Woman who hasn't washed hair in a year says home concoction is better than shampoo

A woman has shared her unconventional hair care routine, explaining why she hasn't shampooed her hair in over a year.

With an abundance of hair care advice and products available, it can be challenging to know what to use. However, one holistic health lover suggests ditching your regular shampoos and conditioners for more natural alternatives if you're after soft, hydrated hair. Filmmaker and writer Georgia Peck, who is passionate about holistic health, uses natural ingredients on her long locks.

It's been over a year since she last used conventional shampoo to wash her hair – instead, she opts for ingredients typically found in the kitchen. Georgia stated: "I haven't washed my hair in over a year, using any shampoo or any conditioners or any hair care products – and as you can see my hair is pretty thick, it's pretty wavy, and this is to prove to you that you don't need to buy any shampoos or conditioners or hair care products."

Georgia, who frequently shares her health and wellbeing tips on her TikTok page @georgia_peckk, explained: "Many mainstream hair care products are completely filled with chemicals that disrupt our organs , our hormones, and they're just not good for us."

"Even if it says it's natural and organic and biodegradable, it is usually not good for us," she added.

She highlighted that numerous mainstream products remove the natural oils from our scalps, potentially causing increased oiliness, dandruff, and flakiness. "Our ancestors wouldn't have had access to these type of chemicals so we shouldn't be using them either," Georgia explained.

To maintain healthy hair and a cleansed scalp without stripping it of its natural essence, she opts for a herbal hair rinse weekly, incorporating ingredients such as