For him, shampooing and cutting hair creates a feeling of intimacy that allows him to feed in small doses from the women who make up his clientele.
This is a semi-permanent dye as the dye molecules do not penetrate the hair shaft and so wash out in subsequent shampooing.
Cool water is also recommended when shampooing, to reduce or prevent matting and excessive tangling.
When shampooing it is suggested that a sulfate and alcohol free product be used, since those contents cause frizz and dry out the hair.
Too-frequent shampooing can strip the hair coat of natural oils and cause it to dry out.
The word shampooing did not take on its modern meaning of washing the hair until the 1860s.
Some sources warn against frequent shampooing, others recommend it.
Hair conditioners can decrease the likelihood of developing greasy hair after shampooing.
