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De-Grease Unwashed Hair with Baby Powder

By Kevin Purdy on July 21, 2008 at 1:00 AM

You’re almost out the door on a no-shower, rush-rush morning when you spot your reflection—and you totally look like you haven’t showered. The quick fix? Take about a teaspoon of baby powder, rub it into your hands or onto a trusted comb, and run it through your hair. This is one of those life hacks I don’t love admitting to thoroughly testing, but it’s saved my hair from looking like I woke up at a frat house on a number of frantic mornings. Good stuff to have around, too, as it can also quiet squeaky floors and shoes and even control ants. Got any other triage tips for no-shower hair? Post ‘em up in the comments. Photo by Abulic Monkey.

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    A better life hack is watching hair while bending over the side of the tub, better still if you have a wand style shower head.

    Maybe this hack would be useful camping if water was scarce and if the baby powder is unscented.

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