YouTuber Garden of Aidan conducted an experiment to see how his hair would look after eight years without using shampoo. The result went viral on social media.
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Garden of Aidan went viral on social media after sharing the results of his eight-year experiment of not using shampoo.
The YouTuber provides his followers with annual updates on the process.
In his latest video, released in 2023, he explained that his scalp suffered from a “grotesque dandruff infection.”
By September 2024, Aidan admitted that giving up shampoo had significantly reduced his dandruff.
The YouTuber claimed that sulfate-based detergents were responsible for his condition.
“Sulfates are great for cleaning, but they strip everything, including the scalp’s natural oils, causing irritation and dryness,” he explained.
Aidan suggested replacing traditional shampoos with sulfate-free versions or natural alternatives, such as washing with cold water.
The anti-dandruff shampoo brand Head & Shoulders explained that dandruff is caused by a microbe called *Malassezia globosa*, which feeds on scalp oils.
The company stated that for people with oily scalps, sulfates can be beneficial, but specific hair types might prefer sulfate-free formulas, even for dandruff.
Photos and video: YouTube Garden of Aidan. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
