Also see:
- Must-Haves of Travel: Coconut Oil
- Must-Haves of Travel: Apple Cider Vinegar
- Must-Haves of Travel: Activated Charcoal
Yup!
I know, it sounds kind of weird. I was like, “What the hell am I getting myself into?”
But it’s been a month and I haven’t used any shampoo. And it feels great!
What’s No ‘Poo?
- Link: The No ‘Poo Method
- Link: No ‘Poo on Reddit
“No ‘Poo” is “no shampoo.” I have no idea why it’s abbreviated to “no ‘poo.” Because it sounds like you’re aren’t ever going to poop again.
But nope! No ‘poo means you cut out shampoo once and for all. And replace it with baking soda and/or apple cider vinegar.
There’s a surprisingly huge section of Reddit devoted to people’s experiences with it. And amazingly, you won’t turn into a dirty hippie!
The idea is that normal shampoo has dozens of chemicals in it, and you’re putting them into your hair every day.
All the crap in an ordinary bottle of shampoo
So I picked up the shampoo I was using and turned it over. Sure enough, there was a whole laundry list of stuff I couldn’t pronounce.
What’s “Hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride?” It sounds like something that’s gone through a lot of processing.
What about “Methylchloroisothiazolinone?” I’m out.
