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Leij · January 15th, 2007, 02:04 AM

Since my first language isnt dutch,
I was wondering if anyone know a clarifying shampoo name/brand in dutch.
I have been looking but I cant seem to find any or figure out what it would be called.

I really hope someone can help me out here.

Billie · January 15th, 2007, 02:10 AM

We normally use the word "clarifying" as well. That should be on the bottles. You should try shops like Kruidvat. I don't use shampoo myself, so I am not much into those products. Although I'm interested in doing a baking soda wash one time. But that you won't find in Holland, I asked a friend to bring it back from the UK for me.

Leij · January 15th, 2007, 02:17 AM

The only soda I could find was in the laundry section at Super de boer. But I didnt buy that.

Im thinking of quiting with shampooing eventually as well. But Im having a terrible build up it seems, so shampoo is the only way for now. Ill have to check it on kruidvat, and if I cant find it, Ill just have to ask and see if they can help me. (With my lovley dovley dutch

Thank you so much for your quick reply!

Billie · January 15th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Well, generally, people here speak some english (mayby you had other experiences?). Look for words such as extra schoon. But I reckon they use english terms. Good luck!

Oh, and never ever use that kind of cleaning soda. But if you want to use baking soda as a clarifier, you will have to look hard. We Dutchies are no bakers, you will find baking powder and yeast all right, but no baking soda.

Leij · January 16th, 2007, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Billie

Well, generally, people here speak some english (mayby you had other experiences?). Look for words such as extra schoon. But I reckon they use english terms. Good luck!

Oh, and never ever use that kind of cleaning soda. But if you want to use baking soda as a clarifier, you will have to look hard. We Dutchies are no bakers, you will find baking powder and yeast all right, but no baking soda.

Thank you!

And I have noticed you dutchies are no bakers, was trying to find yeast..Was going crazy! Untill I went to the bakerey and could get some fresh yeast there!

CryssieWillow · January 16th, 2007, 02:45 AM

*grin*
No bakers indeed. At the Albert Heijn (supermarket) you can even get made ready packages with cookiedough and stuff. No hassle, just put it in the oven and done. Not very romantic... :P

In the beginning of my hair-growing-out carreer (a few months ago) I had a fight with my leave-in conditioner and had terrible build-up that I removed with glycerinsoap. That worked ok.
I have also heard of people who use dishwasher cleaner to remove buildup with good results. Both aren't hard to find here

It is a bit harsh but with some deep conditioning it would be ok.
You could also check at healthfood stores to see if you can find shampoo of the old line of Urtekram. The old line has solid white bottles while the new is transparant. They have changed the shampoo, replaced SLES with a more friendly coconut variety.
It is a very "bare" shampoo with organic ingredients and very little additives, but it always got my hair sqeeky clean with a few lathers.

Good luck on tracking it down!

iris · January 16th, 2007, 03:01 AM

Baking soda is sold in pharmacies in the Netherlands; ask for 'natriumbicarbonaat' or 'dubbelkoolzure soda'. It's sold for a different purpose (to help people with acid reflux), but it's the same thing as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3).

Kruidvat has it too (you have to ask for it at the register).

The 'soda' in the laundry section is a different chemical; it's sodium carbonate (Na2CO3, 'natriumcarbonaat', 'huishoudsoda').

I'm no help with the clarifying shampoo, sorry! Although if you're looking for Urtekram (my daily shampoo), you can get it at the 'Groene Winkel'.

Iris

Billie · January 16th, 2007, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by iris

Baking soda is sold in pharmacies in the Netherlands; ask for 'natriumbicarbonaat' or 'dubbelkoolzure soda'. It's sold for a different purpose (to help people with acid reflux), but it's the same thing as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3).

I heard that too, but I didn't really bother going to the pharmacy. I have an english friend who goes there every few months. And as baking soda it is extremely cheap. I am afraid it is not that cheap at the pharmacies. Or am I wrong?
Urtekram is a very nice brand, I have to agree!

iris · January 16th, 2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Billie

I heard that too, but I didn't really bother going to the pharmacy. I have an english friend who goes there every few months. And as baking soda it is extremely cheap. I am afraid it is not that cheap at the pharmacies. Or am I wrong?

It's been at least ten years since I last bought the stuff, - way before the euro. Back then it was fl. 1.50 for a package of, say, 10x3x6cm (a bit bigger than a pack of cigarettes). Seemed rather cheap to me, but I wouldn't be surprised if that is still more expensive than the same stuff sold as baking soda.

Iris

Leij · January 16th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Since it wont be done very often (clarifying) the price wont hurt me too much.
I need to go to the pharmacy soon so Ill pick some up there!

Ill also look into the Urtekram.

Wonderful forum with so much information available from people! <(^-^<)

Thanks!

iris · March 14th, 2007, 07:24 AM

Wanted to post an update on the price of sodium bicarbonate in Dutch pharmacies... my pharmacy charged me EUR 2.50 today for a package of 125g. Pretty steep eh?

Iris