
- Week 9: Watch Your Electricity
- Week 8: Turn off The TV
- Week 7: Drink More Water
- Week 6: Maintain Your Car
- Week 5: Reap the Rewards
- Week 4: Practice the Waiting Game
- Week 3: Buy Seasonings in Bulk
- Week 2: Buy Your Clothes Used
- Week 1: Make Lists
- 52 Week Money Challenge
- 52 Week Tracker
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