Question from Alicia
Hi Debra,
I had my hair cut in a salon yesterday and the fragrance from the product they put in my hair will not come out. The scent is driving me crazy.
I spent most of the day yesterday trying to wash it out. I showered, I soaked in the tub. I submerged my hair in a 75% vinegar 25% water solution. I used everything from different non-toxic shampoos to dry shampoo, baking soda, orange juice, tea-tree oil + coconut oil, tomato juice, many different vinegar rinses, and a mint/alcohol tincture, among other things. The smell is only diminished about 50%.
It is musky and smells like a cheap men’s cologne from the 70’s. I fell asleep last night with baking soda in my hair and a winter hat covering my hair. Woke up this morning and tried again. It still stinks. My voice is scratchy from irritation. Help!
Debra’s Answer
Order EnviroKlenz Hand Soap and Deodorizer.
It’s a liquid Castile soap that utilizes the EnviroKlenz patented earth mineral technology to neutralize the odors at the source without the use of masking agents of fragrances.
Oil works to surround the fragrance and remove it. I have had the greatest success with Jojoba Oil Shampoo from Karen’s Naturals, but since she’s gone out of business, I have made my own version by adding several drops of jojoba oil to my favorite fragrance-free shampoo.
This is a long shot, but years ago , someone told me to try whole milk to get perfume out of my laundry.it seemed to help. And this certainly wouldn’t hurt your hair or scalp. Might be worhth a try While you wait for the enviroklenz to come in.I think it was something in the milk protein ?But must also have to do with the fat, as skim milk didn’t work.
Liquid Castile soap is a winner. My friend has to wash his hair using castile soap, in order to be near me. He washes his hair 3x to make sure the fragrance is all out. And then, he uses an unscented conditioner. Voila! It works.