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Barbara, L'Anse, Michigan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:49:41 GMT

Seems ridiculous to not simply get a short hair cut to save 40 minutes of drying and even more ridiculous to pay $10/ounce of powder.

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JudyD (Sumrall, Mississippi) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:17:55 GMT

Baby powder works the same....we did it in the seventys!

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jh, nyc — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:26:39 GMT

Don't aerosol sprays damage the ozone?

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Lillian Kalach, Miami Fla — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:43:16 GMT

I used a dry shampoo way back in the 60's when I lived in Montreal Canada. I don't recall the brand name but I must tell you that it did work. My mother made me use it when I was sick and would alow me to wet my head especially in the Winter times.

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Joan Suppon, Wyoming, Pa. — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:14:48 GMT

This is nothing new. I'm 64 years old. When I was in high school, there was also a "dry shampoo" product that applied like a white powder. The name was "Mini-Poo'. (No Joke) I used it as a prop to make my hair white when I played an elderly society matron in a school play. The stuff took about a week to wash completely out of my hair. Thanks, but no thanks.

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Jennifer, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:29:13 GMT

I just recently started using dry shampoo. I have straight, red hair and hated blow drying it every day. This stuff is really great. I currently use one by Ojon. It was about 25 dollars for a 4.5oz aerosol can. Sephora has a lot of different ones to try. Though it dries white, after running your fingers through the hair for a few seconds, the white is gone and my hair is ready. Love it!

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Heather Abraham — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:46:23 GMT

I enjoyed reading this article! It made me laugh.

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Melanie, Neptune, NJ — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:54:10 GMT

I do not think that I would use such a product even if it did work. I have very fine hair, and I feel that there is no substitute for tried-and-true shampooing.

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Randy Flick, East Lansing, Michigan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:08:27 GMT

I wonder if it would work well on short hair like mine? I'm interested in anything that saves me time.

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Bonnie, Spring Branch, TX — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:19:57 GMT

Melissa, Paul Sebastian made a great product called "Dry Clean Only." I can't find it anymore, but it sprayed on a liquid with a refreshing smell. I could spray it on, then use a blowdryer and a round brush to refresh my hairdo. I'm on the lookout for similiar products, or if you have any pull with Sebastian, have them reconsider making it again!! Bonnie

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Kate — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:41:07 GMT

Try Oscar Blandi dry shampoo. it works wonders and smells good too.

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Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:42:34 GMT

Blonde hair can get away with using baby powder. I can only wash my hair every other day or I get super dry hair with nasty split ends. But it gets super oily and I find on the in-between days using a bit of baby powder can absorb the oils and keep it dry and good looking until hair washing day.

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ann scott — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:44:57 GMT

How ironic - in the 60's and 70's, there was a product called Pssst! which was a dry shampoo. We used it in college while pulling all-nighters and wanted to look good in class. We also resorted to baby powder, however lightly, to do the trick as well, and these didn't cost a lot. By the way, VERMONT COUNTRY STORE still sells Pssst!

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Beverly country club hills, IL — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:49:31 GMT

I tried Ojon and it works great for me too

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Alyce Williford — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:01:55 GMT

When I was younger, (am now a (young)senior citizen)I was so busy with work and my boys, that I also felt my time was valuable. I disliked having to spend so much time washing (and styling) my hair practically every day. A friend told me about using baby powder in the same way. (Applying and brushing out.) It worked marvelously! I never let it go for more than a couple of days, even though it probably could've been longer. Plus it smells great, too. And not overpowering.
(To Barbara from L'Anse, MI. I was born there, and my sis Elaine lives in Alston.)
Alyce

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Alyce Williford Piney Flats, TN — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:04:19 GMT

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MM, Lake Tahoe — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:08:03 GMT

I agree w/ the baby powder comment. Whether I am wearing my hair long or short, a dose of baby powder takes care of the oils. I carry a little bottle of in my purse for those flat bang days.

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Mimi, Las Cruces, NM — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:11:25 GMT

First of all I think they are gross and only use them when camping every summer when I have no solar shower but then I have fine hair that needs washing often to keep it's fluff and sympathize with the long styling time. Here is my experience...If you use the white powders, you can SEE when you have them properly brushed out, if hair seems dull, a light spritz with rosewater cures that...for longer lasting results, use less of your regular products to style your hair in the first place and brush them all out before dry shampooing, use the minimum of the dry shampoo product that produces results, style, and then just use a light mist of finishing hold spray every day to set your style, that way the product buildup won't be bad. For the environmental, you should be using a barrier/sunscreen conditioner/aftertreatment anyway but go light on it, keeping it off roots and scalp for maximum lift and rinse well..I think there are also finishing sprays with UV/pollution barriers as well. :)

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Myron, TX — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:12:38 GMT

No. The CFCs have been taken out of aerosol sprays. Plus there is new evidence that cosmic rays may have been responsible for the hole in the ozone layer.

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Dan, Dumfries, VA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:15:42 GMT

Dry shampoo may be good, but I found a 'no water' shampoo (used by NASA at one time). You apply it like shampoo, rub through the hair and dry with towel. I have short hair, but it is instantly dry and clean. Wonderful and seems much easier than the aersol. Found it at Giant (had to ask the pharmacist).

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Susan, Antelope, CA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:17:07 GMT

I have been using Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder for about a year now to cover my gray roots between hair appointments. It can be messy during application but if used sparingly, no one can tell the difference. It works so much better than hair mascara.

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AES, Iowa — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:17:32 GMT

jh...it's the CFCs (propellant) that damage the ozone, not the aerosol itself.

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Christine — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:18:07 GMT

Why aren't you people just WASHING your hair? If it is the styling then get a sleep bonnet.I can't imagine not washing my hair daily...why not skip the shower too and reapply some anti perspirant?deordorant over your dirty bodies...yuck! tiem is a factor? MAKE the time...I can smell dirty hair from 6 feet away..trust me others can also..no matter what perfume or sprays you are applying to your hair..stop being lazy and offending people with your stench.

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Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:20:11 GMT

Try this site http://www.stuff4beauty.com/catalog.php?category=Sebastian%20Dry%20Clean%20Only

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Wynn, Washington, DC — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:34:14 GMT

Ewww. Just wash your hair.

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kevjohn, FL — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:38:53 GMT

I always enjoy your product tests. I don't have much use for this one th.... wait, FORTY DOLLARS??

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Donna, Kalamazoo, MI — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:44:38 GMT

There's a way to make your own at essortment.com

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Holly, Port Dover, ON — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:46:24 GMT

Funny Artical!
I caught myself laughing out loud while at my desk, thanking god it wasn't me who tried this experiment out!

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Tina, Dallas, GA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:46:53 GMT

When my mom was in the hospital and couldn't sit up, they occassionally had a product that wasn't completely dry, but it substituted for shampooing-it was a "bonnet" with a product in it that cleaned your hair and required no rinsing-it left the hair damp so you still had to re-fix it. I haven't been able to find anything like it via retail. And the hospital was never able to tell me where to find it.

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JP, Detroit, MI — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:47:18 GMT

Oatmeal does this very nicely as well - better than baby powder and no weird stains or textures - just rub and brush. A bit messy, but a huge container of Quaker Oats is only a few dollars!

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Ginny, Greenville, SC — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:49:37 GMT

I used a dry shampoo called "Pssst" in the 70's. It's still available through the Vermont Country Store catalog.

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Billie elma wa. — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:58:02 GMT

I used one I don,t remember the brand, but moma mia look at me now. no hair at all.

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amy owen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:58:27 GMT

corn meal or coarse sea salt make great dry shampoos...not $10 an ounce!

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Kay, Newark, DE — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:58:31 GMT

Found it, Bonnie!

http://www.stuff4beauty.com/catalog.php?category=Sebastian%20Dry%20Clean%20Only

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Anne, Council Bluffs IA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:01:18 GMT

Just try some baking soda.

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Angela, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:03:28 GMT

I tried the TIGI version of dry shampoo, and at $16.95 per bottle I got three uses out of it before the (defective) bottle stopped working. I was assured by TIGI that after a recall they had fixed it, but my second bottle did the same exact thing. So, although it worked like a charm, it was a huge waste of money. I did a little research and found this stuff called Pssst! Dry Shampoo at my local drug store, and it works just as well and cost all of $6.49. I have red highlights in my hair and am trying to preserve them as much as possible so that I don't have to spend a ton of money upkeeping the dye job, so the less often I wash my hair, the longer the color will stay in, not to mention I have curly hair and straighten it daily, so using the dry shampoo actually saves me time and does less damage to my hair. Great stuff!

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Audrey, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:12:38 GMT

Ojon is the best...but I also use Pssssst which you can find at many drug stores- it's great for updos too!

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sue — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:35:33 GMT

there was one called Psssssst in the 70's.
People was their hair to often. When I had long hair (I could sit on it) I would wash it once a week, and not use a lot of "products". The more you use the more often you need to shampoo. that just dries your hair out. Now that I have shorter hair I wash (maybe) twice a week and let it air dry.

