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Small Pots & Jars-Wholesale packaging source for lip balm tubes and cosmetic containers. Seaquence. Tips and Tricks to go Shampoo-free « Rural Spin. My hair is thicker, shinnier, and healthier than it ever has been now that I’ve gone shampoo free! I stopped using shampoo, conditioner, and any other test tube-made product on my hair a month ago.

Now I only use baking soda and vinegar, and my hair is thicker, shinier, has stopped falling out, and stays cleaner longer than it ever has in my entire life. And this dramatic effect costs literally pennies compared to expensive store-bought products. Not only that, but going shampoo-free eliminates the need to buy gels, mouse, anti-frizz stuff or any of that.

Think of the savings! And for those who like to stockpile supplies for a rainy day or buy in bulk, it’s much less expensive to buy gallons of vinegar and pounds of baking soda than worry from where the next deal on shampoo is going to appear. Before you decide to give shampoo-free a whirl, check out this overview. The type of water you have will have an effect on how baking soda (or shampoo for that matter) works on cleaning your hair. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success.

Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!! Eat Well, Spend Less: Homemade Substitutes for Grocery Staples. Conditioner. Solar dehydrator. Body Wash. Hand wash. Detergent. Deodorant.

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