Shampoo

People concerned about the environment are starting to examine more aspects of our everyday lives. There is a "No Poo Movement". (No Shampoo- for those people who were just startled and wondered where I am going with this entry.)

Before the 1930's, people just rinsed their hair with water. Since then a vast industry has grown promoting the use of various products that will enhance our tresses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shampoo

A growing number of North American men and women are experimenting with this idea, and although the results are mixed. Basically, the logic is this: Our bodies produce oils that naturally clean and condition our hair. Using shampoo and conditioner, especially brands that contain synthetic chemicals can interfere with this process and cause the scalp to produce more oil than is necessary, thus making our hair greasy and leading to even more product purchasing.

Within the No Poo movement, there are three types of followers: Those who use absolutely nothing: those who use a combination of baking soda, water and apple cider vinegar each time they shower, perhaps with some essential oils; and those who mostly use nothing but occasionally resort to the baking soda and vinegar technique if, they've just run a marathon in the middle of summer.

Not sure that I am willing to try the experiment for 6 weeks, I might be asked to leave the stage when i am performing. but it would be interesting to try if I did not have to do anything social or public for 6 weeks.