• a_postmodern_hat@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You know, I’ve heard this, but I think it still must depend on the person. I tried not washing for a year or so and it was a nightmare. I can’t remember how long I would go without shampooing, certainly no more than three or four days, but it was just gross, even brushing and combing the shit out of it.

    Now I wash nightly and it’s great and I don’t even think about it.

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      1 year ago

      Question though, were you still washing your hair with water and mild massage with fingertips? Because that's what I do. Just wondering.

      Also you're replying seems to indicate that you would stop washing but you would shampoo every 4 days or so? If I have that right, then I would suggest you're not really doing what I'm talking about which is to continue washing your hair with water but just stop the shampoo altogether.

      It took me about 6 weeks for my scalp to stop over producing. I can admit that it was pretty disgusting looking for a while until it all balanced out.

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        1 year ago

        Yeah I was washing with just water nightly and brushing after, but still shampooing every few days (expecting I would eventually stop shampooing altogether). Maybe that was the problem.

        One day I’ll try again using your method :)

        Thanks for replying!