I did the no-shampoo thing for quite a while, and it's excellent under two conditions: the one you mention where you get through the two week adjustment period, and if you don't use styling products. Styling products don't wash out with just water. So, because I switched to a style that depends on certain amount of hair-goo to work, I went back to washing my hair--but I do use Castile soap rather than shampoo.
Hm. I wonder how the no-soap thing would go for me. That's really kind of cool. I just read a couple of the Boing Boing posts--the original and a follow up--and I like what the guy says. I gave up deodorant at the same time as I gave up shampoo, but I keep it in reserve for hot summer days and periods when I'm having a lot of hot flashes.
Generally, I lead a "clean" life--neither my work nor my hobbies get me actually dirty. I could probably go this route. I think I'll give it a try!
Note to self: since I live alone, I don't have anyone's nose but my own to tell me how far astray I've gone in the smell department. Caution is probably advisable.
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I did the no-shampoo thing for quite a while, and it's excellent under two conditions: the one you mention where you get through the two week adjustment period, and if you don't use styling products. Styling products don't wash out with just water. So, because I switched to a style that depends on certain amount of hair-goo to work, I went back to washing my hair--but I do use Castile soap rather than shampoo.
Hm. I wonder how the no-soap thing would go for me. That's really kind of cool. I just read a couple of the Boing Boing posts--the original and a follow up--and I like what the guy says. I gave up deodorant at the same time as I gave up shampoo, but I keep it in reserve for hot summer days and periods when I'm having a lot of hot flashes.
Generally, I lead a "clean" life--neither my work nor my hobbies get me actually dirty. I could probably go this route. I think I'll give it a try!
Note to self: since I live alone, I don't have anyone's nose but my own to tell me how far astray I've gone in the smell department. Caution is probably advisable.