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I use Dawn dish detergent, shampoo twice. Also use powder before bed on my head

Posted By: deb on 2007-11-30
In Reply to: Sick of having to wash my hair EVERY day - suggestions? (sm) - NCMT

I put the powder on my scalp and work it through the hair close to my head at bedtime. The powder absorbs the oil. This gives me a couple of extra days between shampoos.


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Thanks - I will try the powder - just got new shampoo so won't try the Dawn yet (nm)
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I put Dawn dish soap in the dishwasher
I did not realize laundry soap and dishwasher detergent do not make bubbles. I didn't have any dishwasher detergent so decided to just a few drops of Dawn. Suds came out of the top of the dishwasher and all over the kitchen. For a few drops, it filled the kitchen. You would think it would be easy to clean up but it was terrible. Soap suds can't just be mopped up, especially when they are 3 inches tall. lol
Head & Shoulders or other similar shampoo (sm)
That helps me with lots of skin ailments - I use it under my arms so I won't be stinky and it works great :-)  Might be worth a shot anyway.
would love to slap more than a dish towel on his head!!!
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I only use adult shampoo on her..shampoo &
 
Laundry detergent

Do you have a specific laundry soap that you buy or just whatever's on sale?


Powder or liquid?


With bleach or not?


Laundry Detergent
Simple Pleasures Lavender Vanilla (by Tide) - I buy the dryer sheets too.  I love to smell it on my sheets!  It doesn't really smell like lavender or vanilla, sort of a pleasant cross between the two, or something.  They have one with roses too, which I love, but I don't care for the scent of that soap, it is too "off" or something.  My husband doesn't even mind and he is a truck driver!  He says the Lavender Vanilla smells pretty "fresh" and good.  Lucky, because I would still use it and have to listen to him whine if he didn't like it!  My little grandson likes it too and asks to have his jammas washed in it. 
My little one did this, too! Took days of using laundry detergent to get rid of
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Does it really matter which washing detergent you use? sm

i normally buy the cheapest washing detergent.  but it seems like my whites get really dingy.  lately i've been using washing detergent, color safe bleach.  i also use liquid fab. softener.  is it really worth paying more for washing detergent? just wondered what you all do.


 


thanks


make your own laundry detergent
Lots of different recipes out there for liquid and powdered.

I like the liquid but have a terrible time finding the Arm & Hammer wash SODA.
Oh! Head in the SAND! I thought you said head in the CAN!
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I like the light powder snow...sm
cause it's easier to shovel than that heavy wet snow....Do you shovel or does someone else do it for you?    Cat  
Borax washing powder is not dangerous.....

Borax sold in the supermarkets for laundry washing and other uses is not poisonous to the public.  However, REAL boric acid is......just be careful with it.......that's all.....regarding pets and people.......



try italian dressing powder packet that you mix yourself. sm
i marinate for about 3-4 hours in this and then grill. tastes really good. you'll have to mix it with vinegar. read packet and mix as directed and then marinate in it.
BC Powder Arthritis, but only in the short term. nm
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Also might want to have cornstarch baby powder for in between showers. No Message
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U R right, I like NYC for pencils, but Rimmel has great foundation, powder, liners, etc,.....sm
and Maybelline, which is very low cost, has some of the best mascaras in the industry. And for lips, I really like CG (Cover Girl), they have glosses, traditional lipstick, long-wear formulas, etc, and they are very inexpensive, esepcially at walmart. Take care, my beauty budget is extremely limited, too, but I still take the time to use skin care, hair care, and make-up every day, just to make myself feel good. Then you don't feel like you are "schlepping!"
K9 Advantix is working for our pooch. Also put garlic powder and brewer's yeast in their
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Dreft detergent and 20 Mule Team Borax for stubborn stains, gentle on baby's skin..sm

and hypoallergenic.  Works very well on those burp-up stains, ya know, the ones with Poly-Vi-Sol vitamins. 


I don't suppose many of you are old enough to remember cloth diapers and diaper pins, plastic pants that went over them to contain leakage, Dreft detergent or 20 Mule Team Borax and heaven forbid knowing how to clean them!  Ask your grandmothers how it was done.  And you think you have it rough with disposable diapers!  Cat 


 


