Okay, here’s the why: “according to the theory, if you wash your hair with plain old water for six weeks, it will reach a state of natural balance and look and smell awesome. You never need another haircare product ever again. It’s supposed to be softer, shinier, and sweeter, just like the good Lord intended.” A more scientific explanation can be found here.
I’ve been putting this experiment off until the weather was cooler, because it seems less gross that way. So Saturday was the last day I used shampoo. And the status so far… WHAT THE HECK AM I THINKING? Ew. My hair is flat and oily. That’s not unexpected, I realize I’ve embarked on the Bad Hair Month. I just hope my vanity can withstand it. Thank goodness for ponytails and ballcaps! If I can hang in for two weeks, I think that’ll be the worst of it. (Please-oh-please.)
Anybody up for joining Team Shampooless? We can get jerseys! We can call each other in tears when the neighbors start whispering about us! We can hide our heads under matching doorags! It’ll be fun! Anyone? Anyone?
I didn’t think so. That’s what I get for hanging out with sane people.
That’s okay. Six weeks from now, my hair will win the Nobel Peace Prize, so it’s all good.
emily
I’ve read that the “100 brushstrokes a night” came from days when people didn’t shampoo (or even wet) their hair regularly. The brushing distributes the oil from the scalp to the ends of the hair.
Having curly hair that I can’t brush and that doesn’t get oily, I’ve never tested this theory. Could it help?
britt
If this turns out to be true, don’t spread the word…my retail sales will go down drastically at the salon.
amy v
so, will we get to see pictures? I mean, I wanted this documented every week. What do you say?
Denise
Pictures- yeah! Maybe I can join you, but only when the bebe arrives since I will sorta be in hiding for 6 weeks- right? Don’t want to face the public… nevermind, I’ll just wait to see how you fare?!
Dad
It certainly works for me!
The Vibe
I’m in. LET’S DO THIS.
WG
Funny, bald guys. Real funny.
spiderlillies
ohhhhhhh… I wanna… but I’m just too chicken… if I could just take off work for six weeks… just can’t bring myself to walk into this lawfirm… (like anybody pays attention to how I look, anyway, lol)
oh, the shame of being a coward…
Cathy
Shampoo-less, but not conditioner-less. I just read the book, Curly Girl, and I stopped shampooing my hair about 6 weeks ago. I only use conditioner and scratch away any loose skin while soaking my hair in conditioner. My hair has never looked better!!!