no poo

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

The act of hairwashing without commercial shampoo, instead using water or non-commercial products, such as baking soda and vinegar.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “no poo” mean?

The act of hairwashing without commercial shampoo, instead using water or non-commercial products, such as baking soda and vinegar.

Is “no poo” formal or informal?

no poo is generally slang.