I have a few days left to complete my 36 things and while I still don't think I can do it I figure I've come this far, why give up now? :D
One thing I have been doing for several months now is the "no shampoo movement" so I will count that as my number 20.
For those of you unfamiliar with what I'm talking about, it is a huge hippie movement running rampant on the Internet right now. The argument against shampoo is that it contains an ingredient called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, they all have it, seriously, go check your shampoo now if you don't believe me. Unless you buy 20 dollar "organic" home made shampoo, it has this stuff in it. The problem with SLS is that the only reason it is there (according to every article I read) is to dry out your hair and scalp making you need conditioner. No coincidence that the same companies who make your shampoo also make your conditioner. It basically strips all of the natural moisture out of your hair and does a lot of damage in the process.
So, the idea is to basically stop using shampoo. Conditioner every now and then is fine, but shampoo is totally not needed. These "experts" say that your hair can get perfectly clean just by rinsing it well in the shower.
The thought of not using shampoo anymore (or no longer 'pooing) frightened me. I already have terrible hair, why would I want greasy, terrible hair. Brian, however, was all for it. He has really really bad dry scalp and he thought this was the solution. So, Brian stopped 'pooing.
I'm not going to lie, the first few weeks were rough, I begged him to wash his hair but he stuck with it. The articles all say there is a "detox" period where it gets worse before it gets better. I was doubtful, but I was wrong. After a few weeks a natural shine and softness came back to his beautiful head and I was convinced. I stopped 'pooing too.
It was rough. Very rough. But I knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel, so I persisted. I started before Thanksgiving, and I'm tellin ya, I felt nasty going to family dinners with my hair like that. No one ever said anything but everyone had to notice.
I was hopeful but after 2 months, I gave up. This morning I 'pooed again and I'm telling you it feels soooo good. I don't care if this silky smooth awesomeness is unnatural, it is WORTH it!!!
Maybe it works better for guys, since Brian's hair is great and he is still totally happy with it, but I just couldn't take it anymore. Guess I wasn't cut out to be a hippie after all but at least I have shiny hair again!!
So, only 15 things left to do in the next week! :D
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haha I told Tony about it and was like I'd love to try it. But im like you and there's no way i could go without washing my hair! haha I cant believe u made it that long!!
ReplyDeletelol I wanted to make sure I gave it a good fair try but it just wasn't happening after that long lol
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could do it. My hair has to be done only a few times a week or it'll get dry and i'll start shedding. I feel gross on the days I don't wash it... so I can't imagine going without shampoo on the days that I actually got it wet. Kudos for giving it a fair try and sharing your results.
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