My darling sister sent me an article not too long ago about the shampoo-less hair movement. I found this article to be very interesting - and it made me seriously consider trying it. These women have not washed, or should I say, shampooed their hair in months. Yes, you read correctly, months. At first the thought is slightly gross, but then the article goes on to say that it's an economical choice, allowing you to save some cash on buying products, that it helps speed up the morning ritual, and, the best part, your hair can actually become healthier, shinier, and smoother, thanks to the return of follicle-protecting oils.
This all reads nice in theory, however, I can help but conjure up this image in my mind:
YIKES
The article then goes on to reassure me that with a little patience and persistence (and the right selection of products) that it can give you a more beautiful mane than most. I believe it. I wash my hair almost every freaking day. I sometimes try to wash it every other day. And, I really don't enjoy going through this process. I see people out at concerts with that messy looking hair that looks like they haven't washed it in weeks or months (and they probably haven't) and I get envious. Who would have thought that I got envious of dirty hair? Not me.
The next question is, how do you do it? Well, apparently the key is to rinse your hair once a week. Then, purchase the right products. Sephora's Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo and the right brush, more specifically, a wood boar brush. What was also recommended was the use of corn starch as an oil absorbing powder. I also read on another blog that a girl used baking soda. She would keep it in a container in the shower and make a paste with it to scrub her scalp. Afterwards, she uses about 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for a fragrant touch. Nice.
I'm going to give it a shot, starting once I go on vacation. Tomorrow morning will be the last day I wash my hair with shampoo...if I'm able to stick it out, that is. There's a Sephora in Bonita Bay, Florida (where I'm going). I'm going to make a trip to buy the right stuff and give it a go and I'm going to document the process (why not?). Thankfully I've packed a few hats in case of any emergencies. New motto: When it doubt, put a cap on it and stick out out.
Wish me luck (see hopeful outcome below).
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