Old thread this, but both the LOTH and myself has been going no-poo for the last 1.5 months. Now it has not been a problem for me since I have short hair and it just feels like the most natural hair. My wife, who has long self curling hair have struggled for years with frizzy flighty hair. Especially moving to North Carolina where it is hot and humid during summers. Since going no-poo she has much less problem "controlling" her hair and we have both now gotten past the "adaptation" period and the hair does not feel oily anymore. Is it a bit of a pain during this period yes, but way easier for us who have shorter hair. I just rinse my hair and scrub my scalp with warm water, when I shower, each day and that is it.
I have a comment for those who are using shampoo bars, regular bars of soap, homemade soap bars, lye soap etc. If the soap is a "real" soap, meaning saponified oils the ph of those soaps is quite alkaline. Over time time this may damage your hair follicles. I would recommend to do the apple cider vinegar rinse or similar at least once a week or so to neutralize your scalp. You can find lots of information regarding this online.
I have a comment for those who are using shampoo bars, regular bars of soap, homemade soap bars, lye soap etc. If the soap is a "real" soap, meaning saponified oils the ph of those soaps is quite alkaline. Over time time this may damage your hair follicles. I would recommend to do the apple cider vinegar rinse or similar at least once a week or so to neutralize your scalp. You can find lots of information regarding this online.