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Wavy Hair 101: What Is a Low Poo? Do You Need to Low Poo Wavy Hair? How to Low Poo Wavy Hair

Wavy Hair 101: All About "Low Poo"

Hi there wavy friend! Today’s Wavy Hair 101 will cover all things “low poo.”  Including….

  • Low Poo Definition
  • Uses of Low Poo
  • Examples of Low Poo
  • How to Incorporate into YOUR wavy hair routine

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What is Low Poo?

The phrase “low poo” means a sulfate-free shampoo that still contains cleansing ingredients (called “surfactents”). 

What is the difference between a shampoo and low-poo?

What we think of as “normal shampoo” typically includes sulfates. A Low-poo does not have sulfates. BUT many companies have “low poos” that are simply labeled “shampoo.” 

Are all low-poos shampoos?

Yep! All low-poos are a part of the shampoo family. So us wavies who low-poo don’t really “stop washing our hair,” or “quit shampoo,” but rather you’ll switch the type of cleanser you use in your hair. 

Are all shampoos low poos?

Nope! Many shampoos still contain sulfates. It’s really important to check the ingredients in your shampoo to see if it’s a traditional shampoo or a low shampoo. Keep reading to see examples of this. 

Are all curly hair shampoos low poo?

Just because a product says it’s “for curls,” or “for waves” does NOT automatically mean it has good ingredients. Some shampoos made “for curly hair” still have sulfates, which make them NOT low poos. So always check those ingredients!

Can I Clarify With a Low Poo?

If one or more of the above effects are happening, it’s probably time to clarify. There is no exact time-frame because people use different products, have different wavy hair types, different weather, different water hardness….etc. Personally, I clarify every 4-5 washes, but also use the build up/frizz etc dictate this. 

Related Post: How to Clarify Wavy Hair (Wavy Hair 101)

How Often Should I Low Poo?

This will vary by person, but in general….as often as you were with your previous shampoo. BUT, you don’t want to wash your hair very often because that strips the natural oils. Transition time is normal, and I’ve got a whole post about how to wash wavy hair less often.  For my 2a/2b waves, I wash my hair with low poo about every 4 days. 

Is My shampoo a low poo?

Does your shampoo have sulfates? Then it’s not a low-poo. If there aren’t sulfates, then it is!

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Examples of "Low Poo" that aren't called low poo....

As mentioned above, there are many “low poo” options available that aren’t called low poo. Here are some examples!

My current favorite shampoo is actually a "low poo" but you wouldn't know based on the label!

Related Post: Full 2a/2b Wavy Hair Routine

shop Aveeno low poo
I use this to CLARIFY! image via Amazon
beware, not all "curl" shampoos are actually low poo, but this one is!
made from recycled ocean plastic image via Target

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If you read those captions, one of my low-poo mentions is actually my clarifying shampoo. And it’s a low-poo! Is that confusing? Kinda! Some low-poos are actually strong enough to clarify your waves. So that brings me to this point….listen to your hair. If your hair is getting more dry with each wash, maybe save that wash to use as your clarifying shampoo (low-poo). If it doesn’t seem to do enough, then don’t use on the days when there’s a lot of product build up. So now that you know the basics about low poo for wavy hair, it’s time to test it out! Do you use a low poo? Do you have any other questions?! Comment them if you do and I’ll update the post if it’ll help other wavies! Good luck 🙂

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2 comments

  • Julia
    May 6, 2020

    Nice post! I usually use the pacifica length and strength shampoo as my regular shampoo, but I also the pineapple curls as my clarifying shampoo! It’s too drying to use on a regular basis but it does the trick to remove all my product buildup when I need to clarify without using sulfates

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    • racheladmin
      May 6, 2020

      Ohhh I haven’t tried that shampoo, only the conditioner from the length and strength line. I’ll check it out. Interesting about the pineapple curls, thanks for sharing! It’s great to find ones that work without sulfates 🙂 -Rachel

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