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Yes me too Margaret. My hair is curly but dries quickly and I need a good shampoo too; generally an organic one. I plan to take a small travel bottle filled with my usual shampoo and use it in the shower so it will double as shower gel. I'll have my hair cut shorter than normal so it dries quicker and I'll take a small comb in my pocket because it feels better combed, although I do run my fingers through it if there is no comb available.KiwiNomad06 said:I have very oily hair, and if I don't wash it regularly, my scalp quickly becomes itchy and sore. As I have short, fine hair, it dries quickly and is no problem to wash. Also, I seem to need a good shampoo, as some cheaper shampoos, and also soap, tend to leave my scalp itchy. So I carry shampoo, and need it. We are all different: each to our own.
Margaret
Joni said:Great topic! I leave for my Camino next Wednesday and I just got "clipped!" I'm trusting you veterans out there. I stopped the hair color about 3 weeks ago, and I have a seriously gray undercoat! I think I like it though. No matter, it's done! I am excited and ready for my adventure!
Hey Susanna, thanks for the reply!! A hairdryer would be excess weight for me, air drying my hair is OK. My clothes are incredibly light weight so washing and drying won 't be a problem. Ah! but my roots, that's entirely a different story!by Susannafromsweden on 04 Feb 2013, 03:45: Btw I think it sounds like a good idea to bring a hair dryer. Might come in handy when drying wet clothes and mattresses.
manoll said:Since I started backpacking years and years ago, I have discovered shampoo bars that are awesome and leave my hair soft, and shiny!! Love it,and I have no problems taking it with me when I fly!
manoll said:By chance I discovered a company from Australia called "Soap Creations & Body Care"; they have goats milk shampoo bar and conditioner bar. These too, are absolutely wonderful.
Their website is:
http://www.goatsmilksoapcreations.com.au/
Buen Camino to all!
Mary
In 2010 I took a small bottle of my normal shampoo and have done this every time since. I will be doing the same again this year, probably in two 100ml bottles. That way I have enough to use a little as wash liquid for my shirt. I also carry a small piece of soap to wash my liner socks and pants as well as under arm and collar of shirts each night........... My hair is curly but dries quickly and I need a good shampoo too; generally an organic one. I plan to take a small travel bottle filled with my usual shampoo and use it in the shower so it will double as shower gel. I'll have my hair cut shorter than normal so it dries quicker and I'll take a small comb in my pocket because it feels better combed, although I do run my fingers through it if there is no comb available...............
Buen Camino,
Tia Valeria
I walked with short hair because I personally found it to be a lot easier and less trouble to keep tidy. But, others I walked with at times had very long hair and this did not seem to bother them - they usually always wore it in a pony tale. Re Gray or colour - just let the gray come on through....you can re-colour it when you get home again if that is what you want. No one will mind what colour your hair is really.Hello all,
a question to the ladies. I have been lurking a long time and have found all the information I need, except for hair. Two questions.....short hair or long hair what is best? And since I am at that age that I need to occasionally color my hair how do I take care of that or do I just go gray?
Gracias y buen camino
I think you're heading in the right direction with this. As everyone has said it's a personal preference but if your hair is important to you it's important to take a bit of care with it. Depending on when you're walking the sun and breezes can be very hard on hair so tying it down, up or back will be helpful - anything to keep 6 or 8 hours of sun a day off of it. You'll need a hat anyway to protect your eyes so that will help your hair too. Washing it will be no problem as there are warm showers almost everywhere now along the way. I don't remember a cold shower in 1200 km this spring except in a hotel in Puente la Reina! It's just my pov, but I believe either short hair or long hair are fairly easy on the camino. It's medium length hair that's too short to be put up and too dorky left down when it's all windblown that gives me problems. Luckily there are only mirrors at the beginning and end of the days.... As you can see from my picture my concern isn't from a vain standpoint but more of a "what in the world am I supposed to do with this animal on my head?!" I never go too many days without co-washing or styling as my hair will start matting up and dreading. As much as a pain a** it can be I can't bear to part with it. Too much work and personal growth has come with it. Sounds silly, but accepting my larger than life hair was a process. I don't plan on bringing any styling products, but I have decided on a tub of my favorite conditioner and paddle brush. Ill probably pick up a little oil along the way to keep it from getting too frazzled as well. Now to watch all the youtube tutorials on french braids.
Ask your stylist for a "Base Break". You should just be doing this anyway - it saves loads of coloring appointments. Just do base breaks and highlights while you are letting the grey grow in. And it will give you about 8 weeks without roots.Hello all,
a question to the ladies. I have been lurking a long time and have found all the information I need, except for hair. Two questions.....short hair or long hair what is best? And since I am at that age that I need to occasionally color my hair how do I take care of that or do I just go gray?
Gracias y buen camino
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