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No shampooing

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by flutterby, Jun 3, 2013.

  1. flutterby

    flutterby Active Member

    Because I was injured I really can't wash my hair that often and I read that actually frequent hair washing is not really a necessity after all. Some people even say you can go a month without washing. I've always wondered how this is possible since my hair is a greasy mess after a week but they say if you can wait it out, your hair will adjust and become less oily with time.

    Has anyone tried this?
     
    flutterby, Jun 3, 2013
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  3. 6u-huo.l.uV

    6u-huo.l.uV Moderator Staff Member

    I went without shampooing for a while a few years back...
    It worked out alright for me, I suppose. I rinsed it and stuff, but didn't use any shampoo. I was also using a hair wax at the time so I dunno how valid my experience is.
    I've got short hair and I did find, however, that my hair seemed to behave a bit more for styling.
    As for the smell, I think the scent of the hair wax covered that. I don't remember feeling uncomfortable not washing it with shampoo.
    I did this for about 2 weeks, I think.. Nothing long-term. I'm back to shampooing, but only every other day now
     
    6u-huo.l.uV, Jun 3, 2013
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  4. Night Of GuardianS

    Night Of GuardianS Active Member

    Watch this video. This girl from Powell River BC shows you how you can go on without washing your hair

     
    Night Of GuardianS, Jun 3, 2013
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  5. flutterby

    flutterby Active Member

    Thanks for your replies. I've also discovered you can do an herbal rinse with cooled herbal tea.
     
    flutterby, Jun 4, 2013
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  6. Stuntman

    Stuntman Full Member

    Last year, I broke my collarbone and was unable to wash my hair for a few weeks. It felt greasy, but I managed OK. I don't recall having any issues that bothered me during that time.
     
    Stuntman, Jun 4, 2013
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  7. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    Tried this a few years ago for about a month or two. It did not turn out too well. My hair was just constantly greasy and did not adjust. Not to mention it smelled bad.
     
    milquetoast, Jun 5, 2013
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