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Lisa, Dayton, Ohio — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:35:45 GMT

I've tried the spray by Ojon, and it is great! i usually bring it to the office and touch up at lunch time. By the next morning though, it's time for a real wash.

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Jeccica, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:45:37 GMT

A. Not everyone looks good with short hair, esp. if it is extremely thick and or curly.

B. Baby powder does not work the same, yes it take the oiliness away but it leaves you smelling like baby powder and does not give your hair the body that a spray powder does.

C. If aerosol sprays were so harmful... well we all must choose, vanity or saving the planet.

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Courtney B, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:53:54 GMT

I have the Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder and I have shoulder length hair and I love it! Although your hands will turn colors when you use too much of run your fingers through your hair.

My mom had short hair and she uses it eveyday as a texturizing spray and loves it.

A little truly goes a long way!

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Angelique in San Francisco, CA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:09:58 GMT

People - everyone has different hair, and guess what - not everyone's hair needs to be washed every day, or even every other day!!!

I have very curly, long hair that tends to be very dry and gets split ends very easily. For this reason, I only use shampoo twice per week, but get in the shower almost every day and use conditioner (whether i shampoo or not). No, my hair does NOT stink, and i get compliments on my hair all the time. I am lucky in that i do not need to blow dry my hair - i simply apply Tresemme Hydrating Curls lotion, comb through, and i am out the door. i refuse to spend that much time with my hair, and it has never been longer or more healthy than it is now.

Find something that works for your hair type, and stick with it! Who cares what other people think or say?

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Grade — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:19:41 GMT

Pssssst is available at Drugstore.com for $5 or $6 for a very large can. It comes in two colors - Burnette or Blonde. The Burnette will leave a dark residue in your hair as stated in this article, but it works well. Renee Furterer also has a dry shampoo ($24 for a smallish can) which works very well. I use both together on the days I don't want to wash my hair, and the combination is great.

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Amy, Williams Lake, British Columbia — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:20:27 GMT

An even better solution to your hair woes would be to buy the book "Curly Girl" by Lorraine Massey, embrace those beautiful natural waves, learn to care for them properly, and stop damaging your hair with those nasty flat irons and constant blow drying! Trust me, it will be the best book you ever bought!

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Carla, New York — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:21:59 GMT

Shampooing your hair daily strips it of all its natural oils & is very damaging. You can clean your hair with conditioner or the new sulfate-free shampoos, but you'd still have to style it daily. I have very curly hair, & altho some people like how it looks curly, I don't. A few years ago I junked the drug store hair dryers & started buying expensive professional ones from the web. Yeah, they cost a lot, but my styling time went from 30 minutes a day to 10. My hair's healthier too, because it has less exposure to heat.

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Ashley, Bountiful, Utah — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:32:20 GMT

I've tried the whole dry shampoo before, and hated it! Because of back problems I've had to spend weeks at a time in hospitals, without being able to shower. One thing hospitals offer is dry shampoo, usually inside something that looks like a shower cap which you put on your head and massage around. They always left me feeling like I had a head full of powdered sugar, and made me itch like crazy to boot. Personally I'd rather have dirty hair. As a teen I also tried corn starch and baby powder at the suggestion of my mother (who said they did it in the 70's), and was left with the same messy result. Oh and did I mention it looks like dandruff, or worse? Ick. No thanks, I'll keep to my regular lather, rinse, repeat.

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Ian — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:34:26 GMT

"Seems ridiculous to not simply get a short hair cut to save 40 minutes of drying and even more ridiculous to pay $10/ounce of powder. "

That's a great way for women to reduce their dating partners. If you think male preferences are unfair, just ask women how they feel about long hair or facial hair on men.

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Shannon, Texas — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:37:08 GMT

I recently got into using spray shampoo. My hair tends to get dry at the ends but still oily at the roots. My stylist said no one should wash their hair every day because it ruins your hair. I told her there is no way I can go without washing my hair because my head looks like I fell in a vat of oil if I don't wash it each morning. Then she told me about the spray stuff. It's great! I use Pssst in brown and it's only $7 for a can, and one can lasts me about 2-3 weeks. You have to be careful applying it, but it's not nearly as messy as this article indicates. Obviously if you spray it directly on your skin, it will turn brown but it washes off easily. It dries in about a minute and after that, no brown stuff. It doesn't leave a stain or residue on my pillow and no brown streaks on my hands or anywhere else. I use it every other day. My stylist commented last time I was in that my hair is much healthier now that I no longer wash and style it every single day. It also gives your hair much more body!

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hair new york — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:47:31 GMT

we used to use Baby powder!! It worked if you knew how to apply it. It didn't break the bank either.

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Kali — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:51:57 GMT

Talk about a lazy american good god lady just take a shower. its probably not good for your hair to do this.

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Linsdsey — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:53:03 GMT

I was introduced to dry shampoo this summer in Spain by some Australian friends. They didn't understand why I washed my hair every day; they thought I was nuts. They suggested I try KLORANE dry shampoo, and it was a miracle. When I came back to the US in August I couldn't find it and tried Oscar Blandi and Ojon. Neither one comes close to the wonder of KLORANE. Good news: KLORANE is now available at sephora.com and it's only about $16 a can!

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Pauline, New York — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:56:39 GMT

Ojon dry shampoo works great! and smell is wonderful also...

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Lindsey, Chicago, IL — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:57:45 GMT

While in Spain last summer, some Australian friends told me about KLORANE dry shampoo. They thought I was nuts for washing my hair every day, I thought they were crazy if they believed a dry shampoo spray would make my hair look good. (I get oily 24 hours after a wash, sometimes less!) I bought it at a pharmacy and it was amazing! When I came back to the US, KLORANE was nowhere to be found so I tried Oscar Blandi and Ojon. Neither one comes close to the wonder of KLORANE. I was pleased to see a few months later that sephora.com carries it for about $16/can! It is just as good as I remember. I highly recommend everyone try the KLORANE spray if you are considering dry shampoo; you won't be disappointed!

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Columbia, MO — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:08:36 GMT

I LOVE the B&B hair powder but I'm not using it to keep from washing my hair. I found that in between hair coloring it's a great temporary solution to cover my roots. Washing my hands easily removed the brown from them. Although, I did learn not to use it on a hot day when I would be sweating.:-)

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Megundo — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:19:33 GMT

I have thin, fine hair and hate having to wash it everyday (lazy), but unless I want my greasy mess plastered to my head I have to. I've tried that Pssst and it's awful. So are the hair powders (for me, anyway). I've spent so much money trying these different "dry shampoo" products and every time I hear of a new one I have to remind myself not to buy it. My roommate is privy to my greasy hair issues and he says it makes my hair look like an old, dirty wig. Yay.

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Esme, Charlotte NC — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:22:28 GMT

I have fibromyalgia and sometimes find it too painful and tiring to wash my hair. Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo has been an absolute life saver for me. I have platinum blond hair and Oscar Blandi makes powder dry shampoo so it does not show on my hair. I'm not sure how it would work for brunettes. The product smells great. My mother and I have both had bad experiences with Ojon -- the spray can was defective.

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Megundo — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:28:06 GMT

Talk about a lazy american good god lady just take a shower. its probably not good for your hair to do this. -Kali

Dear Kali,
Shut up.
This isn't a forum for you to voice your distaste towards American activities. We're talking about hair powder. If you knew anything at all you'd know that washing your hair everyday isn't good for it. If you're going to make stupid comments like that I suggest you voice them while standing in the middle of a very busy highway.

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fine-haired lady, CA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:37:56 GMT

The article was very informative, and the comments even more enlightening, I have a ton of things to try now! I have very fine hair, and it styles horribly on wash day, much better the next day with some product build up in it. Dry shampoo might be just the thing to give me some body and take some of the oiliness away on day 3. I know people think it's "sick" not to wash hair every day but honestly, my hair looks like CRAP the day I wash it!! To each his own!

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LS, Lenox, MI — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:47:25 GMT

I've tried Ojon, calledRub-Out Dry Shampoo you can oreder it from QVC or buy it at Ulta and maye other big beaty supply stores, a little goes a long way and last a few days. Great product, not left with the white flakes!

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Trina Reno, Nv — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:47:43 GMT

I work at Ulta and we carry a variety of these products, ranging in price from a few dollars to the pricier ones from Ojon and the likes!

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Carla, las vegas,nv — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:56:04 GMT

Ojon is hands down the best dry shampoo out there. I wouldn't even bother with anything else.

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Kathryn — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:09:30 GMT

Back in the 60's, I used to use the whites of eggs, after beating them into a stiff consistency. You worked that into your hair, waited until it dried, and then brushed it out. Another one of those "beauty tips." It worked, but it was very messy and made my hair very stiff.

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cookee, mi — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:21:20 GMT

I just tried TIGI's Dirty Secret this past weekend. I got my hair cut and told the hairdresser that I was going on a Girl Scout overnight that night. She said that it could be used as a styling product as well. The next morning when I rolled off of my deflating air mattress my hair was the only thing that looked good. I have chin length, fine hair and I will be using this again.

