If you can't (or don't want to) run to the beauty supply shop, here are a few alternative products you can use.
Keep in mind, though, she's got drier, kinkier hair. "I didn't feel like it weighed my hair down, and I couldn't stop touching my curls." The moral of the story? Give body lotion a chance if you don't have another option, but hair types prone to getting greasy should use it sparingly.If you've ever washed your body with shampoo and felt like it's basically the same thing as body wash, you're not too far off.
That said, feel free to use shampoo as a substitute for body wash, but you probably don't want to try this hack the other way around. "The long-term effects of not using a specialized cleaning agent may lead to disastrous effects to the hair fiber and scalp," warns Hill.
That's fine if it's all you have around. Look for a lotion that's made with oils in the formula. Or, if you don't have lotion, Emer does prefer products such as Baby Oil or coconut oil over body lotion. "[They] have the ideal consistency to create a smooth, protective barrier when gliding," he says. Plus, you're less likely to clog up your razor.
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