Letters to the Guardian respond to George Francis Lee's account of adopting the 'no poo' method, with readers sharing mixed experiences. Paddy Eason from London reports not using shampoo for at least five years, saying his hair is now thick, glossy, and easy to style. He explains that he rubs his hair through in the shower every morning and towels or air-dries it. Eason notes a slight waxy feel from natural oils that commercial products strip away and replace poorly. He states he would only shampoo if he swam through something nasty in the sea or if a bird defecated on him.
Mixed results with the no-poo method
Kerri Thornton from Glasgow tried the 'no poo' phase in 2012 during a 'turbo-hippy phase' after learning from a man with beautiful, luscious long hair who had used the method for 10 years. Despite washing only with water for nine months, her hair remained greasy. She eventually discovered sulphate-free and paraben-free shampoo, which she says changed her life.
Lee's original article described his own successful transition off shampoo, but these letters highlight that results vary. The Guardian's letters section invites further opinions on the topic.