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Jane Doe — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:21:51 GMT

I don't much care what other men and women do to their hair. Though after reading some of the personal experiences that have been shared here; I can't help but wonder if you sneeze a lot after this stuff gets shaken into the immediate atmosphere. I can just see the light flakes of dry stuff whirling around in the bathroom and going up your nose to tickle and irritate. AAAHHHCHOOOOO!

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David Suarez, Hoboken, NJ — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:27:16 GMT

I am bald, but I plan on using Rogaine in the near future. Once I get a good mop of hair I would hate for it too fall out while washing so I am sitting here eagerly awaiting the day I can use this product!

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Aja — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:56:04 GMT

Hi try the klorane brand. It's oatmeal based and does not smell nasty like the other stuff. Just google it.
I use it on my customers who can't get their hair wet (they are sick( and it works great.

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RHO1953 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:11:51 GMT

This is just another story that makes me give thanks every day that I am a man. I don't have to worry about this. I wash my hair and towel dry and away I go. If this gal is so burdened by long hair maybe she should shorten the 'do.

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Maria, Flushing, New York` — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:12:20 GMT

In the 60's my mother would make me us Pssssst, the dry shampoo. Just like one of the comments above, I couldn't wash my hair if I had a cold and I had the oiliest hair at that time.

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Christine, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:36:23 GMT

I was recently introduced to "dry" shampoo by a friend, who suggested I try Ojon's product. It has a nice scent, is $24 for a large spray bottle, $10 for a smaller bottle, and doesn't spray out in a color. I keep it on hand when I oversleep and simply don't have time to wash and dry my hair. It works wonders--a little goes a long way. I heard the Bumble product did spray out in color, which can bleed out on clothes, etc., which is why I went with Ojon (and it's cheaper). I used to use baby powder but this product is much, much easier to work with.

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Janie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:41:21 GMT

Not DRY shampoo, but showerless hair washing is possible and a much better experience than the dye powder described in this article. I discovered this stuff when my mom was in ICU and I later found that my local drug store carries it (about $6.00). Just place the shower cap on your head and massage the cap. After a few minutes, remove the cap and your hair is clean, wet, and nice smelling -- apparently chemically cleaned! This is great if you're restricted from the shower for some reason (broken foot in a cast for instance, bedridden with illness, etc.)

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Karla, Clayton, Mo — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:56:19 GMT

A tip to speed up drying time for thick hair: Divide your hair into 2 sections (top/bottom), using a clip to keep the upper section on top of your head, then dry the bottom section first. Then separate the remaining wet section again and repeat until each section is dry. I too hate drying my hair, but this has made it less painful. And I don't wash my hair everyday either, that's not necessary.

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kelsey, los angeles — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:15:52 GMT

I have shoulder length brown curly hair that takes forever to blow dry every day -- it also made my hair horribly dry and as a result horribly oily when my hair tried to moisturize itself. Gross! So I started using dry shampoo and I am basically in love! The best out there is PSSST brand dry shampoo. It's like $7 and you can pick it up at Longs or CVS or any drug store. They have a brown one for brown hair which is great (except a little mess on my pillow), but I also love the regular one. It can come out a little white, but i just run my fingers through my hair and wa-la! My hair is healthier than ever now that it's not being stripped by over washing.

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Carmen, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:21:56 GMT

For Ann Scott: Thanx for the tip about Psssst at Vermont Country Store. It was the best stuff since sliced bread and I've been looking for it since high school (1966). I love the VCS website and will probably buy a case of Pssssst if they have it available!!

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Amanda — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:22:37 GMT

Baking soda costs $1.50 for a huge box. Works just the same, no artifical ingredients (baby powder can contain some nasty chemicals, if not all-natural kind).

And, to the people saying "eww" to not washing your hair...

It's actually VERY unhealthy for hair to be washed every day. It dries it out and makes it cracked and frizzy. Wait till your 60 and your hair is falling out in chunks. The only exception to this are people who have skin conditions like psoriosis.

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Cheryl — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:28:21 GMT

I have to shower every day and I have to shampoo my hair every day. It is just basic good hygiene. I couldn't imagine not washing my hair. Sorry!

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simba cat — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:31:58 GMT

I have fine hair, and like to use Bumble & Bumble to help give me texture and a bit of volume. Reduces the amount of other hair product I need to use, and allows me to occasionally skip a day of hair washing as recommended by my hair stylist. If your hands get brown or pillowcase gets dirty, well, it does easily wash out. Highly recommend !

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Linda-Lenox-MI — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:43:42 GMT

If you want to try a good product for your hair where you don't have to wash it every day but it still looks like you just washed it, try Chaz Dean's WEN cleansing conditioning its like a shampoo without all the stripping products and lather, I also have baby fine hair and it works great for it, he has other products that help keep your hair style last longer.

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Bobbi, San Diego — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:48:55 GMT

I'm a brunette and use the pssst in Blonde. As long as you're sparing with it, white flakiness is not an issue. I've tried the brown version, as well as the brown Bumble and Bumble powder, and can't stand the brown on my fingernails when I touch my hair.

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Wayne — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:10:12 GMT

To the woman who wrote: "Seems ridiculous to not simply get a short hair cut..."

Women with short hair are like small dogs. If you're going to get a small dog, you may as well make it a cat. Short hair rarely looks good. Few women can pull it off. Especially if they go for the helmet head or the duck tail, two of the worst short hair cuts a woman can get. If you hate men, get a short hair cut.

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Anna — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:15:09 GMT

My hairdresser recommends washing my hair once a week. I'm African American with naturally straight fine black hair(No, I'm not biracial!) My hair breaks off if I wash it everyday. Since I've followed her directions, my hair has been healthy. If I happen to get oily, stringy hair I use Ojon it's great.

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San Antonio, TX — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:35:01 GMT

This is the most rediculous thing ive heard of. but i guess if you like it i love it.

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Lynn Ferko, Wauwatosa, WI — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:11:32 GMT

Actually, cornstarch works better than baby powder.

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Melanie, Memphis, TN — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:39:25 GMT

LOL are people really so lazy that they cannot shower every day or every other day? Really? This is so sad that it's funny!

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Jessica, Reykjavik, Iceland — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:46:41 GMT

One size does not fit all! I envy the ladies with thick, curly hair who need to wash only 2 times a week, but with my fine, thin hair and oily, itchy scalp I obviously need to wash more often. Such is life.

On the days that I can't shower (or just don't have time/too lazy) then I prefer to use Rene Furturer or Batiste dry shampoo sprays. They are fabulous. As for the white powder residue, it will blend in well if you (a) fluff your head with a towel and then (B) comb through the roots with a boar-bristle brush. Boar bristle brushes naturally strip oil as well. You can also apply corn starch to the roots, although it may leave your scalp itchier than the spray and with more "gunk" to shampoo out. Then you can use an alcohol-free perfume spray if your hair smells dirty. And if you have dark hair, highlights work wonders to help mask the oil grunge.

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Farah Hoifmann — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:22:28 GMT

NPR just had an article on how we actually wash our hair too often. It was all a marketing campaign to make us buy more shampoo. I'm shampooing less often after hearing this and my hair is in much better shape. I'm also letting my naturally wavy hair air dry.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102062969

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Pam, Blue Bell, PA — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:24:47 GMT

To all of the people who are grossed out by the concept of not washing your hair every day: you obviously do not have children! My hair gets really oily in just 1 day, and if it's a choice between being on time for morning carpool in a hat or with a dry shampoo, or taking my good-old-time with a shower, shampoo, and blow-dry, I have to say that carpool wins. When you have kids hopefully you will get some perspective, along with a clue!

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Tiffany — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:21:29 GMT

Cake Beauty has a fantastic hair powder, I like it because it doesn't stain and smells light and refreshing. I've tried the spray ones, and don't like them as much. The only place I can find it is online, but it's worth a try.

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James Smith, Enfield, CT — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:09:40 GMT

speedi dri works wonders and for other issues like armpit smell try rubbing a piece of fresh swordfish...

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Mary L, Nebraska — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:34:03 GMT

Dry shampoos though are great when camping; for someone too ill to get out of bed, or way late on time. I 've only used my dry shampoo twice since I bought it--but both times it at least helped me look a LITTLE better!

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karen, Annapolis, Maryland — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:25:56 GMT

I have fine straight hair, and it's better for me to wash it than to use products, although having a can of 'Pssst' on hand is something I will probably do (thanks for the hints to go to drugstore.com since I haven't been able to find it in my local CVS.

As someone who is older (48) I will have to say that you could never tell that our economy is in the tank if you went to the local mall. It amazes me that stores like Sephora or MAC cosmetics continue to thrive when the products they have on hand there aren't much different from what is at the local Target store. I am amazed at the amount of money younger women will spend on overpriced products that make dubious claims. Come on ladies...don't be fooled into paying too much for products with fancy packages and labels when you can buy someting that works just as well at the drugstore!! Read the product reviews available and don't feel compelled to buy from your local Salon when the stylist is obviously making a commission on the sale.

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Charlie — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:23:43 GMT

How about just shave your head and get a tan?

