Try Nature’s Gate Rainwater Clarifying Shampoo. I use that and it never dries my hair out and is very gentle. It has a mild surfectant in it so it’s not harsh or drying at all.

I always loved Cream of nature shampoo, but it stopped working for me. You might want to try it, though, it’s quite cheap.

Jessicurls [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Hair-Cleansing-Cream-p-103.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-hair-cleansing-cream]Hair Cleansing Cream[/buylink] is really nice too.

I’m having great results with Curl Junkie’s Hibiscus Bliss shampoo. It’s really creamy, smells great and doesn’t dry my hair out. I was a big no-pooer before, but I like this shampoo so much, I use it weekly.

Oh and: I hear Curls Cleansing Cream is really good. haven’t tried it, but it sounds yummy!

[b]Draupadi[/b]
i think using suave humectant as a co-wash and leave in may be adding to build up. it contains dimethiconol which over time builds on the hair shaft. choosing a non-silicone conditioner will give you better results w CG. opt for suave naturals or V05.

ACV is only drying w improper dilution. curlies from 3a-4b have great luck w acv rinses…but keep in mind they don’t clarify, they only restore the hair’s natural ph balance.

finally, any shampoo w sulfates can serve as a clarifying shampoo for “no-pooers.” if you dont want to use a sulfate cleanser, elucence is a great choice. i clarify as often as needed…usually twice a month. hth

[quote=Draupadi]JazziJenni
I’ve bought some new VO5 cond. to experiment with.
Hopefully they’ll help a bit.
The Elucence ‘poo seems a little pricey to me.
Have you ever tried the Neutrogena kind?[/quote]
make sure its not the “oasis” line, it contains cones 😈
i havent tried neutrogena but im sure its fine. creme of nature shampoo is a good choice.

With ACV, do a good condition afterwards.

Also if you have scalp dammage from relaxers or itchy scalp that you scratch a lot, it might sting/burn. It hurts my head a lot, I can’t use it.