I'd do it at least like once a month or something idk o_o
As long as you're rinsing often I don't think it's that big of a deal. And of course as long as you don't have a dandruff problem or something

Golgotha

Korea (South)8418 Posts

February 07 2012 02:44 GMT

#22

pretty sure it smells, you just got used to it. the reason we shampoo is to effectively remove dirt and especially the oil that is secreted by our hair glands. if you do not use soap or shampoo on your for a very long period of time, it will get greasy. however, OVER shampooing is just as bad for your hair and a bit of oil/grease is actually very healthy for your hair. good luck.

kierpanda

United States757 Posts

February 07 2012 02:59 GMT

#23

I usually wash my hair everyday. My stylist told me to just a small amount of shampoo each day and not to rub the shampoo deep into the scalp.

Just brush the shampoo through your hair. It'll get rid of the extra grease on your hair, but will leave your scalp still naturally oily.

AnachronisticAnarchy

United States2957 Posts

February 07 2012 03:03 GMT

#24

On February 07 2012 11:19 Dalguno wrote:

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The problem, I guess, is that it's not "socially acceptable." I never thought twice about it until now. Maybe I'm just so biased toward not washing it I'm failing to see something that's completely gross about it.

I know it's not "socially acceptable". What I was saying was that I don't have a problem with it and don't see why others should.

TechnoZerg

Australia75 Posts

February 07 2012 03:15 GMT

#25

I haven't shampooed my hair in 4 years. My hair is very clean and I was it using the "water-only washing" method that people used before shampoo was invented. I like it (:

zickoray

United States366 Posts

February 07 2012 03:16 GMT

#26

On February 07 2012 11:22 RealityBall wrote:
Yo son that sounds pretty legit. I think you shouldn't wash it at all. Live an all natural lifestyle. That girl you were talking to is just a hater. Just forget about her. If you talk to her again just be like yo how does it feel to have to put shampoo in your hair to make it look nice. I don't put shampoo in it and my hair is baller. I think its probably because my genetics are way better. You go tell that chick that. YOU TELL HER.

that is an AMZAING fist post.. hah

but in all seriousness as long as you keep it "clean" then i dont see a problem with it

guN-viCe

United States687 Posts

February 07 2012 03:17 GMT

#27

I vote: wash it with shampoo every so often.

DreamChaser

1649 Posts

February 07 2012 03:20 GMT

#28

Well i've never heard of any health risks to not wash your hair (besides lice of course). But i mean if it doesn't smell why not?

iSometric

2221 Posts

February 07 2012 03:22 GMT

#29

On February 07 2012 11:25 dAPhREAk wrote:
most people wash their hair too much. you dont need to wash it everyday, but most people do.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/scalp-care/tips/how-often-wash-hair.htm

That article isn't helpful lol.

Just wash if it smells bad, imo.

Ropid

Germany3557 Posts

February 07 2012 03:36 GMT

#30

I talked to a guy that said he very rarely uses soap and shampoo. He was not smelly and his hair looked alright. He showers every day with only water, and often more than once. He gets into the shower at the earliest opportunity after having worked up a sweat. He only uses soap if he absolutely has to, like to wash away grease after working on a car.

About his hair, he mentioned that after the first week of not using shampoo, his hair stopped looking and feeling greasy, and eventually felt more soft than it did before he stopped using shampoo. He said his skin also feels better without using soap. He washes his towels much more often than in the past.

He honestly convinced me that he is not actually a dirty smelly hobo. After thinking about it, I guess the trick is in always having fresh towels and never doing something like wearing a t-shirt twice, and he basically changed from buying soap and shampoo to doing more laundry. Knowing that this might work could be interesting for people with skin problems.

dAPhREAk

Nauru12397 Posts

February 07 2012 03:37 GMT

#31

On February 07 2012 12:22 iSometric wrote:

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That article isn't helpful lol.

Just wash if it smells bad, imo.

helpful for what?

SockArms

United States591 Posts

February 07 2012 03:50 GMT

#32

I do something similar I just wash my body and face most days and do my hair about twice a week makes my hair look so much healthier and feel better to. It also solved my dandruff problem and saves me a TON of money.

-_-

United States7081 Posts

February 07 2012 03:50 GMT

#33

friend, show some pics of your hair and then we can make a decision.

sharky246

1197 Posts

February 07 2012 03:55 GMT

#34

If you go outside without washing your hair, people will think your dirty and they will see you in a negative image.

ranshaked

United States870 Posts

February 07 2012 03:56 GMT

#35

I wash my hair twice a week. Partially because I'm lazy, and partially because my hair feels/looks better if I only do it twice a week. I use soap/body wash every time I shower though.

Mr. Black

United States470 Posts

February 07 2012 03:59 GMT

#36

Before I had to wear a suit to work I never shampooed my hair for years, just scrub it with water. My head smelled great, my hair looked awesome (it would basically do anything I wanted it too, but always look just a bit messy). I would never brush or comb it, just towel dry and run my fingers through it. It looked sweet and not at all dirty, just wild.

Now I have to look like a square business man (because I guess that's what I am). So I shampoo. But not on the weekends.

SnipedSoul

Canada2158 Posts

February 07 2012 04:03 GMT

#37

I went a year without washing my hair. I'd still wash it with water every once in a while. It was really greasy and nasty for a few weeks, but eventually my body got it all sorted out. It was pretty sweet at that point. You ever see a dog with a really nice coat? That's what my hair was like, shiny, healthy, smooth, the works. It was DISGUSTING when it was wet though, lol. Just like a dog.

ClysmiC

United States2192 Posts

February 07 2012 04:09 GMT

#38

I only shampoo my hair like twice a week. Mostly due to laziness, rather than having anything against shampoo. And its only after 4 or 5 days without shampoo that I start to notice that it feels or looks any different, so I usually do it every 3 days or so.

Venus.exe

United States285 Posts

February 07 2012 04:12 GMT

#39

I love washing my hair especially with the right shampoo because it's so relaxing and the smell of the shampoo soothes me. But having really long hair, it's kind of annoying to dry after I get out of the shower because it takes me hours even with the blow dryer.

I haven't read everyone's replies yet but I'm eager to jump in and say there's a thing called 'dry-shampoo' and they should sell it in your local drug store if you hate conventional shampoo. Just powder your hair with it and it absorbs all the grease when you rub it in your scalp. Comb it out of your hair and you're done.

Also, lice is more attracted to hair that has been washed too frequently.

I really can't make a judgement on whether your decision is gross or not but I do applaud your honesty.