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DemonGraveWolf — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:44:26 GMT

To all of you against using dry shampoo:

Don't you guys get the concept that washing your hair everyday isn't really the best thing for your hair? Since I color my hair red, the color washes out so easily that I don't wash my hair everyday. Half the time I don't feel like I need a conditioner, the natural oils in my hair have done their job. If people didn't insist on washing their hair everyday, many wouldn't even need to use and spend money on conditioners. It isn't really that gross, you are just under the impression that it is. You still should wash your body everyday, obviously.

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Kate Street — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:46:19 GMT

Giving my age away here, but I remember a product that advertised "when you can't shampoo, Mini-poo." Well, when I was sick and just didn't have the energy to shampoo but couldn't stand my hair, I asked my Mom to get me some.
I used it as directed and the results were terrible. Before I had oily hair. After, I had oily hair with powder sticking to the oil creating a doughy mess. NEVER AGAIN!

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Gwen Randall, Grand Rapids, MI — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:18:42 GMT

I use tinted face powders and didn't know there was a product specifically for hair. I started using powder after asking an older co-worker what women used to do before daily hair washings became fashionable. It works great. If anyone finds the aerosols too expensive, just try makeup powder for different skin tones.

Before I learned about this, I could never, ever go a day without washing and styling. My hair is so oily that in less than 24 hours, it looks like I haven't washed in a week. The powder does feel weird... and kind of dirty... but it's really saved me on those days when I don't have a lot of time to get ready. And if you can put up the feel, your hair can actually look better the second day after washing than when you first styled it.

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Vicky, Seattle, WA — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:15:03 GMT

I have very fine wavy hair with dry ends and oily roots which I get foiled every 6 weeks. My stylist told me to stop washing my hair every day because it was ruining my hair and washing my color out. Now I wash and condition every other day and use a dry shampoo in between. My hair is looks great, is healthier, thicker, alot longer than ever before, and my color lasts longer. Not everyone should be washing their hair everyday.

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Thal, Euless, TX — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:01:32 GMT

Honey, I learned how to use baby powder to freshen my hair 40 years ago. Sprinkle some on your brush and brush your hair. You don't look like you have dandruff, you smell like baby powder, it doesn't cost anything, and you don't leave brown marks everywhere.

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Goldwave, Southern Kali — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:20:21 GMT

An old boyfriend told me that in parts of Asia, the ladies braid their long hair, and then wash just the scalp area (by pinning up the braid out of the way). This is supposed to keep the hair from drying out or becoming damaged. I thought that sounded weird, but if people are having problems with their hair such that they need dry shampoo, maybe this approach would be another option. Personally, as someone with very long, wavy hair that suffers from dry climate conditions, I believe the most important two things to do are (a) run a humidifier in your bedroom at night while sleeping in dry weather; and (b) use shampoos without the laurel sulfate stuff (or anything with a similar name in the product listing).

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cat lover — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:45:42 GMT

Umh....they make similar products for cats. I and my cats prefer to wash with water, me daily....them bi-weekly (never wash a cats head (neck down only)...water in ears very bad)

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JTF — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:10:03 GMT

Rather than try to force your hair to do something it is naturally not going to do, why not try finding a style that will suit its natural waviness, and which won't require you destroying it with blow drying for forty minutes a morning? Your frequent washing causes your hair to become oilier faster - if you'd space out shampooing a little bit, you'd find your hair doesn't get oily as fast.

If your hair is naturally wavy, trying to force it to be something else is ridiculous and time consuming. You could read most of a book or bake a cake in the time you're spending forcing your hair to be something that it isn't.

Written by someone with truly difficult hair - wavy, thick, Asian in texture, flyaway in nature. It gets washed twice a week with liquid castille shampoo, is conditioned with coconut or olive oil and gets me tons of compliments, because it is long, shiny, full of body and wave and is long, down to my waist. Throw away your blow dryer, stop making your hair more oily by scrubbing it all the time with detergents (that's what shampoo is, look it up) and frying your scalp with heat (makes you sweat and your tortured oil glands produce even more oil to try to salve the damage)and give your hair a chance to be its natural self.

Think of all the things you could do with that forty minutes a day without putting brown baby powder in your hair to get on your hands and everything else? And you're spending over forty bucks for what is essentially dyed baby powder in an aerosol can (great for the environment, you go girl!)? Think of what you could do with that money! People are losing their jobs all over America and you're blowing forty bucks for colored baby powder in a can?

Why anyone with wavy hair would insist on blow drying it straight is beyond me. Women have spend centuries trying to get their hair to curl, and you're wasting forty minutes of your life every day to force your naturally wavy hair to be straight, limp, flat, dull and lifeless - or you're spraying brown powder into it? Geez. The madness never ends.

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Janine, NYC — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:39:05 GMT

Oscar Blandi makes one that's not bad. Non-aerosol with a light (lemon-y?) scent...subtle and not baby powder-y. I have fine, blonde hair and it works great. Gives it more volume in fact. I recently saw that Fekkai has one as well. I might try that one next time.

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Erica, Newport OR — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:39:38 GMT

What's so bad about washing your hair everyday?
I wash my hair every day and it looks and feels better than ever. it doesn't get dry or anything. my friend used to wash her hair two times a day, and her hair was supper curly and beautiful.

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jde..., flagler, florida — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:39:59 GMT

Oatmeal also works to absorb oils in hair. i learned this more than 50 years ago in a science class. it's an old indian way of cleaning hair.

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Cindy, Alpine Ca — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:59:33 GMT

To Tina in Dallas GA
Try a Medical supply store... After I got out of the hospital, I had external hardware and couldn't shower.
My daughter got a couple of them at PMS (medical supply) You could also go to the hospital and ask a nurse to see one, the ones at my hospital have a web site listed on the package.

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Melia, Oregon — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:23:40 GMT

The product I recall from back in the 60/70's was called PSSST! Believe it or not it is still available. But baby powder does the same thing. Just brush your hair really good after applying and you won't have white residue.

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brenda ladera ranch, ca — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:00:58 GMT

bonnie, try ebay they still have the sebastian dry clean only its more$ but you can still get it!

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Carla, San Francisco, CA — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:30:08 GMT

I still use Pssst that I first used in the late 60's or early 70's. You can get it at most drug stores and it was just on sale for $5.99. It works great!!!

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MK, Santa Clarita, CA — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:22:42 GMT

After reading this, I went out to Walgreens and found Pssst on sale for $3.99. I tried it and it worked really well. Today I am on day 3 of not washing my hair...the longest I've ever gone. I will wash it tomorrow though.

The purpose of using products like these is to extend a time-consuming and difficult to achieve hairstyle for an extra day.

As an added note, most of these products are cornstarch-based. Talcum powder, or baby powder is not good for you. Inhaling it in small amounts can lead to a health problem...the nature of which I forget, but I would avoid frequent use of it, especially on your head.

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jane — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:56:26 GMT

I've used and love PSSSSSSSSSSSSST and no brown residue!

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Greg, Michigan — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:28:46 GMT

In the late 60's I was in the hospital for about 10 days or so. I used a product called "Pssst" Worked well enough.

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Jennifer, Mt. Vernon, IL. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:43:31 GMT

Obviously those people who say to just wash it have normal caucasion type hair. Not everyone is so lucky. Even some white people have what is described as ethnic hair. If you have course, thick, curly, frizzy hair and it takes two plus hours to style, you try to go as long as possible between washings. And there is absolutely no actual reason to wash your hair every day.

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Christine, Las Vegas, NV — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:17:54 GMT

In the 70's it was "Pssst", I don't remeber who made it. I used when I was in the hospital for a week...it worked but built up and looked like white baby powder...

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Kristy, Rocklin, CA. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:16:28 GMT

I love Bumble and Bumble's hair powder. I use it once a week to save water, electricity, and time. However, as stated in the aritcle you can not touch your hair (which you shouldn't anyway, because it just makes it more oily) and you can not rest your sunglasses on top of your head. Sans, dark black (which ever color you use) streaks on your face. Yes, you could get a short hair cut but, this sometimes is not a good choice depending on the shape of your face.

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curious — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:06:20 GMT

when i was in junior high the stuff was called...p s s s s s s t. i still remember the jingle which is why i recall the exact number of the s's. i did leave you looking like you had dandruff and i had almost white hair!

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Mrs. Walter Canham, St. Louis, MO — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:04:46 GMT

I am 73 and have hair which has a mind of it 's own. I keep it short and do not wash it every day.
When I was little I had a pair of mittens whose backs were made out of white rabbit fur. To clean these we used corn meal what cleaned it beautifully. It seems that human hair would not be any harder to clean than rabbit hair; so why would'nt corn meal work. Just comb it out easily. It absorbs the oily dirt that got into the fur. Mary C.

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marci koivisto seattle wa — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:13:06 GMT

the only time i used dry shampoo, was when i was in the hospital bed for over 2 weeks and could not wash my hair. My mom got the stuff for me and i hated it, i would beg the nurses to wash my hair, i mean i was 16 greasy hair and pimples that come with it.

