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Friday, November 25, 2011

Shampooing every other day

I'm in week 2 of my attempt to wash my hair every other day, and I've come to one conclusion.

I like shampoo. I look forward to my shampoo days. And they're only 2 days apart!

Last week I showered every day, but just wet my hair rather than lathering up on Tuesday and Thursday. This week I went one step further and not showered on my off days. I didn't work out on those days, so I wasn't totally gross!

Everything I've read tells me that this is just a transition period, and that eventually my scalp will stop creating as much oil as it is now. And that it can take any where from 6 to 12 weeks!

I am determined to make it through for a few reasons:
  • my hair ends are very dry. Since I would like to grow it, not drying it out with chemicals every day can`t be bad
  • reduce water consumption and waste from shampoo and conditioner bottles
  • eventually get to alternatives, such as solid shampoo bars or baking soda and green tea rinses
I feel pretty oily and gross on the days that I don't shampoo, but I've dealt with it by buying a scarf and some headbands. I don`t think it looks all that bad. It just feels yucky.

Question:

How often do you wash your hair?

2 comments:

  1. everyone day I shower....sometimes I go longer through runs and everything. I always do a quick "body wash" after exercise though when I just jump in the shower, lather up, rinse and jump out....great if I'm in a rush. I use baby powder in my hair (b/c I had some from the baby shower) I've read that it works like a dry shampoo and it's awesome - warning: don't use a lot or your hair will look grey :P lol

    your hair will adjust and it won't get a greasy :D

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  2. Not sure if I could handle every other day. My hair just doesn't style right if I don't. Good for you Lynz. You are a good steward of this planet.

    lol - the grey hair Ali. Are you speaking from experience? Guess I'm not the only old grey Mare.

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