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Gosh, I hope I'dnever get these mixed up with the breath ones. 8^p

These are great for traveling--they also have hand soap and shaving cream and, I believe, conditioner--but instead of paying $13 for 30 sheets, I got packs of 50 sheets for $3.99 at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Is it biodegradable? If not, please don't use it while camping or backpacking. And even if it is, leave no trace practices say that even biodegradable products pollute the wilderness.

More info on the Paper Shampoo:

Ideal When Travelling And Hiking, Can Even Be Used With Sea Water!

* Suitable For Hand Carry On Airlines
* 30 Single - Use Soap Sheets

compact, convenient and easy to use, just add water to this pleasantly fragranced, dissolving Paper Shampoo.

npw.co.uk

Made in China

Directions:

Take 3 or 4 pieces of paper shampoo (depending on length and volume of hair) and massage gently into wet hair, then rinse out, it's simple as that!

Ingredients:
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Alkyl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Polysilicone 6, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium 6, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Fragrance (Parfum), Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Warnings:

For external use only. Do not eat. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Keep away from eyes. If product gets into eyes rinse thoroughly with water. Rinse and dry hands after use.

Source:
http://dscmp1.drugstore.com/qxp167095_333181_sespider/natural_products_ltd_/dissolving_paper_shampoo_mint_fragrance.htm

Brought to you by the suppliers of the Little Devil Shower Cap:
http://dscmp1.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=167098&catid=40&brand=50347&trx=PLST-0-BRAND&trxp1=40&trxp2=167098&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-BRAND

Better or worse than Little Tree Air Fresheners?
http://www.npw.co.uk/onlinesales/product.php?product_id=569&category_id=4&gallery_id=107

Nothing says "I love you" like a heart covered vinyl rat:
http://www.npw.co.uk/onlinesales/product.php?product_id=1333&category_id=7&gallery_id=12

Y'all need to spend less time in Spencer's Gifts. :::giggles:::

How's about putting something together like Janel does...
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/scavenger/modern-times-scavenger-warm-rustic-living-room-054302

There must be at least one store in the L.A. area that you could do this with.

I think this shampoo may be more expensive than cocaine.

I'll just keep refilling my travel size bottles, thank you very much.

This is sort of like buying the no-name brand of shampoo when you get to your motel, where they give it to you for free.

It would be a more helpful idea if this caught on with makers of the shampoos and conditioners people are already loyal to, and convenient to bring on vacation. A response to the liquid restrictions? I'm also a little concerned about the price! Combined with the suggested practice of using more than 3 sheets per shampoo, it makes me wonder why the sheets aren't the appropriate size for short hair, using 2 for longer hair.

The idea would be awesome. The execution is imbalanced by a premium cost for a product with no name and no performance record, plus having to use not just one but a bunch every time you wash your hair.

Trilobyte-- I briefly worked at a beauty supplier and trust me, this shampoo is nothing price-wise compared to certain brands.

This is an interesting idea but I'd be kind of nervous about it just gumming up on my hands, the way those breath strips will on a really humid day.

Dry shampoo is way more convenient in my opinion. You don't even need water, no lather. Just spritz and go!

Dry shampoo is basically a dirt bath. Like you see birds and other animals doing. It helps absorb extra oil, but it's kind of yucky. Flour, corn starch, talcum powder, things like that.

Here's one:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P147414&categoryId=C17780&shouldPaginate=true

"containing kaolin clay, silica, rice, and cornstarch powders"

I can't think of a reason to pay $24.00 for cornstarch to put into my hair to make a yucky mess.

"Dirty hair? No time to wash? Put more stuff in your hair and hope no one notices."

Besides, it's a lot more fun to mix cornstarch with water and see what it does.

I bought those (other brand) from a 1-EURO-Shop for me and my nieces over a year ago. 50 pieces in a heart-formed plastic box. The declaration showed no questionable substances of content. I took those without much color.
I always have 2-3 sheets packed in a small ziploc in my handbag. It's so convenient if you are en-route.

I've never used these, but I've used some of the hand soap ones and, if you don't have any hot water, that stuff is impossible to get off of your hands. The cold water just makes it gum up. Gross.

They sell these soaps/shampoos at Pier 1 Imports for $1!!!

Yeah, I bought this, along with the paper conditioner, paper hand soap, and paper laundry soap.

I am so glad that I tried it at home before I took them on my trip. Some pointers:

1. It won't dissolve in cold water. Don't even try.
2. Don't put the stuff on your hair until it has *fully* hydrated.
3. For hair or laundry, stir the leaves in a teacup about half full of hot water until you can't see them any more.
4. For the hand soap, put one leaf into your palm and cup your hand so that you can use your other hand to stir it with a little hot water to make it like liquid soap.

I decided to still bring my regular liquid toiletries in my checked baggage, but I brought these in my carryon *just in case*. I have actually used the hand soap many of times because there isn't always soap in restrooms, even in the US.

Cornstarch?

Eww.

As in "gravy" and "pudding" in my hair eww.