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Laura, Las Vegas, NV — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:24:32 GMT

To those people who think it's disgusting to not wash your hair daily, talk to any hair stylist and they will tell you that it's better NOT to wash hair every day. It strips your hair of essential oils and dries it out. I find that when I go a few days without washing my hair, it's much softer and silkier the next time I style it. Also, a lot of updos work better with "dirty" hair. And, my hair doesn't "smell." If you're concerned about that, you can just spritz a little perfume on it. So, get off your high horse people and try it for yourself:)

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TJ, Cleveland, OH — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:57:07 GMT

I heard of one called Dirty Little Secret bit TIGI? Has anyone tried that one yet, because I, too, have curly hair that I straighten every day and I feel like a dirt ball if I don't wash it.....even though it probably isn't dirty aat all.

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rea, starbuck, washington — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:29:37 GMT

I never wash my hair with any product. I simply "wash" it with warm water in the shower every 2-3 days, sometimes 4. You'll find that the oils in your hair naturally balance, so that when I go a day, or two, or three without washing (with product or otherwise), I don't need to use anything and my hair isn't oily. In fact, I get that "thick" stylish hair that appears to come from the dry shampoo, but its just from the little bit of product I use on my hair. Also, this saves hundreds of dollars

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FB, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:55:30 GMT

Gods, all y'all must be caucasian. But even caucasian women in the 50's and before only washed their hair once a week.

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Sara, Ohio — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:47:48 GMT

Carla from New York, Can you tell me what blow-dryer you use that cuts drying time from 30 minutes down to 10 minutes?

I have super curly hair also and one time got it straightened with chemicals and then they blow dryed it and that day, all my co-workers went crazy over it. But the next day after I washed it, it went back to very curly. I just wasn't willing (nor mastered the technique) of blow-drying it straight for the eternal time it took to do it. But I will say I LOVED the feel of it when it was straight -- it was so incredibly soft, I couldn't stop running my fingers through it. I'd like to try it again, but not if I have to spend forever blow-drying and styling it.

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Susan, Washington DC — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:09:12 GMT

Try KMS Makeover Spray. It's great, doesn't leave a residue, removes oils and refreshes the hair.

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edmond, oklahoma — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:41:05 GMT

dry shampoo is great...if you use the right one...
batiste sold at sally beauty is $7.00 or so a bottle and doesn't have any of the side effects the article talks about...it's a wonderful product for extending hte life of your blow-out...TRY IT!
the PSSST brand people have talked about is not as good as Batiste...

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JDV — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:52:31 GMT

If you use a lot of hair products this might not be a good alternative. Sadly that's the price for trying to "beat your hair into submission." Once I got over the fact that I have wavy hair I was able to ditch my heat-appliances and the truckload of products. I gave my scalp time to adjust to less frequent washings (that adjustment period can be icky...) but now I can go a week without washing in winter, typically 1-2 washings per week in the summer. There's nothing greasy or icky about my hair now and my waves have never looked better. I'm finally at peace with my hair.

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Peter Fields, Pasadena, CA — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:48:59 GMT

Clairol freshens your hair instantly,
With P-s-s-s-s-s-s-t!

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Joe, Monroe, LA — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:13:15 GMT

There is a dry shampoo that has been used for a couple a hundered years-corn meal. In fact people were using that when the soap available to use was made with lye. Just workit into the hair and then brush out.

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Jen Sch, St. Louis, MO — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:12:38 GMT

There are times when you have to conserve water, so you can't always shower.

I have fine oily hair that doesn't stay clean more than 8 hours. I've tried baby powde, it removes the oil but makes my hair heavy and dull. I haven't been able to locate these 'dry shampoos' at Walgreens. Do they stock it with the shampoo or hair spray or what?

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Lyndsay, California — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:16:52 GMT

Okay... My hair used to take forever to style. I got tired of it, so I talked to my stylist, and cut it in an easier to style, and cute hair cut.

If people would just go with their hair's natural textures, instead of trying to make it go the complete opposite, then they wouldn't need an obscene amount of time to style it.

I don't buy the whole "it's bad to wash your hair everyday thing". I'd rather have clean hair that doesn't smell, thank you very much.

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karen brookrield ma — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:02:21 GMT

for the 10 min it takes to really get this stuff through your hair, just wash it!

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Lesli, Michigan — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:42 GMT

For the people that mentioned they have very greasy hair if they don't wash it daily... you can solve this problem. Find a weekend when you don't have to see anyone, and skip washing your hair. Your hair just needs to acclimate to the change. Your scalp has been over-producing oils for years because shampoos strip it. It's a few days of suffering to train your hair to not get oily, but worth it for healthier hair. It's the same as training your hair to handle a ponytail or part in a different spot.

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Heather, Minneapolis, M.N. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:40:19 GMT

I've always wanted to try B & B's dry shampoo, glad I haven't! I think I WILL try some of the others that other people are recommending. I have long super-fine hair that gets oily after about 5 hours after I've washed it. And it doesn't hold curl for more than 20 minutes... I envy all of you that talk about your wavy/curly hair. And JTF, I agree with you about the women that straighten their naturally curly/wavy hair. Kinda ironic that they are trying to make their hair healthier by not washing it, but blow drying and using straighteners on their hair...

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Laura, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:25:21 GMT

A box of latex gloves costs a few dollars, and will solve your issues with getting the stuff on your hands.

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Sloan, San Fran, CA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:51:05 GMT

Haha Ian my sentiments exactly! 'Just cut your hair off!' Yeah, and start wearing orthopedic shoes, skip the mani-pedi (again just takes too damn long), plucking your eyebrows...etc.
I've got Bumble & Bumble - don't understand why they would color it...clear works just as well - remember you're brushing it out?
Overwashing stimulates more oils - get off the wash-daily schedule - it's damaging. Your scalp gets used to not being harrassed every day, and settles down very nicely. You'll be surprised. Wash one day, simple re-style the next, a pony tail or some updo the following...
I'll get it wet and condition if I need to re-style (crazy hair and a boyfriend that just throws me all over the bed at night) but never ever shampoo two days in a row. Every 3rd.

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Shelli — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:15:45 GMT

Interesting

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Ophelia, Mt View, Ca — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:31:52 GMT

Seems ridiculous to not simply get a short hair cut to save 40 minutes of drying and even more ridiculous to pay $10/ounce of powder.
Barbara, L'Anse, Michigan
Makes no sense, so you think the answer to cleaner hair is chop it off? I have hair down to my waist for the past 4 years and I'm in my early 20's. I just recently bought my first hair dryer and I hardly use it. It's nice i'll admit, but I only wash my hair every other day because washing it everyday is unhealthy as it strips the good oils from your hair.

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April, Fayetteville, GA — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:48:08 GMT

forget baby powder and baking soda. even if you get the white out of your hair, it seems to make your hair a weird shade lighter. Corn starch is magic and CHEAP. A little goes a long way and if you finger it through your hair, and then run a blow dryer with a brush for 1 minute, your body comes back! Easy and cheap!

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bobo — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:17:36 GMT

oooh my friend just told me about this, i tried one in boots.. called james brown?? anyway it worked really well initially: left my hair in its perfectly blowdried state for 3 full days!!! (for someone who has 2 wash their hair everyday this is a godsend) however within weeks i noticed scalp itching and dandruff.. so iv had to stop using it regularly. just on the rare occasions i dnt have time to wash my hair before going out :-)

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Bernie Clearwater, Fl — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:45:56 GMT

Anyone remember PSSSssST... (Yes, that was what it was called in the 60's, Pssssst.) Can't remember who made it, maybe Gillette; but it worked. I think you can still get it in some markets areas. Very good product. The more things change the more they stay the same.

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Elizabeth, Seattle, WA — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:06:52 GMT

I don't know how it can be chalked up to lazy Americanism, when I've lived in Europe several times and Europeans certainly don't feel the need to shower every day, much less wash their hair.

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Jacki C — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:06:20 GMT

BTW, short hair cuts take just as much maintenance, if not more, than long hair cuts. This is especially true is you have thick, wavy hair. In other words, it won't save any time to cut your hair.

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Juneau Denton, TX — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:30:41 GMT

I have thick heavy hair and wash my hair almost every day. I shampoo my hair daily in the hot part of summer. Shampooing your hair does not hurt it, what you do to it when it is wet hurts it. Air drying with gentle combing is best. Over styling is what wrecks your hair.

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Dei — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:16:08 GMT

It is entirely unnecessary for most people to wash their hair every day, in fact it's really not that great for the hair to subject it to hot water, shampoo & styling tools on a daily basis. If you don't use a ton of product, it's usually easy enough to freshen up your hair every other day.

I think "Barbara" needs to get over herself. I personally prefer short hair for myself but not everyone does & to suggest someone "just get it cut off short" rather than try something new is ridiculous.

Sebastian's Dry Clean Only does work well but they might be discontinuing it (along with their thermal "teflon" spray, which is (was) great for protecting my SHORT hair from the flat iron.

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Cinderella, PA — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:22:02 GMT

Instead of dry shampoo, I use Got2b 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume hairpray. I section the front of my long hair into six sections and spray (not too much) at the roots in between the sections. Then I spray at the roots between the front section and the crown (the whole way across my head) and between the crown and the back/bottom section (again, the whole way across my head). I brush through, flip my head upside-down, blow-dry for thirty seconds to a minute, then quickly re-style. My hair looks just-washed, and this saves me a great deal of time. Plus, the Got2b hairspray costs only $6 rather than $41.

