Day 5

I went to a BBQ last night, and there were a bunch of people smoking. When I got home I realized my hair smelled like cigarette smoke and thought - great, this smell is never giong to come out without shampoo. I did a pretty good baking soda wash this morning, massaged it all over my head. Used the vinegar/chamomile mix afterward. The deoderizing powers of BS worked because my hair right now just smells like hair, amaznig!

I hit a little snag brushing my hair this morning and instinctively reached for the Infusium, but before I sprayed it I turned it around to check the ingredients and... Amodimethicone!! Dimethicone!! Oh noes! Silicones coat the hair, making it all shiny and easy to brush, but can't be removed without harsh shampoo ingredients, eventually the buildup makes hair look dull. It also doesn't let moisture into your hair shaft, leaving it drier and more unhealthy and more in need of hair product. It's a vicious cycle.
I already had to stop using my beloved curling mousse because of this, but I didn't think Infusium would contain silicones (anything ending with cone, conol or sometimes xane). Mom, you can have my infusium too.

How my head feels - It was itchy again last night, today it feels fine. I have been running my fingers through my hair and the problem areas on my scalp feel like they are almost completely healed. My mom just told my the back of my head is super greasy. I should probably make sure I get the baking soda that far back next time I shower.