Shampoo sm
I totally agree! I can't tell you how many times I have gotten home only to find that I ended up with 2 conditioners or 2 shampoos instead of 1 of each. My fault, I know, but I've done this despite being (I thought) extremely careful so it didn't happen again. I guess we should consider ourselves lucky to have such an array to choose from.
I usually tip 15% because I also tip the shampoo person.,,,,
But if the hairdresser does it all, including the shampoo, etc., I tip closer to 20%.
60 does some too high.. I pay 60 for shampoo,
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Kelco Shampoo
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How is it different from regular shampoo?
Is it conditioning? I have to avoid conditioning shampoos, so I've wasted a lot of money trying shampoos that are all about conditioning the hair (It irritates the skin).
Can we talk about Shampoo....
It is really a bit annoying to me to try and buy shampoo these days. I just want a bottle that says "Shampoo---for clean hair", but trying to read all the labels and pick out a bottle is kind of getting on my nerves. First, you have to find the one that says "shampoo" and that isn't easy since it is written in 2 different languages. (And let me say right now that immigrants that speak Spanish do not bother me in the least bit--and I don't care whether they speak English---just to get that out of the way, cause this isn't about that at all.) Then you have to read whether it is for frizzy hair, dry hair, colored hair, hair that needs hydrating, hair that needs dehydrating, permed hair, gray hair, shampoo & conditioner (which I do not want).......!

I mean can't there be just "Shampoo" and that's it?

Is it just me, or anyone else out there having this problem? Maybe I'm getting to be a bit crabby in my old age, but I would rather spend that time doing something else instead of studying the dang shampoo shelves.

If I don't shampoo my hair every day...sm
It is so oily the next day it looks like I haven't washed it in a week. I have to wash it everyday. It would be nasty if I didn't. I wish I didn't but I do.
Depends on the shampoo I use sm
We have well water, and I buy a special shampoo for that. If I don't, I get an orangish tinge to my hair and it does not stay clean for even a whole day. Also, I can only use a tiny amount of conditioner because my hair tends to be oily. That said, I usually only wash my hair every other day, more because of my schedule than anything.
Does any know if kids shampoo
I was at a salon the other day with my 2 girls, one 7, the other 3.  I asked the stylist if it I should wash my 7-year-old's hair in regular shampoo instead of the kid shampoo I get.  I have done it once or twice when I ran out of shampoo.  She didn't say yes or no, she just said that she wouldn't because kid shampoos have an ingredient in it that prevents lice.  She said the detangler spray in particular is what helps.  I tried to Google that but haven't come up with anything.  I was just wondering if anyone else heard it.  TIA
All I know is that when I had Dish, if we
had 1 raindrop I lost service. Got rid of it the minute my contract was up.
Dish
I have never had any problems with Dish - they even let me have a package most people don't know about - and probably don't want. - I pay $6.00 a month and gey my local ABC, CBC, NBC & Fox channels - and for some reason I get another channel that keeps changing - right now it is the Hallmark Channel - sometimes it is the biography channel and sometimes Animal Planet -this is a good plan for us because we are trying to cut down on watching TV - and it helps us save $.
We used to have dish
Don't know what Direct TV is, but we used to have Dish. Excellent service. The only problem was when it would get windy it would knock it off track and DH would have to readjust it, but was no big deal. Very easy and only took a few secs to move back into place. Never had a problem with interruptions otherwise. I loved it and would get it again. We now have cable cos it was the best deal to get cable/internet/phone all in one package.
Had all 3 and Dish is my fav!!!

Cable in our area stinks.  Direct was better than cable, but not near as good as Dish.  The options available on Dish are so much better than Direct.  Little things, like being able to check the guide while still watching a show and looking up the info on another program and how far ahead you can check the schedules.  It's been about 6 years since we switched from Direct to Dish, so maybe they've changed, but I'd go for Dish.  They are by far the best. 


Not a dish but...
I have a box for chocolates and a basket on my computer tower under my desk with a bag of jelly beans in it. Everyone started raiding my chocolate so I had to get creative and hide it in another part of the house entirely. lol If anyone else has this problem, the bathroom is great! Its up on top of my tallest cabinet behind a stack of decorative towels. :)
Also Nizoral shampoo might be just the ticket.
I like the OTC one, but there is also a Rx one with the same active ingredient. I just didn't like it as well.

The OTC one is expensive, like $12 a bottle, but it's great stuff.
Medicated shampoo? Sounds like what my
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Paul Mitchell Shampoo One
simple as it gets.

http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Shampoo-One/dp/B0002F1RW8
Wella SP Regulate shampoo is (sm)
ideal for oily scalp. It won't damage your hair, either. I alternate with Nystatin (OTC) dandruff shampoo.
I tell you what shampoo WILL prevent lice...sm
At Sally's the generic Paul Mitchell's tea tree oil shampoo. Tea Tree Oil kills lice so if you shampoo with it it prevents them. It is not a lice killer it is just regular shampoo. It smells a lot like peppermint to me. I used it when my son started kindergarden because I didn't want him to get lice. Kids in his clss had it and he never got it. It is a little expensive but worth it to me.
How about a smaller dish? nm
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When I get dry, itchy scalp I make a shampoo...sm
I copied this from my vinegar book for you.