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mel, nyc — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:44:20 GMT

Rite Aid or Duane Reade sells Pssst. The stuff works but the smell is atrocious. The smell stays in your hair for hours. I can't use it anymore.

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Caitlin, Alberta, Canada — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:57:42 GMT

You can take a shower without shampooing your hair. You just wash the rest of your body, and I am astounded that some of you haven't figured out that it is possible. So, true, maybe your hair gets wet, it still isn't the same amount of water in there as if you had washed it.
Some hair types dry out and frizz if they're washed every single day, and colour washes out of dyed hair.
Also the reason aerosols were bad is that they contained CFCs(thats chlorofluorohydrocarbons, which is kind of fun to say), which are highly reactive with ozone. Fortunately CFCs have been phased out.

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Hunter, UGA, GA — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:12:43 GMT

To be honest, any haircut shorter than my shoulders does not suit my face shape. Right now, my hair is halfway down my back, and it takes around 45 minutes to shower, shampoo, condition, apply smoothing creme, and blowdry in sections with a ceramic brush (get one! it really speeds things up because it helps spread heat). I end up washing probably every 2-3 days--not because I'm lazy, but because I always have homework or something to study. (Yeah, you try washing hair daily when you have physics 2, calculus 3, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry homework to do.)

Yes, my hair is naturally wavy when I let it dry, but it's not a pretty wavy. It is more excess volume than wave, and the bottom layer of my hair is downright frizzy. So, I like to use the blow dryer and the brush and my hair is still amazingly shiny--and that's even with my naturally blonde hair. (Do you know how hard it is for blondes to get a sheen on their hair? It is tons easier for brown and black hair to reflect light.)

P.S. If you're blonde and in a pinch, face powder and a large powder brush will work sufficiently.

P.P.S. We "lazy Americans" get a third of the vacation time from work and school that most of the other developed countries enjoy.

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crisco, Tacoma WA — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:14:25 GMT

The day that people are driving Buicks to the moon, will be the day that what is advertised is actually what is delivered.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Kristi,Oregon — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:25:35 GMT

I'm curious what people are doing with their hair that it smells so bad one day after they wash it. I understand those that workout. The sweat can definitely do it but I seriously doubt that all of you complaining about people not washing their hair everyday are at the gym everyday.

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Janine — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:03:15 GMT

Those of you who keep on about how washing your hair everyday damages it:

I can't stand not washing my hair daily and guess what? It looks fine. I've never had problems with split ends, it's always full, and anytime I get my hair done it only gets compliments and a few surprised comments about how much hair I have. If I don't wash it daily, it feels super oily to me and I can't tolerate it for long.

Ian: I love long hair on guys. Granted it doesn't work on every guy, but I'm usually for it. I'm not against short either, but long hair is kinda fun to play with.

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Dee, Tn., U.S.A. — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:14:59 GMT

My hair is much healthier since I don't wash it every day. It was so dry before and now my hairdresser says that my hair is in great shape.
I use baby powder in between washes. I just make sure that I brush it out real well.

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Jenny, Holland, Michigan — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:02:34 GMT

TIGI makes a great one. It's called Dirty Secret by Rockaholic. No residue and it totally works and smells great. I am a hair stylist and I NEVER shampoo daily. It's not very good for your hair. I shampoo 2-3 times per week, depending on how my hair is behaving. It's not gross it's good for your hair to let the natural oils get to it. I mean you don't want it to be oily, but go a little while in between

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pat, nj — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:57:17 GMT

Baking powder works just a well

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Amy , CT — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:49:10 GMT

I'm a busy mother of three and know full well how time consuming it is to wash, dry, and style my shoulder-length hair. But if I don't wash it every morning, by midday it is lank, rank, and I can't stand it. Somehow the idea of ADDING something to my already dirty hair just grosses me out. I'd rather just wash it and throw the whole mess into a pony tail and forget about it. It's not stylish but at least it's clean!

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victoria smith miami florida — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:28:00 GMT

thats so cool omg ahhhhhhhhhhhh lol hahahaha

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medusa, Virginia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:48:16 GMT

i have thick frizzy hair that takes forever to dry and straighten; I'm talking about an hour just to style my hair. Who has that kind of time? Catch 22 coming up: If i wash my hair every day (even using products for unmanagable hair) my hair gets weighted down or hopelessly flies away. If I let my hair go unwashed a for few days with the hopes of maintaining smooth, shiny tresses and pulling my self together in a reasonable amount of time, it gets flat and oily at the roots. I have never tried baby powder or dry shampoo, but I am going to. Will get back to you with my opinion.

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Megan, Chattanooga TN — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:31:43 GMT

Wow is it really that difficult to jump in the shower and wash your hair? People are so lazy nowadays it's amazing!! As the lady in the article stated....it only takes the oil out of your hair...it DOES NOT clean it!!! So ladies think about this it might be convenient for you, make your hair look not oily....but your still walking around in public with DIRTY hair....YUCK!!!!

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Tanya, Bellingham, WA — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:41:02 GMT

I am fond of Principessa hair powder - unlike baby powder it is talc-free. It has a very light smell, and absorbs oil great on my oily scalp. It also adds body to my hair. I do have blond hair though, and it is white.. so I am not sure how it would look on darker hair!

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trucker wife — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:39:02 GMT

I try to wash my hair only every other day. But I have oily hair and it looks horrible on the second day. I do not style it or use heat instruments. I just have long, thick, oily hair. I am looking at spending the summer in my husband's truck, and he doesn't always make it to a truck stop to shower as often as I would like, so I want to try out some of these shampoos for when I hit the road.

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Mari, N.O. LA — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:45:00 GMT

I do remember the Pssst product when a teenager in the 70's. My great grandmother was in a nursing home for quiet some time and this was a great way to freshen her up between her weekly visits to the in house beauty shop. Personally, I used to wash & dry my hair every day for years and years. It was always such a pain. Now that I am getting close to 50 and need to (well I guess I don't NEED to, but want to) color & hi-light my hair, I always get sticker shock at the salon. My stylist suggests washing hair in cooler water, using small amounts of shampoo and a very light conditioner to stretch the life of the color, but also to avoid damaging the hair in general. Daily washing, drying, flat ironing and application of products dries out the hair and will make it damaged. Unless you have been sweating your brains out, or have a scalp condition, or very fine/thin hair you should be able to shampoo every other day and be quite hygienic. For those with the above mentioned probs. that may require daily washing, the system of light shampoo and conditioning are also good ideas. Happy Hair everyone!
PS...forty dollars a can???!!!!!!

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Sherri, Chicago — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:38:51 GMT

I have extremely fine, thin hair that I have to wash every morning - even if I washed it the night before - because it will be oily and pressed against my head that next morning. I've tried the dry shampoo spray and it really does absorb the oil and provide lift. But it takes away the shine, so needed to use a shine spray. The only problem I have, is that since I get an oily scalp, I would tend to break-out around the hairline on those days I didn't wash it, even though I still took a shower. I haven't decided if it's worth it or not.

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Ronda, New Philadelphia, OH — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:05:35 GMT

Frankly, I'm tired of advertisers and manufacturers brainwashing everyone into believing they MUST have the unnatural, chemical laden products they sell while they are making a ton of money doing it. I loved the article, and I recently made my own lotion with shea butter and shared it with my friends who LOVE it. I have also been experimenting with liquid castile soap and have been making my own shampoo. I'm still working on that but I'm pretty pleased with it. Removing products with unhealthy chemicals from my home is a serious goal of mine. You can cut off your hair and spike it up if you want to but I am a woman and I want to look like one and I have curly hair that is being ruined by store bought products. I am having my own little revolution and I'm loving it. It costs a whole lot less too.

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Lil, Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:41:14 GMT

My mother has Alzheimer's and at times, she refuses to get her hair shampooed. With the idea to pick battles carefully, I'll just sprinkle some baby powder on her hair and hand her a brush. She'll spend the next hour brushing her hair to get it clean and then she's happy. Works like a charm and smells good too. Cost is minimal.

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rrf,dhaka,bangladesh — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:59:22 GMT

suppose i use only baking powder and hot water to cleanse my hair, i hread that it's the latest secret to good hair but happens to people who have dandruff?? they didn't mention dandruff inflicted people can do the same.

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Pharmacist, North Carolina — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:06:23 GMT

To those saying they have to wash their hair everyday because it is so oily: your hair gets oily quickly because you keep repeatedly stripping it of its natural oils and your scalp is working overtime trying to keep up. Our bodies are great at compensating (and sometimes over-compensating) in order to keep up their natural functions. This happened to me with my face when I was younger--I found that I was actually less oily if I moisturized after cleansing because my skin wasn't overcompensating trying to replace what I had taken away.

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Juli, Salt Lake City, UT — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:31:27 GMT

Try the "No Poo" Method. Google it. It does wonders!!

