Quote Originally Posted by mellie View Post
Previously, I was alternating between soapwort and a commercial non-SLS shampoo. After a few days with soapwort, I would have greasy roots and have to use the regular shampoo.

I didn't use very much of the soapnut liquid. I filled a little pump bottle with it (I'm guessing it's a 4 oz bottle), and I only used less than half of it to wash my shoulder-length, very thick hair. Maybe it just wasn't enough?
I might wash twice with the herb mixture, and give up on the SLS shampoo. I suspect that the shampoo is over cleaning, and that the herbs will perform better used on their own. You could try several washes in a row with herbs, increasing frequency at first, to see how it worked. Then once things stabilize, you could stretch out your washes again.

Also, when using herbs, I apply the mixture, let sit for 10 minutes or so (while shaving etc), massage, then rinse. Did you do it this way?