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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 7 MIN

Experimenting with a Year Without Washing Your Hair

from Your Body On · host Your Body On

The "no-poo" movement encourages avoiding traditional shampoo in favor of alternative cleaning methods, such as baking soda, apple cider vinegar, or simply using conditioner. This approach is about minimizing chemical use and preserving natural oils on the scalp. But what happens if you go a full year without applying anything to your hair, including water? Discover how your hair might respond to this drastic change and what condition it might be in after a year. Timeline of Key Moments: 00:00 - Introduction to the Year-long Hair Experiment 01:13 - The Role of Good Oils 02:03 - Function of Sebaceous Glands 02:32 - Insights on Malassezia Furfur 02:44 - Understanding Slow Hair Growth Produced by the creators of What If. Explore our other content channels: What If, How to Survive, and Crazy Creatures. Note: This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a qualified health provider with any health-related questions or concerns. 00:00: Introduction to the Year-long Hair Experiment01:13: The Role of Good Oils02:03: Function of Sebaceous Glands02:32: Insights on Malassezia Furfur02:44: Understanding Slow Hair Growth #no-poo #haircleaning #naturaloils #bakingsoda #applecidervinegar #scalphealth #sebaceousglands #MalasseziaFurfur #hairgrowth See show notes: https://inlet.fm/your-body-on/episodes/67dda4bfe7a265c57f7e1207 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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