Run out of shampoo, what do you use instead?

When I was a child and my mom would would run out of shampoo but didn't have enough time to go to the store before it was time to wash our hair, she'd use Dawn soap. The Dawn soap for dishes. And considering they use that stuff on animals caught up in oil spills, I guess it wasn't a bad choice.

I sometimes would use my body wash when I didn't have enough shampoo, but I don't have to worry about that now since I don't have any hair. I can't picture using the puff to put it on my head though. I used to like to have a lot of lather when washing my hair. I can't wait to get my hair back!!!

Hi swirlz!!!! That's must have really felt weird! I have never done that. I never let myself run out of shampoo. But there are times when the remaining shampoo is too little and not enough for my hair. I just use what's available. I never dare to use a body wash or soap or anything beside shampoo on my hair. If I ran out of shampoo, I'll probably just not use anything at all. I'll just shampoo later when I'm able to buy a refill. Cheers.

I couldn't use body soap or dish soap on my hair... I'd be terrified it would dry out and break off. Co-washing generally works pretty well for me, although I don't think I've ever run out of shampoo like that. I'd much rather wash with conditioner or olive oil. I tend to have oilier hair as well, but surprisingly enough, it doesn't leave my hair greasy or heavy or gross. I rinse thoroughly and air dry and my hair is sooo soft afterward, much like a baby's hair or a bunny, lol. And it gets rid of any sweat, product (not that I use much anyway), and anything else that managed to attach itself to my strands. Smells pretty darn good too.

hahahah swirlz mine is worst! i ran out of shampoo yesterday! and i have no body wash because i am using olay soap body bar....so i have no shampoo..i had to use that body bar on my hair hahahha it was sooooo bad my was far from silky that i had to tie it into a bun right away after taking a bath.

When I ran out of shampoo few months ago, I used body wash for like a couple of days. However, my hair was so dry and frizzy. My mom wasn't able to buy a new bottle of shampoo, but we have sachets of conditioner. So in order to get rid of my dry and frizzy hair I rinsed it again, applied conditioner for a couple of minutes and rinsed my hair again.. I found out that using body wash with conditioner is almost the same as using shampoo. So I used body wash and conditioner for a week until we had a new bottle shampoo.. ^_^

In my guest house room there is a body wash that is also shampoo so that is handy. I have brought travel bottles of my the shampoo and conditioner that I use at home. If I was at home and I ran out of shampoo I would use the almost empty shampoo bottle and add a tiny bit of water. Then I would put that on my hair. If the bottle had been thrown away I would use body wash on my hair. I think that conditioner would be great to put on my hair afterwards. I have got some old bottles of shampoo that I could use like mint that stings my head in a refressing way. I would buy my favorite shampoo as soon as possible after running out of it.

lol that's funny but i would not have used the puff! hand to head that's all I'm saying lol but yeah if anything and i run out of shampoo i used bar soap and body wash lol nothing else but yeah good luck and stay with extra shampoo in the cabinet under the sink lol have a good day!

If I were you, I would put some water into the shampoo bottle and you will get the new shampoo again. It is just not so thick but it can work well anyway. It is better than taking the body wash to wash your hair:) I love China

One time I used body wash in my hair, it's ok, it's just like shampoo. For me if I don't have shampoo or any body wash I prefer to use powdered soap... much better than bath soap or no shampoo at all. Have a good day.

You can make your own shampoo from items you already have in the house. 2 eggs (medium size) 2 oz. water 1 tbsp. lemon juice or apple cider vinegar Water is not to be hot or the eggs will set. You can also make dry shampoos with corn starch, baking soda and even use plain talcum powder (baby powder). Just rub into the hair roots and brush out.

I have never run out of shampoo since I buy two big bottles at Sam's Club and they last me six months. I did not know that one could use regular dish soap if one runs out of shampoo. I am also trying to grow my hair long since the last time I got it cut the lady cut my hair too short. It was her fault because she was not paying attention and accdently cut too much off. I was mad because I did not want too much taken off.

Happened to me a lot of times...I usually just forgo shampooing and just condition my hair then buy shampoo later...

The only choice in my bathroom would be my body wash like yours. I have come accross the above situation for several times and I was forced to use my body wash to have my hair washed. But soon I realised that the condition of my hair become worse, that is, it became quite dry and not very smooth when I was combing it. I did quite a lot of treatment after that in order to have my hair returned to normal condition. I am sure I will avoid using a body wash to wash my hair in the future.

soap would be the second best to shampoo, although most people say soap would hearm your hair badly, but it does work slightly the same way as shampoo does. Best is if you can go out to buy some shampoo, but sometimes, you dont wear back your clothes just because you firgure you didnt have shampoo and still needed a bath

I would also use the body wash, because I really doubt the ingredients of it are much different than that of a shampoo's. However, since I am a man and sooner or later I will be suffering from hair loss, I try to go buy a real shampoo as soon as possible. Have a nice day!

Hmm let's see, when I run out of shampoo I just scrub my head with my fingers to get dirt and grime out, and then rinse it and put conditoner in. I don't like using any other kind of soap because I don't want my hair dried out. However now they are starting to make body washes that can be used as shampoo and / or conditioner as well. Of course they have the 2 in 1 stuff as well. I like to buy the 2 in 1 stuff in the head and shoulders brand, I don't have dandruff or anything but I do have dry skin on my head, and I've dyed my hair a lot so it helps.

hello swirlz, I use the conditioner when i run out of shampoo. I always have the habit of checking the stuff before i take a bath because it happens to me before that there is no more shampoo when i am already wet and no time to go out and buy shampoo,so,i use the conditioner. Since then i always check for shampoo and soaps before getting into the shower.

I use body soap when I run out of shampoo. I just hate that I have to put a lot on since my hair is long and thick. Dish soap is actually a good replacement for shampoo. It get's my hair really clean but it can be over drying sometimes. Sometimes I leave the shampoo bottle and I just pour water inside and then pour the bottle over my head.

AW Cr@p! We're out of shampoo again? Nvm... i'll use...WHAT!! we run out of Soap also? -.-" Fine... i will just have to use..OMG.Run out of dishwasher? What about..NO!! Laundry detergent is out too! This is not my day.. no choice and had to use my own pee! T.T