Ditching Shampoo for the “No Poo” Lifestyle: Less Chemicals, Less Trash, Healthier Hair

For many, the idea of ditching shampoo sounds disgusting, a recipe for greasy hair full of gunk and perhaps a funky smell to go along with it. To others, however, the “no poo” lifestyle has become a real deal thing. And, the latter group might have some ideas worth considering.

Even those who still use shampoo and have no intention of ditching are aware that many have chemicals we are better off avoiding and the environmental costs that come with shampoo. Some folks have even gone far enough to buy special, cleaner, greener shampoos or to make shampoo at home.

Then, there’s using no shampoo at all, and all sorts of questions and thoughts spring to mind. How does your hair get clean? Are we using shampoo for a reason? Does your hair stink? What about removing my styling products? It seems questionable at best.