Apple Cider Vinegar-for your hair/scalp PH balances
Dandruff and Itchy Scalp: add two teaspoons of ACV to a large glass of warm water. Lean your head over a sink and carefully pour the mixture over your entire scalp. Wrap your head in a towel for 15 minutes. Unwrap head, comb hair and then wash hair as usual. The acidic nature of ACV combined with its potent enzymes can help scalp problems such as dandruff, itchy scalp, baldness and thinning hair. Apple cider vinegar also stimulates hair follicles to encourage the growth of healthier hair.

All Natural Shampoo (ACV)
Add the following ingredients in a blender:
1 oz. Olive oil
1 egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ACV.
Use as you would a regular shampoo

Herbal Hair Rinse Combinations Using ACV
Use ¼ fresh herb or you can use dry ones. You can use any herb you like. Add to 1 quart boiling water. Let is steep until cool strain then add 2 tablespoons of ACV. Certain herbs can enhance your hair color, as well as condition it. Rosemary and parsley are good for dark hair, sage will darken graying hair, chamomile will highlight blonde or light brown hair, calendula conditions, lavender and lemon verbena add fragrance, linden is good for frequently shampooed hair, and nettles will control dandruff.

My daughter had this problem, ended up she was using a shampoo
for oily hair that made her hair over-compensate for using the oily shampoo and it produced more oil, hence her having to wash her hair more often, try switching shampoos. I feel for you.
My doc tells people to use OTC DHS Zinc Shampoo
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you forgot - any mayonnaise containing dish

any dish with mayonnaise cannot be eaten if left out, uncovered, for ANY length of time.....


there are many dishes one cannot eat if left out....general rule is no more than 2 hours on a buffet table or any table for that matter, in my opinion.....cheese comes to mind too left out.....


food safety is very important and the USDA allows certain things that also shouldn't be allowed....


ever read Consumer Reports?  I read in there that the govt (USDA) *allows* a certain amount of rodent feces and rodent hair in things like cottage cheese and canned tuna (the latter I love).....and I read that a long time ago....


better to be safe than sorry.......


If I was landlord and OP did dish thing to me,I would
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Cable tv versus dish

Can anybody give me their experiences with cable televison or dish, specifically Dish Network or DirectTV?


I am considering getting one of these but don't know which one to go with.  Thank you!


 


 


have had all three, Dish Network superior
if you have an HDTV I would not recommend cable at all. It may not be true for all cable companies but Adelphia looked horrid on ours. Had Dish Network years ago and they were horrible in the customer service department...never again!!!
Do you keep a candy dish on your desk?

What's inside it? 


I have one on my desk, but it usually only has sugar-free gum in it.  Boring I know, but I hate it when my kids get cavities and since they raid my dish all the time, I have to take precautions.    I also don't want to tempt myself all day long with sugar.  Sometimes I get sugar-free Werther's candy or  sugar-free lemonade candy but those bags are so tiny they don't last long. 


Use every last drop of dish soap...sm

I don't have a dishwasher so I have to use liquid soap.  I never throw the bottle away because I can't squeeze anymore out.  When I'm running my next dishwater, I run water in the bottle and use every last drop.  The cap even has enough residue on it for 1 load.  Same goes for shampoo and conditioner.  Even laundry soap.


I'll often use shampoo for body wash.  If you use Suave or VO5 it's usually only .99 a bottle and when it's on sale for less than that I'll buy a few bottles.  It's a lot cheaper than bodywash.


I try to do errands and appointments on the same day.  Mapped out right so I save gas. 


Never buy infant, toddler, preschool kids clothes brand new.  Buy at thrift, second hand stores or garage sales.  They outgrow them faster than the bank statement arrives.  They also tend to stain and ruin clothes pretty darn easily and quickly.


What is your favorite potluck dish?
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I have Dish Network and I saw it just fine.
Even recorded it. Too bad I don't know how to send it to you.
Oh, why not try a southern dish, possum
I absolutely have heard of people that have ate this, heard it is terribly greasy. Rabbit is another thing as is squirrel but I have never had, to me it would seem like eating my pet cat. Have heard of all the above except yattle. My mother visiting Mexico years ago told me of having a dish with unborn goat (guess they aborted the babies from the mother goats, ewwwwwww)but then she also ate things like pickled pig feet, pork brains, cow tongue and tripe. My brother and I mostly grossed out. Surprised she did not eat chittlings! Over the years I have stuck to more main stream here in the US and presently hubby and I eat a lot of chicken, not because of it being a more economical meat but more the way they are raised, that being more organic.