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Jaycie, Las Cruces, NM — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:07:29 GMT

Christine-First of all, no hairstylist you ask will recomment you wash your hair everyday. All that does is strip your hair of its natural oils and make it dry. And...if you color you hair it fades much quicker by washing it everyday. I wash my hair every other day or every 2 days and I can assure you, no one can smell it 6ft away and it does not have a stench. By the way, just because you dont wash your hair everyday doesn't mean you cant shower everyday.

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Mindy, Frankfort KS — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:45:29 GMT

Oatmeal! Rolled oatmeal is just as effective and a great trick for long term camping! The oats absorb the oils, and because it's not a powder they just shake right out of your hair. Plus while camping oatmeal isn't going to harm the environment.

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jean pratt — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:55:08 GMT

i used this type of dry shampoo when i was a teenager and it cost about 2 dollars for a huge spray bottle ,it worked to fluff it up some but hair still felt dirty to me.would never pay 42 dollars a bottle for it thats highway robbery

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Lauren, Chattanooga, TN — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:52:47 GMT

i ♥ dry shampoo!! it is the best thing i never knew about. i do NOT use the aerosol stuff; it's gunky and runs out too quickly for the price. The powder, however, is a lifesaver. my hair is very thick, very long and very wavy. just like the author, i used to have to straighten it every day, which was annoying and damaging. now i can go 2, 3 even 4 days without washing it and i'm saving time and my hair is healthier. and p.s., barbara?? a short hair cut would actually create more work for me. dry shampoo is a much better solution.

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Amy Scottsdale, AZ — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:30:52 GMT

I don't get this whole washing our hair every day thing, I have thick beautiful, shoulder length hair (I'm 60). I wash when it looks dirty- about once a week. If you're all washing every day, why doesn't your hair look as good as mine?

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Julie, Seattle WA — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:32:37 GMT

Dry white cornstarch powder right from the kitchen cupboard on a soft clean cosmetic make up brush also works well in a pinch. Same idea as the baby powder but without the smell!

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Anne, Rochester, NY — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:44:14 GMT

Helen Gurly Brown used to advocate a corn meal or corn starch (can't remember which) dry shampoo in her 1960s book SEX AND THE SINGLE GIRL. But what I'm wondering is... how do you get a stylist to agree to cut your hair without washing it?

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Ann Ono — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:31:35 GMT

hello! here in Japan i use Shiseidos version of dry shampoo .. its in a squeeze bottle and contains mostly an alchohol ingredient .. you squeeze here and there at the roots ; worked it in and comb throughout your hair and either towel dry or blow dry and set! works great but not for more than 1 or 2 days depending on your hair. I think if you are one of the "no (sham)pooers" then you can get this product to work continually .. im just not at that stage yet

It works great though!

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nipponese — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:34:01 GMT

KALI - what a rude comment and how lame to use this article to post hate on Americans! okay lets find a GOOD TEETH CARE article and slam the UK for their teeth! o better yet .. what country are YOU from KALI? im sure its not a perfect one! at least she bothered to post an article ... and she said she DOES take showers. Or can not your people READ english very well ? tsk tsk

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pssst! will check it out — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:37:16 GMT

$40 for a messy result / ew / not trying that one!

and is PSSST sold internationally? been wondering for years what the name was .. had forgotten!

due to the article, now i know!!!\^^

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Liz, Raleigh-Durham, NC — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:09:06 GMT

I have tried several dry shampoos in order to get an extra day out of my shampoo, and some extra volume too, and have found Klorane's version to be by far the best! It is only in one color, which disappears, and it is gentle with a mercifully faint scent, unlike so many others. You can buy it from Sephora, and it is well worth it, in my opinion!

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Dawna, Denver, CO — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:38:26 GMT

Found this article via msnbc... Some people are just ditching shampoo altogether.
Hmmm....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30337386/

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Peggy, Maui, HI — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:17:30 GMT

Aveda has a great powder called "potion" which is amazing for fine hair. There's no color so no mess, and it's not cheap but a little goes a long way so it lasts a long time. Baking Soda also works great and without washing so much it makes the hair much thicker and healthier! Just shake a little on the scalp and rub it in or brush it through.

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Karen Cape Coral Fl — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:50:47 GMT

I remember corn meal in the 70's to use for hair. Also years ago I had a animal rug when we bought it they told use to use corn meal to clean the fur.

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Brittany, brunswick ga — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:59:53 GMT

Aerosol cans actually don't deplete the ozone layer now. They used to though, when chloroflurocarbons (cfc's) were used as the propellant. But those were banned 20 to 30 years ago

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Fran San Marcos, TX — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:09:19 GMT

I read an article a while back that hollywood hairstylists apply face powder (matches your scalp,right?) applied with a brush. Some hairstylists actually use it even if the hair is sparkly clean because it is supposed to "give your hair lift". I tried it, and it was great. I've tried bumble & bumble but it's too darned expensive and the colors are pretty dramatic. I have dark brown hair, and it made my hair look black. The brown shade has too much red in it. I consistently use a bit of cornstarch powder in my hair. It helps when I have to go out after work (and don't have time to shampoo again that day). Yep! I've got really oily hair.

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John O. , Torrance, California — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:08:51 GMT

As an alternative, I've used so-called "no rinse" shampoos when camping. These do require a water rinse after use unless you are willing to live with soap residue.
Their major advantage (due to low/no suds) is speed. Using them is much faster than conventional shampoo.
Brand names are "Aloe Vesta" by ConvaTec, and "No Rinse Shampoo" by No Rinse Laboratories. These may be purchased (as well as the hospital hair bonnet) from home health care stores. The cost is less than $10.00 for a 16 oz bottle- more expensive than conventional shampoo but far less expensive than the spray mentioned in the article.

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michelle — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:50:18 GMT

Wow! People are getting so lazy that they can't even take 10 minutes to shower.

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Lisa, Grand Rapids, MI — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:18:15 GMT

I'm laughing at the comments of "just wash you hair everyday, yuck, etc". Well, Americans are the only ones that think this way. Washing you hair every day is actually bad for your hair. Do some googling and you'll learn that is strips natural oils and makes your scalp work OT to reproduce and causes your hair to actually change texture, lose silkiness, body, etc.

Anyway, I agree with Audrey from MA, Ojon is the best and Psssst is a great runner up. Especially for the price! You can get Pssst for under $5 in drug stores.
I have dark hair and can't use baby powder but I have tried it as I have tried everything to see what works best. Thought, I didn't like what my hair felt like after using baby powder. I found some brands make my hair feel product heavy and others didn't. They are definitely great products though. Find what works for you!

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hannah — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:34:58 GMT

Why go to all the trouble to get dry shampoo when it takes like two seconds to wash your hair and then you don't have all that power all over you. I know its a pain to blow dry and straighten your hair but ..its not that bad.. you could have worse problems.. i think people just try to find the thing that takes 2 seconds to do and will do anything to cut down how much energy they have to put into things..hints the reason americans are so fat and the economy is down the drain..

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Kirsten — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:52:05 GMT

To Christine whose comment was so ignorant and rude...

I certainly hope you don't dry clean any of your clothes. Because, eww, I can smell dirty clothes like a mile away! Why don't you just spray febreze on your underwear and wear it every day? That's guh-ross. If time's a factor, MAKE the time to wash your expensive clothes by HAND.

Idiocy.

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Jane, Green NC — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:31:36 GMT

There are two types of baby powder: cornstarch and talc. Cornstarch seems to work better. People getting bad results may have been using talc, or just using too much powder. Fluff a little (about 1 teaspoon- that's right) powder on the the roots of the hair - not the scalp, not the ends! Try not to get it in your part. Spread it around your head (top and back, sides will take care of themseves when brushing)using your palm, then fluff it through the hair, just a bit, using your fingers. Brush vigorously with a "real" brush: that means clumps of tiny bistles - natural or nylon - but not those individual plastic spikes like a styling brush. If you brush moderately hard it WILL come out; it will NOT be white and flakey, it will NOT look like danruff. If you got powder into your part, or if your hair is so thin the powder gets down to the scalp you will need more brushing, directly over the part (part again after finishing) but it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes tops! More likely 2 to 3 minutes.

To the ladies who say "yuck! Why not just wash?" I say you need to learn to be more conscious consumers. Nobody washed their hair every day (aside from Mary Martin, performing in "South Pacific") prior to the 1970s when Johnson's began advertizing their "baby" shampoo as "gentle enough to use every day!" Just a way to push more product, folks, just a way to push more product.

So grow up and get with the program! It not only saves time, but water (and the ecology) and results in nicer hair A shampoo lasts me about 3 days (this varies by person). A "dry wash" not only extends the time between washings but lasts longer (four of more days) and make my thin hair appear thicker, with more volumn at that scalp. If grease is not allowed to build up, the hair won't smell.

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Lori, Andover, MA — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:57:52 GMT

Yeah, we could all cut our hair and look like Ellen but that style doesn't work for everyone. For those of us who value femininity and attractiveness but want to be smart and save time, Rene Futerer is an excellent dry shampoo and great to use between color appointments at the salon. I use it a couple of times a week when I don't have much time to get ready for work with 2 kids and all. Generally, I wash my hair about 4 days a week. It's a great shortcut, without sacrificing your looks.

