I had dandruff so stopped washing my hair – it hasn’t been shampooed in A YEAR

A YOUNG woman has revealed she hasn’t washed her hair in more than a year, claiming it looks and feels “better than ever”.

Georgia Peck ditched all hair care products after worrying about the effects non-natural products were having on her locks and experiencing itching and dandruff.

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The 23-year-old doesn’t use shampoo, conditioner or any other product on her hair – and says people have called her “crazy” for the “extreme” measure.

But despite the backlash – both from family members and online, after one of her TikToks went viral with 890,000 views – she says the results are definitely worth it.

“My hair is better than ever,” said Georgia, a holistic health coach and videographer from Shropshire What’s the jam.

“I can no longer deal with the problems I had before and my hair is stronger and more vibrant.

“The first few weeks were difficult because my hair looked and felt very greasy.

“It made me feel a little self-conscious and I had a huge urge to wash it off with shampoo.

“But I kept at it and my hair became less greasy week after week and my itching and dandruff disappeared.

“My friends and family thought I was a bit crazy!

“My whole family doesn’t like the natural way of life, so as I’ve spent years learning and training as a naturopath, they often think I’m extreme.”

Georgia now doesn’t use shampoo, conditioner or hair care products – even though they are organic and biodegradable – and believes they are ‘full of chemicals’ and not good for us.

She added: “I stopped using regular products about five years ago because I wanted to adopt a more natural lifestyle.

“I switched to more organic and natural shampoos and hair products, but I realized they were still not healthy for the scalp or body, so I took it a step further a year ago.

“These products can disrupt our natural scalp ecosystem and our health.

“If we continually remove the natural oils, it actually causes our scalp to produce more oils to compensate – leading to us having to remove them again.”

Georgia initially went cold turkey and used only water to wash her hair with a filter on the shower head.

Expert advice on how often we should actually wash our hair

HAVE you ever wondered how often you should wash your hair?

According to stylist Scott Miller of Bauhaus salons in Cardiff, Waleswashing every day can be too much – and some people only need to wash once a week.

Hopefully you wash yourself daily, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessary wash your hair together with your body.

Molenaar said that wash your hair every day, as some people do, can be exaggerated – and overwashing your scalp and strands will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil, creating more greasy.

He told it Wales Online: “Unless you’ve worked really hard at the gym or been on a construction site and it’s covered in dust – you You don’t have to wash your hair every day.

“There is a big #neepoo movement Right now there are people who brag about not shampooing for weeks, but for most of us, putting off a wash or two will make a big difference.”

The frequency with which you should wash your hair depends on several factors, including your hair type, lifestyle and personal preferences. Here are some general guidelines:

Hair type:

Oily hair: If you have oily hair, you may need to wash it more often, such as every day or every other day, to keep it looking fresh.

Dry hair: Those with dry hair should aim to wash it less often, perhaps once or twice a week, to avoid stripping the hair of its natural oils.

Normal hair: If your hair is not too oily and not too dry, washing it two to three times a week is usually sufficient.

Lifestyle:

Active lifestyle: If you exercise regularly or sweat a lot, you may need to wash your hair more often to remove sweat and dirt.

Less active lifestyle: If you are less active, you can increase the time between washes.

Scalp Health:

Dandruff or scalp conditions: If you suffer from dandruff or other scalp conditions, consult a dermatologist for specific advice as you may need to use special shampoos more often.

Hair treatments:

Colored or chemically treated hair: If your hair is colored or chemically treated, you may need to wash it less often to maintain the treatment and prevent damage.

Personal preference:

Ultimately, how often you wash your hair is a personal choice. Some people prefer the feeling of freshly washed hair, while others find that washing less often works better for them.

Since she has thick, wavy locks, she has now also started using an herbal hair rinse made from rosemary, oregano, lavender, nettle, apple cider vinegar and olive oil.

She added: “For a deeply nourishing hair leave-in mask I will also add a raw egg and some honey.”

The young woman shared her experiences in a TikTok video, which received 16,000 likes and left viewers torn.

One person commented: “I’m sorry but I can’t just rinse my hair with water, it needs shampoo. I tried and I wish I could be one of those natural people, but my head feels disgusting and greasy when I don’t wash my hair with shampoo.”

“When I was depressed I wouldn’t wash my hair for weeks and it was disgusting,” said another user.

Someone else added: “Omg if I don’t wash my hair for 10 days it stinks and itches.”

But others were more open to the idea.

One said: “Your hair looks fantastic.”

“I haven’t used shampoo in ten years,” someone else commented.

Someone else added: “This is amazing! I have to try this!”