Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap

Six weeks ago, I made a big decision about my hair.  After years of struggling with curly and frizzy long locks – fighting with it to be perfectly curled or unnaturally straight – I made a change.

I got dreadlocks!  Now I am not saying everyday I love my hair now because it is still an ongoing struggle, but it’s a struggle that I needed.  A struggle with patience.  A struggle understanding that my hair doesn’t have to be the societal norm or perfection for me to be pretty or have confidence in myself.  A struggle to leave my hair do its thing because that is what it does best.

In this effort, I have really began to save money on hair products and accessories.  I used to use (pretty much daily): shampoo, conditioner, bodywash or soap, gel/mouse, comb and brush.  I have cut down my washing to about every 3 days, and I now use one bar of soap for my entire body.  I use Dr. Bronner’s Castile Peppermint Soap Bar for shampooing my hair, washing my face, and washing my body.  I believe a $2.99 bar will last my husband and I at least one month.  Not only is it frugal, but it sure does smell good too.

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