Bot Commands!

[u/shonaich]

Hi r/NoPoo! I've been learning more about AutoMod and had an idea that I think will really help the community: Bot Commands!

The basic idea is that you type a simple command and the bot replies to the comment where the command was used with frequently used information. I've created a small collection and used them already, and plan on expanding them to replace the clipboard I currently use to do all of this. I've made a new wiki page that will contain all of the ones available here:

Bot Commands for r/NoPoo helpers

Have fun helping!

[u/Pr0k0p777]

!flour

[u/AutoModerator → u/Pr0k0p777]

One of the most accessible forms of alternative washing is flour washing. Rye or pulse (pea, bean, lentil) flours can be a very cleansing wash, removing all surface oil from hair and scalp.

2-3 tablespoons in about 2 cups water, fully mixed so it's very watery and no lumps. Use one hand to apply and the other to catch and massage it into scalp and hair. It should clean almost instantly instead of needing to rest for a little while.

Rinse by going upside down and aiming the shower water at the back of your neck, so it flows down across your scalp and through your hair, carrying away the flour water and residue. Use a comb to help this process, breaking up the hair so water can get into it.

Footnote: this info was written by shonaich, not a random 'AI' bot. It's just a convenient way to have access to my extensive list of answers to common questions, needs and issues. Find the complete list of bot commands that post comments like this here

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[u/Pr0k0p777]

!dandruff

[u/AutoModerator → u/Pr0k0p777]

First, please realize none of us are doctors. If you are looking for help with flakes and/or scalp conditions, it is important to first try and determine what is causing the flakes before treating them. This is because the treatments for the two most common types of flakes we see here makes the other type worse!

Here is an article in the wiki which discusses possible ways to figure out what kind of flakes you might have and Natural Haircare treatment options.

Footnote: this info was written by shonaich, not a random 'AI' bot. It's just a convenient way to have access to my extensive list of answers to common questions, needs and issues. Find the complete list of bot commands that post comments like this here

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/AutoModerator → u/[deleted]]

The subreddit wiki has a lot of information about Natural Haircare. You can find it here:

r/NoPoo Wiki

Footnote: this info was written by shonaich, not a random 'AI' bot. It's just a convenient way to have access to my extensive list of answers to common questions, needs and issues. Find the complete list of bot commands that post comments like this here

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/GuaranteeAmbitious79]

!flakes

[u/AutoModerator → u/GuaranteeAmbitious79]

First, please realize none of us are doctors. If you are looking for help with flakes and/or scalp conditions, it is important to first try and determine what is causing the flakes before treating them. This is because the treatments for the two most common types of flakes we see here makes the other type worse!

Here is an article in the wiki which discusses possible ways to figure out what kind of flakes you might have and Natural Haircare treatment options.

Footnote: this info was written by shonaich, not a random 'AI' bot. It's just a convenient way to have access to my extensive list of answers to common questions, needs and issues. Find the complete list of bot commands that post comments like this here

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

[u/Severe-Dragonfly98]

So you just copy/paste !truesoap and the bot will reply? I'm gonna try this.

[u/shonaich → u/Severe-Dragonfly98]

Yep! I think it will make finding info a lot faster

[u/AutoModerator → u/Severe-Dragonfly98]

True soaps made from saponified oils are alkaline washes. Alkaline environments lift the cuticle on your hair shaft, so you need to finish them with an acidic rinse to lower it and prevent damage from the cuticle breaking off while it's lifted. General guidelines for alkaline washes is no more often than every 4 days.

Here is a small list of acids that can be used, but realize that almost any organic matter is inherantly acidic and can be used for this, not just the stronger ones that help manage hard water!

Acids in Natural Haircare

True soap also interacts poorly with hard water. The minerals in the water turn the oils in the soap into what we call 'wax'. It's also known as soap scum when this occurs from using soap. This can coat the hair and any other hard surface and be very difficult to clean off without detergents.

Here is an article with lots of information about hard water and wax and how to deal with it.

Hard Water, Wax and Natural Haircare

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[u/Visible-Scientist-46]

Very cool! People often ask variations of the same question.

[u/shonaich → u/Visible-Scientist-46]

Yep, that's why I have a big clipboard of things. I'm happy to help, but it's so much faster to paste info that I use all the time, then I can tailor it to the users specific needs, if needed.