Shampoo is a Lie (for me...and maybe for you too??)

Why I haven't washed my hair in 5 years

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Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.

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[mikeletterst]

I strip my hair of it's natural oil so the US doesn't invade it.

[janoo]

As a bald man, I have decided to give this a try, wish me luck!

[MusicMan-emfn]

As my dad used to say...
"to hell with shampoo!"

He was bald

[Fourandaquarter]

Quick update: Shortly after watching this video, I gave up using shampoo. That was about 16 months ago or so. I have to report that my scalp and hair are better than ever. No dry scalp/dandruff. No "greasy" hair. Everything talked about in this video is true it would seem. Most importantly, it seems I have less grey hair than before (for context, I am in my mid 50s). So I can say without hesitation that shampoo is a farce. Just wash your hair regularly as usual, but just use water. I saved enough that I recently bought a new car. (Just kidding. That's what I do tell people though, just to see the look on their faces. (But I did but a new car 😂)

[raphaelrainard]

Old video and all, but i just figured out that the secret to being a millionaire is not to find a problem and sell the solution, it is to CREATE a problem and sell the solution.

[DoodTheDoodler]

Who in their right minds named that movement "No-Poo" when Scampoo is a much better pun?

[johnnyharris]

so I usually make videos about maps and international stuff but as you all can see lately i've been diving into all sorts of different topics (NFTs, icecream makers, shampoo). The reality is that I make my videos based on what is genuinely fascinating me at any moment. I'm glad you are all here along with me on this wild ride of trying to understand how things work. lots more stuff to come!
-Johnny

[Tutoelectro]

I've been like 6 months with maybe 4 washes with shampoo. I have very thin hair and now my hair feels stronger, thicker, with more volume, doesn't look greasy, looks better than ever before and I don't need any product to keep it with a nice shape. I don't believe Johnny in this case, I believe the results I have.

[bigoldSupaD]

Clearly the YouTube algorithm doesn't get me, is mocking me or enjoys irony way too much.

[i.]

They really called it “no poo” when “no sham” was sitting right there

[agusblanco]

4 months into this. Best hair advice ever. I used to have a really greasy hair, and now it does not happen anymore, and not only that, it has never looked so good.

[IzHarris]

This is my formal apology for ever having given you shit for this. I take it all back.

[dontkeepcalm]

As a hairstylist I can definitely testify that it really depends on the individual. Good job, dude. Sulfates suck.

[JohnathanNoechelShunn]

Cleaning up is a scam. I haven’t wiped my ass in five years.

[malikShoaib-fjfj]

I kid you not Johnny, , it has been two years since I watched this video of yours the first time... The last time I used shampoo was just a few days before I watched it.
This video has contributed immensely to my journey of having beautiful healthy hair. The first comment I get when I meet someone is the praise for my defined curls.
All I have to say is THANKYOUUU from the bottom of my heart.

[IzellahG]

Right after Johnny said, "Who is in control of the narrative of what clean even means?" I literally got an ad by Tresemme

[majesticderik]

My mum has been talking about not using shampoo to make my hair better. This video pretty much confirmed it. Sorry for not listening mum. 😅

[adeshthakur]

Singing in the shower is fun until shampoo gets in your mouth
then it turns into a soap opera

[knighttimestorieslv]

I'll go ahead & throw my experience out there. I used Head & Shoulders, not because I had dandruff, I just liked what it did to my hair. After 35 years of that, I suddenly started getting sores on my scalp. I now wash my hair (with a mild, normal shampoo) only every 2-3 days. Scalp feels so much better now, & while a little greasy at first, it quickly became much less bad. But we all have a different biochemistry, so results will vary

[juandiegovispo]

Shamepoo is deffinitely the best name for the movement.