Yes, I know this sounds disgusting, but the results are in: my hair has never felt better! I have found that my hair is healthier, shinier and growing like crazy.
Disclaimer: My hair texture is thick and curly so it absorbs oils easily. Also, because I was already going 5 days without shampooing my hair, it was already well trained.
Let's break down the reasons I stopped shampooing:
- It strips the oils of your hair.
The oil your hair produces is called sebum, and its purpose is to seal down and protect your hair. - The chemicals in shampoo are toxic.
Parbens, Sulfates, and many other cancer causing chemicals live in the products we put on our heads every day! - It preserves your color longer.
Water is already stripping enough without shampoo added to the mix.
What does shampoo do?
Shampoo is a surfactant. It causes the oil to cling to water and remove it from your scalp. It is during that process in which the cuticle is lifted. A lifted cuticle causes the color to fall out of the inner cortex, and furthermore, it is the gateway to split ends.
What about the oils?
When you stop shampooing your hair you will notice your scalp getting oily, but over the next week the oils significantly decrease. Your scalp produces oil because it is dry, so the more you shampoo the more oils there are. These oils are made up of everything your hair needs to stay healthy. I find that when I just rinse and condition, the oils distribute equally over my entire hair strand.
So does it feel gross?
No! My hair has never felt better. For the first time my hair feels soft, healthy and strong.
How do I get started?
Talk to me. Come on in and we can discuss your game plan to work towards your healthiest hair. For of those of you not in drivable distance, I recommend starting slowly. Start by rinsing on the day you would normally shampoo. Give it a shot! You never know, it could lead you to growing your dream hair.
Good luck pretty ladies!
Love, Paige