And ... rest.

[purpletigron]

I needed to wash my hair this morning. But my hair was coming out in chunks again because of the thyroid flare-up last Autumn. And I wanted a hot, steamy shower to sooth my sinuses - can't take pseudoephadrine because of the thyroid, and Olpas oil is good but not miraculous. Put it all together and what do you get? An ideal time to re-invigorate my hair by shaving the lot off* then showering for the soothing of the sinuses and the removal of the hair trimmings ... with the bonus of hair washed using only 1% of the shampoo otherwise needed.

Result!

But that's all my energy and brains for the day, so I'm crawling back to bed with warm kittens now ...

* No 8+ so not the full GI Jane, but still :-)

Comments

[watervole.livejournal.com]

If you've gone for a major hair cut, now might be a good time to try to eliminate shampoo from your life. If you go without shampoo for 4-6 weeks, your hair will stabilise and never need shampoo ever again. Just wash with water and it will look lovely.

I haven't used shampoo or conditioner for nearly a decade - and my hair is great!

(I notice they're now warning pregnant women to cut back on cosmetics and shampoo - makes you think...)

No 'poo.

[purpletigron.livejournal.com]

Good point. I keep my use of cosmetics and toiletries minimal, anyhow - no make up, plain aqueous cream if my skin gets dry, plain vegetable oil soap for washing etc. My shampoo is either Lush brand or Faith in Nature brand, depending.

Re: No 'poo.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

Apart from washing my hands (where there's a clear need to prevent bacteria spreading), I've also eliminated soap. My skin is very happy (and soft and smooth)

Re: No 'poo.

[purpletigron.livejournal.com]

It seems as if I have to wash my hands a lot at the moment - after gardening, cleaning up after cats, shared cooking at work etc. A few crevices, such as between my toes, also need more than plain water to clean.

Re: No 'poo.

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

I love bicarb for a good scrub - effective, but very gentle.

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

Sorry you're short of spoons. Glad you're allocating them appropriately :)