Thursday, February 14, 2013

Why I gave up washing my hair

Expecting a second baby has made me rethink how I do a lot of things on a regular basis. 
Throughout my day I think things like "how would I be doing this with Mason clinging to my legs AND a tiny baby in my arms?" 
Most often I think that when I'm getting ready for the day. I cut waaay back on my "beauty" routine when I had Mason. So I'm just assuming that some cutbacks will be necessary again with baby girl around. 

In preparation for this, I have given up washing my hair. And it's spectacular.

I'm not sure everyone can relate to my hatred for having to wash my hair, because some people have lovely, nice, straight hair that blow dries quickly and beautifully. On the contrary, I have wavy, thick, crazy, kinky hair that requires blow drying, straightening, styling, and loads of product. Who has time for that with two kids?!

Then I discovered dry shampoo. One of my top 5 life changing moments. Just kidding. Mostly.

I now actually wash my hair every 6-9 days. And the best part is, my hair is way more fabulous unwashed than it ever was washing it every other day. 
At first I could only go 4-5 days, but the less I washed, the less I needed to. I've read that before but never believed it. But it's so true. Your hair will adjust and stop being so greasy. I don't even need the dry shampoo until day 3, and by then it's usually just in my bangs.
Days 4-6 are the best. My hair is voluminous and textured and lays so nicely. I wake up, run a brush through it, maybe straighten a few kinks, and that's it.

A lot of the time I wash it on day 6. But if I want to drag it out, I've discovered lots of cute ways to put my hair up. The best part is that buns and updos are SO easy when your hair is filthy and loaded with dry shampoo. The bobby pins stay in and it holds in place so nicely.  

I discovered this beauty on Pinterest. And it IS easier than it looks. It took me maybe ten minutes.


I've also found the joy of a lovely ballerina bun with a bow or a headband. I always see these girls with their hair pulled up in darling ways, and not washing my hair has inspired me to actually try it. And made it so much easier to do.

So if you long to be free from the bonds of your shampoo bottle and blow dryer. If you dread the mornings that you have to deal with that sopping wet mess of hair. Stop washing it!!

Oh, and dry shampoo is dirt cheap. My favorite is Suave Keratin and it's less than $3 a bottle. And of all the reviews I've read online, the cheap ones are just as good as the more expensive ones, so stick with the cheapies!


3 comments:

Sarah said...

my hair is the exact same way. wavy, (but not pretty wavy) and takes me 15 min just to dry it. and if i don't dry it and straighten it, it looks like i haven't showered in days, even if it's clean! i cannot IMAGINE going more than 2 days without washing my hair...but maybe i need some dry shampoo! thanks for the inspiring post! : )

MeganandClaudy said...

I am ALWAYS complaining to Claudy that I hate washing my hair. This post was a God send. As I was reading I was thinking "yes, yes, yes!" I'm so excited to try this. Thanks for sharing :)

Nicole said...

Amazing. I am gonna get a bottle of dry shampoo next time i'm out! I do often go up to 5 days without washing and i must agree that it does jst look better and better up to acertain point! How long is your hair right now - I can't remember! Are the buns easy? Also i think you should link some of the headbands/bows as I have no idea where to find cute ones! Sorry this isheinously long... June is sick an she sleeps best when i hold her so i'm still awake cruising blogs!