Hair Gone Wild! Recipes & Remedies for Natural Tresses (Herbs Gone Wild!) [Kindle Edition]

Diane Kidman (Author)

Book Description

Tired of your hair's unruly behavior? Ready for some natural hair care that not only works but brings your hair's true beauty to light? Whether you're looking for a few quick remedies to end your hair woes, or you're ready to go all out and learn the magic behind the no 'poo phenomenon, Hair Gone Wild! will take you there with easy-to-understand instructions and a good dose of that most ancient of remedies, humor. Everything from how to make homemade hairspray and gels to how to ditch the shampoo and grow magnificently manageable hair that you'll finally love!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Diane Kidman studied herbalism with the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and continues to study through real-life practice. Her focus is on teaching others to incorporate herbalism into their everyday lives, while living a more natural and chemical-free life. She is often found picking and ingesting all manner of weeds and leaves.

Product Details

• File Size: 139 KB
• Print Length: 106 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0983915563
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: carp(e) libris press (March 12, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007JYFF50
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Reference

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Selection! April 8, 2012

By Norah Tolmie

Format:Kindle Edition

I've got Diane Kidman's previous two e-books on herbs and I'm so happy to have this one! In my quest to reduce harmful chemicals and unnecessary ingredients from our house, her first two books have been invaluable! The moisturizer recipe from 'Beauty Gone Wild' is now my go-to product, and so affordable to make! As with the first two books, this is great info well presented. It's easy to follow, using accessible ingredients. And always: a fun read with lots of chuckles! Highly recommend all three, and can hardly wait for the next!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY Timely and Lucky Find! May 31, 2012

By Linda Carlin

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I found this book quite by accident. I read it over and over for a few days until I made the decision to try the 'no poo' method. I was skeptical, yes my hair is 'special.' I am (was) a hair product snob as well as addict. NOW, I am a 'no poo' believer and I tell everyone about it. My routine varies depending on my hair needs and I am still experimenting. I have very long, thick curly hair and I spent a lot of time and money on it. I have given everything away and I feel free! I really need to add up my projected savings and buy myself something nice with it. Thank you so much for a helpful and interesting book, I loaned it one friend and since she has seen my results, she is anxious to get started. My next step is to try cassia. PS - The time I have saved is priceless.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Wonderful! March 25, 2012

By Sara

Format:Kindle Edition

After I downloaded this book I sat down at the kitchen table and read it in only a couple of hours and looooved it!!! It's easy to understand and dummies like me don't have to read and reread and rereread and rerereread and rererereread it:) The recipes aren't just outrageously elaborate which is what I need cause I'm not exactly a big money maker so a lot of the stuff is on hand or easily accessible!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely LOVE this book! No more 'poo for me! AND a trick I add... September 8, 2012

By Lauren

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

When I first read this, and got to the "no poo" part, I was very skeptical. VERY. My hair is VERY thick(and long, so there's LOTS of it), a little course, and it has gotten more and more curly (as well as slightly dryer/frizzier) as I've gotten older - but would still get oily close to my scalp if I went more than a day between shampoos. And I have NEVER been able to get a comb or brush through my hair if I didn't use a generous amount of conditioner, humectant, and sometimes an additional leave-in conditioner/de-tangler/de-frizzer... and all that stuff really adds up, price-wise! (I am wife/mom in family of 4, and always on a fairly tight budget)

But, I decided to give it a try. I work at home, so the only people I could really gross out are my family, and they're probably too busy to notice anyway, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to try, as long as I didn't have anything coming up where I'd have to be in public. LOL!

SO, I've been using the Tbsp. of baking soda (mixed with water) for washing scalp/hair, and a Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar (mixed with 1 cup water) as a rinse (instead of conditioner) and have been AMAZED at the results! The very first time I did it, I could tell the difference in my hair - it was so much lighter, and cleaner feeling - no waxy/oily junk coating it, making it heavy. It dried MUCH quicker, was SO much easier to comb out after my shower, and is softer than it has EVER been - and shinier too! I bet the companies that make shampoo, conditioner, etc. etc. etc. don't want anyone knowing about this fabulous secret! (But I'm telling everyone I know! LOL!) I can also let 2 days go by between washing my hair, even 3 if I want to - it stays much cleaner and less oily than it did when I used regular shampoos/conditioners....

There are many more great tips and recipes for natural (and inexpensive) hair remedies, but the baking soda/vinegar combo alone is worth the price of the book, as you'll easily save that much money in the first month alone!

I did notice that if I didn't rinse out the vinegar REALLY well that I would occasionally catch a whiff of vinegar smell from my hair, but I found the BEST solution for that - I add ONE little drop of Patchouli oil to the vinegar/water mix (you can use any scent you want - just one drop of a good, pure essential oil is all it takes! Lavender would be really nice and I plan to try that soon) and it completely buries the vinegar smell and gives me FABULOUS-smelling hair that stays great-smelling for at least 2 or 3 days!! Of course, you have to love patchouli oil for this one - seems people either love it or hate it - but as I said, you could use any of your favorite essential oil to add - it absolutely won't hurt you hair, as you really only need ONE drop - and many of the essential oils are great for your hair - especially rosemary (if you like the smell - I don't care for it myself) and chamomile.

I am THRILLED with my "new hair" (it's that different!) and with this book! Thanks, Diane! :) Read more ›

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to no poo July 2, 2012

By Breeze

Format:Kindle Edition

My hair has always been tempremental, and my skin and scalp are extremely sensitive and tend to freak out at random things, so when I read this book, I was excited about a natural way to work with my hair! Unfortunately, while the book is a great resource fo hair treatments, it would benefit from adding a bit more about starting no poo. I have hard water, which when combined with baking soda forms build up on the scalp and will not even begin to clean the hair... so the first time I went no poo after reading this book, I ended up with horribly greasy hair, totally bewildered as there was nothing in the book about it. I'm now about a week into my second attempt at no poo, after reading everything i could get my hands on, and my hair is clean! I'm using 1tbs BS to 1 cup water and the same ratio for ACV to water, washing w/ BS and ACV every other day, brushing well with a boar bristle brush every eveninng (which brings the natural oils down off of your scalp, spreading to the tips of your hair and conditioning it) and brushing in cocoa powder and corstarch to soak up excess oil. I do use the rosemary tea rinse occasionally, but have found that it doesn't work as well. Bottom line: this book is an amazing resource for natural hair treatments, but if you decide to go no poo because of it, read up on it first on the blogs, they'll give you a more rounded view, and will have lots of different aproaches so that you can find the one that works the best for your own unique hair!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informational and Entertaining! June 7, 2012

By J Sheriff

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I absolutely loved this book. Halfway through, I was totally convinced to go shampoo, conditioner and chemical free! I'd been buying all those "green" products in the shampoo aisle and nothing seemed to keep me happy for very long. Now that I can make everything I need myself, there is no reason to go down that aisle and be frustrated not knowing what to get anymore. Not to mention the self fulfillment that comes from making your own beauty products! Granted, its been only three weeks, but I cannot imagine ever going back and I love to tell people about it! I have now read every book by Diane and I simply can't get enough! I hope everyone likes this book as much as I did!

More About the Author

Diane Kidman studied herbalism with the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine and continues to study through real-life practice. Her focus is on teaching others to incorporate herbalism into their everyday lives, while living a more natural and chemical-free life. She is often found picking and ingesting all manner of weeds and leaves.