I tried that 'no shampoo' method for a month and my hair was a total mess

Everyone in my local Facebook group kept saying you just need to let your scalp adjust for 30 days. Well, I did the full month and my hair just got greasier and started to smell weird, like old wet towels. I had to wash it three times with my regular Suave shampoo to get it back to normal. Has anyone else tried this and had it actually work, or is it just not for some hair types?

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lily23018d ago

The adjustment period can take way longer than a month for some people. It might be closer to two or three months before your scalp finds a balance. The weird smell you noticed is pretty common during that phase. Maybe your hair type just needs a gentler wash sometimes, like with a baking soda rinse or just water. Going completely without any cleanser is really hard for a lot of folks.

dylan_thompson18d ago

My own "no poo" phase lasted a week before my partner gently suggested I reconsider.