So, I’ve been thinking about this whole “no shampoo” thing for a while now. You know, the idea of just washing your hair with water. I mean, is that even possible? Does it actually work? I decided to give it a try, just to see what would happen. My hair was, like, normal greasy and oily, I felt it, so I went to give it a try.

I hopped in the shower, turned on the water, and just let it run over my head. I started scrubbing my scalp with my fingers, just like I would if I were using shampoo. I figured I’d better put some extra effort into it, since I wasn’t using any soap. I rinsed and scrubbed for a good five minutes, just to make sure I got all the gunk out.
- First try:
When I got out of the shower, I towel-dried my hair and let it air dry. It felt… weird. Not exactly dirty, but not exactly clean either. It was kind of heavy, and it didn’t have that squeaky-clean feeling you get after using shampoo. I felt there are still some oil and dirt left. But, hey, it was my first time, so I wasn’t expecting miracles. I even asked my friends to see if my hair looked dirty, but they said it looked normal and fine.
- Next few days:
I kept at it for a few more days, just rinsing with water every day. I noticed that my hair was actually starting to feel a little bit better. It wasn’t as greasy as it usually is between washes, and it had a bit more volume. But it still felt like there was some residue there.
- Experimenting with water:
I live in an area with hard water, so I wondered if that was affecting things. I read somewhere that hard water can make your hair feel dry and brittle, and it can even cause scalp irritation. It seems that hard water can lead to hair loss, or thinning and baldness. I mean, nobody wants that, right? So I installed a water softener. I bought a water filter for my shower head, and started using that. After a few washes with the filtered water, I did feel a difference. My hair felt softer, and it seemed to be getting cleaner with just water.
- Using conditioner sometimes:
I also read about something called “co-washing,” which is where you use conditioner instead of shampoo. I tried that a couple of times, and I liked the way it made my hair feel. But I felt like it was defeating the purpose of my little experiment, so I didn’t do it very often. I’d use the conditioner like once a week or so, just to deep clean the hair.

Conclusion:
After a few weeks of washing my hair with just water (mostly), I can say that it’s definitely possible. My hair isn’t perfect, but it’s not a greasy mess either. It’s somewhere in between. I think it’s a good option for people who want to avoid harsh chemicals, or who have sensitive scalps. I mean, I used to wash my hair too much, and I think rinsing it with just water these days is actually better. Plus, it saves money on shampoo! I’ll probably keep doing it, at least most of the time. Maybe I’ll use shampoo once in a while, just to get that really deep clean feeling. But for now, I’m happy with my water-only routine. It has left my hair clean and, most importantly, natural.