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HessoniteWarrior Augusta GA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:08:02 GMT

LOL @ Ian.... dude, where are you dating, cuz everywhere I've been women *love* long hair on men.

But I hear time and again poor girls having to hear some guy say "you'd be sexy with long hair" when they have it short.

SHORT IS SEXY TOO LADIES SOME GUYS DO LIKE IT.

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HessoniteWarrior Augusta GA — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:10:16 GMT

Also- get better towels too, I have really long hair (waist length) and have always air dried unless in a hurry to have it dry. Good towels that have high absorbency are better than pretty much anything. Microfiber (can be purchased for $6-$12 at Wal-mart, Target, or varying other dept stores) towels are best.

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Mindy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:45:46 GMT

Just trey speading the amount of time between washing your hair. I have very, very thick wavy hair of moderate length, but becuase of my rampant ear aches that are cuased by the tiniest amount of water in my ears, I'm forced to blow dry my hair after every dunk of water to help keep my ears clean and dry.

I developed the habit of going without shampooing for about 3 days to cut back on this, and after a few months of this mess, my body adjusted and makes less oil, which equals no stink or grease. I've been at it this way for about 4 years now, and my hair is in much better condition than it ever was. I couldn't be one of those 'no-poo' ladies living by baking soda and vinegar to clean their hair, or going with weird sprays and powders, but going without as much has definately helped me in the end.

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Sue K. Lorton, Virginia — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:12:44 GMT

You can buy dry shampoo at camping/outdoor stores (such as REI) and medical supply places.

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Pioniki, Decatur, Georgia — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:45:08 GMT

What I found most interesting was as soon as I read that it's a powder, I was immediately reminded of Chinchillas and how you have to give them dust baths which has, basically, the same effect. (Can't put them in water) So, did we just take a page out of the chinchillas' usual cleanliness routine?

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Tabatha T. Boulder CO. — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:26:24 GMT

Hi.. Not all Women have short hair. Or even longer than shoulder length. I have very long hair.. It takes a Hour + every morning. Yes, It is my choice. But, it makes me feel like a sexy.. to have long locks. Men like it also.. no matter what they are saying about you're short hair... That does not mean, I am not taking a shower, everyday!! Some women just do not wash their hair everyday.. Baby Powder works good..

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anon, maine — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:57:45 GMT

It's actually really good for your hair to not wash it every day. Read the ingredients on your bottle of shampoo. Understand a lot of them? Those are the ones that strip your hair and most are very harsh, even if the shampoo is supposedly mild. My husband recognizes the chemical names because he uses them when he works on helicopters. One he recognized was even banned from being used due to it's toxicity (much stronger forms for helicopters, but still not good in general). Also if you ask your stylist most, if not all, will tell you to wash your hair every other day at most. Unless you're running marathons, or the equiv, your hair will not smell bad or even look bad.

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Natalie, Alabama — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:44:59 GMT

all these people that think its gross, talk to your dermatologist! they will tell you that you are killing your hair by wahing it every day. as long as you don't roll in dirt or drown in sweat,or smoke, which is gross on its own, your hair isn't getting dirty! and as your body gets used to the less washings, your hair will be less oily. it gets oily because your body is trying to replace the natural oil stripped by shampoos! look it up people!

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Terri Doe, Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:26:29 GMT

To Megan, Michelle and Hannah who advised that we not be so lazy as to not wash our hair everyday, as it only takes a few minutes. Get real. If you are fortunate enough to not have to do anything after a 2 minute wash, lucky you! But the majority of us that were not born with effortless hair: conditioning, styling, drying, curling or straightening is a must. That takes alot longer than a few minutes. An occasional short cut is a blessing not to mention better for the environment.

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Kali Kruse, Mill Creek, Washington — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:56:25 GMT

Calm down, Kali (and others who are being rude for no reason). It's not laziness to not want to wash your hair if you don't need to. And people with thick, coarse hair shouldn't wash their hair everyday, it's drying and damaging to strip the elements all the time. I wash my hair every other day, but that doesn't mean I don't shower every morning. Stop trying to cut people down just because you think your opinion is law.

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nadz — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:28:56 GMT

i used to wash my hair every other day . . . i got so many compliments all the time and it absolutely didn't look oily or smell or anything. i have (naturally OILY) shoulder length thick brown hair. I shampooed every other day for many years. Then I started doing it every day for whatever reason . . . and found that I couldn't stop. My hair adjusted to the daily shampooing by getting oily after 24 hours! Right now I'm on a break from school and I'm only letting myself wash it every other day. After a month or two, my hair will be back to "normal"

Washing your hair every other day isn't gross at all. Your hair really does adjust. Try it. There is a period where your hair looks oilier, but you should see improvement within a week or two . . .

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janie, nyc, ny — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:37:08 GMT

I have very fine color-processed hair and had always washed it everyday which made it very dry, frizzy and thin. Over the last couple of months, I started skipping a day by using simple baking soda between washings. I would first take my morning shower with my hair pinned up in a shower cap. Then I would sprinkle on baking soda (particularly into the roots), rub it through and then shake it out over the tub and brush out the excess. What a difference! It looks like I just washed it. And now my hair is already growing in a lot healthier. Skip the expensive products - they are just perfumed baking soda anyway.

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kat, atlanta — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:51:06 GMT

Kali- ACTUALLY, its not good for your hair to wash it every day. Go to any hair stylist (that knows what they are doing), and they will tell you the less you wash your hair, the better. Of course, look and smell wise, its probably not a good idea to go for too long. And its very possible to take a shower and not wash your hair people! Its called using a hair net or wrapping a towel around your hair. Not washing your hair has absolutely nothing to do with laziness- I get compliments all the time at how "healthy" and "beautiful" my hair is, and I am absolutely convinced that at least part of the reason is I don't wash it every day, and very often I will go a few days and use a dry shampoo. In fact, I believe that my hair looks much better on the days I do not wash it as I have very thick hair that can be a little poofy when its too squeaky clean. I do admit though, the type of hair you have definitely plays a role. Thin/flat/lifeless hair generally looks better freshly washed. And I DO take showers every day, thank you very much.

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jane doe dover nj — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:39:21 GMT

I just ordered some hair powder from Lulu organics. It is pricy, but if it works it is worth it. I will let you know if it works

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

cole, fl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:37:22 GMT

actually it is good for your hair (to not wash it) a stylist suggested i wash mine once a week and use heating products no more then 2xs a week. i must admit i can't go that long, but i try.

this article was HYSTERICAL, thanks.. p.s I COMPLETELY get your hair.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Romney Marsh — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:31:38 GMT

No Rinse/Norinse shampoo is the wet one that NASA uses. You massage it in and dry off with a towel. You can buy it online and they sell the caps too. Each one is a bit expensive, especially when you add the p&p. You can bulk buy, but still a bit pricey. I use it on my elder mother who's got parkinsons and it works really well and makes her hair smell clean. Google it and see if you can get it in your area.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Casey, Dallas, TX — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:25:11 GMT

I use a dry shampoo that is MUCH less than the big name brand dry shampoos. At beauty supply stores you can find Batiste Dry Shampoo in an aerosol can and is only $7.29 in my area, but I can sometimes find it on sale for around $5.49. It deodorizes and absorbs the oil. Just spray it on, massage into your scalp, and brush your hair thoroughly. When I massage it in, it usually shakes the majority of it out, anyway. I have thick, unruly, curly/wavy dark hair. The hair itself is dry, but my scalp is oily. So, I run into a problem where I feel the need to wash my hair everyday, but it takes it toll on my hair's moisture and health. It's not about time for a lot of us, it's about retaining the moisture in our hair. You'd be surprised what beautiful people you look up to are not washing it everyday. But, I myself cannot just go without washing for more than 24 hours and even wear my hair in a cap or ponytail without feeling disgusting. This dry shampoo is fantastic. If you have an oily scalp, but dry hair this is something you should try.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Manda — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:34:11 GMT

Here's a good NPR article on hair-washing:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102062969

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Vickie Springfield Missouri — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:47:17 GMT

Coming from a long line of long haired women in my family. I knew there were two items that would clean hair. One is Baking soda combed through long hair. The
Other is ground corn flour.
Alot cheaper and less stressful than the brown stuff.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

leeanah — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:33:30 GMT

I was thinking of using dry shampoo since i don't have much time and I have quite long hair but my friend who used to us it says it makes your hair look clean and very good but your hair will just smell like you have'nt washed it in a month (btw:ewwwwwwwwwwwww)

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

Wendy, Waltham, MA — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:42:53 GMT

For those of you who are saying that we are lazy, and is dirty to not wash our hair, obviously do not have thick wavy hair that can take up to an hour to dry even with the best blow dryers.. If you blow out your hair every day it get courser and frizzier. If you do not have hair that is like that, then you don't have any idea what it's like to spend an hour only to have your scalp sweat.

Can you wash your hair -- without washing it?

beckaalou — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:41:59 GMT

Lol. i dont see why you would spend so much on something you can also use on a babies butt lol.
gooo baby powder. a whole 6 bucks for a big container