Day 9: Dry Wash

Ok. The post mayo-hair-treatment-dripping-with-mayonaise-scented-oil situation was becoming too disgusting for my sensibilities. I am convinced that the mayo mask should not be done during the transition period of going no poo.  I took one last stab at managing this situation without shampoo: I tried a baking soda to do a dry wash. I had never taken a "dry shower" or done a dry wash, and must admit the results were better than I anticipated. My hair still does not feel "normal," but the wet clumps spread out a little and look a little more reasonable, and I feel a little more optimistic about handling this mess without shampoo.

Before (left) and after (right) results from a dry shampoo with baking soda.