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To have said f*ck it and used dog shampoo to wash my hair

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SouthBeachDreams · 21/12/2025 11:18

It’s got to the stage of Christmas already where I cannot face going to any more shops. Shampoo had run out. Dog “fox poo” shampoo on side of bath. Most logical choice at this stage of the year?!

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JMSA · 21/12/2025 19:14

Shampoo isn’t something I’d ever really run out of (teenage girls at home!) but if worse came to worst, I’d rather have dirty hair for a day or two.

YorkshirePuddingsGreatestFan · 21/12/2025 14:35

My Mum once left the dog shampoo on the side of the bath. My Dad went in the shower and came down complaining that the shampoo smelled weird like antiseptic. She asked which shampoo he'd used and when he said the red one, she realised he'd washed his hair with anti-flea shampoo 😂

We kept telling him he wasn't allowed on the sofa anymore 😂

ChequerToRed · 21/12/2025 14:08

Dog shampoo is very similar to baby shampoo, it has to be so you can wash their faces with it and not worry about it getting in their eyes, plus dogs have quite sensitive skin and it needs to be gentle on their coat. The only issue I can see is it might smell a bit odd compared to human shampoo.

Nincompoo · 21/12/2025 13:55

I wouldn’t wash my dog with dog shampoo, there’s absolutely no way I’d wash myself with it. It’s harsh as fuck.

The13thFairy · 21/12/2025 13:41

SouthBeachDreams · 21/12/2025 11:18

It’s got to the stage of Christmas already where I cannot face going to any more shops. Shampoo had run out. Dog “fox poo” shampoo on side of bath. Most logical choice at this stage of the year?!

I have done that. Also used a dog 'cologne' which was given to the dog by an admirer. I got more compliments when I was wearing the dog cologne than I did wearing my favourite Jo Malone.

Feelikedancing · 21/12/2025 13:14

This thread is making me laugh, I'm not feeling too great at the moment so keep em coming😂🐶

xAwaywiththefairiesx · 21/12/2025 12:29

OP, if you do not come back and tell us how it turned out, I shall hunt you down and pretend to throw a ball for you.

To answer the question, I'd totally do it as a one off because I understand being Christmas exhausted and dreading the shops. Hard relate on that one
However, it's only 21st December, you've got a good few days until Christmas shopping madness is over, are you planning on going with out shampoo until boxing day or beyond? Or do you have an Amazon next day delivery planned?

I once used a dog wipe when I ran out of toilet paper. We keep them for wiping muddy paws. The packet said "not for use on birds" so I thought that would be fine. Felt very clean.

BlackForestCake · 21/12/2025 12:19

Not a problem until DH hugs you and says “oh, your hair smells wonderful darling”

PS5GoesBeep · 21/12/2025 12:19

needmorebooks · 21/12/2025 11:25

Realise it’s not what you used OP but the brand Bugalugs is tested on humans and smell amazing! Often wondered myself as my dog’s black fur is mirror shiny!!

I used our cats buggalugs once in a pinch and was very impressed (I know cats shouldn't need shampooing but he's very fluffy and occasionally sh*ts his little pantaloons, so it's a necessary evil).

MamaBobo · 21/12/2025 12:16

DS did this once. Came downstairs and announced “there wasn’t any human shampoo in the bathroom today”. His fur looked extra lustrous. There was plenty of shampoo but he hadn’t thought to get a new bottle from the cupboard before jumping in the shower!

BertieBotts · 21/12/2025 12:08

I've used hand soap before.

It's all just soap isn't it?

MrsChristmasHasResigned · 21/12/2025 12:08

Use it. And be sure to have a treat afterwards!

TON618 · 21/12/2025 12:04

Done it myself the odd time in emergencies. Doesn't do much for my hair, but at least it's clean and I won't get fleas. You'll be reet.

Meteorite87 · 21/12/2025 11:57

needmorebooks · 21/12/2025 11:34

my groomers have a coconut one that smells divine! 😬☺️

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I can imagine that sweetness being liked by the pets and their owners 😄

BalladOfBarryAndFreda · 21/12/2025 11:45

I went to a big Tesco this morning and it was fine. Admittedly, I was there before the checkouts opened and had paid for my full trolley by 10:15am, but it wasn't the total carnage I was expecting.

In answer to your question, no YANBU to use dog shampoo. Though that foxpoo one stinks, so I wouldn't use it as I hate the smell. But in terms of safety and efficacy, dog shampoo is perfectly fine on human heads.

AmandaKnocks · 21/12/2025 11:41

I use my dog's shampoo quite regularly, I like the smell! It's an 'eco' one though so may be less harsh? Hasn't seemed to do my hair any harm so far. Although I tried her 'dog detangling spray' the other day which I wouldn't recommend!

Forever1973 · 21/12/2025 11:39

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 21/12/2025 11:35

This has made me laugh this morning.
I mean, dogs have lovely glossy coats so why not.
As a side note, it absolutely blows my mind that cats wash themselves with their fishy, meaty, brothy breath and not only do they not stink, they have beautiful shiny fur. Just how does that actually work??

They have cleansing oil glands. Watch your cat wash - you will see them pay particular attention to particular spots where their oil glands are. The barbs on their sandpaper tongues lift out dirt and stray hairs.

FieldInWhichFucksAreGrownIsBarren · 21/12/2025 11:35

This has made me laugh this morning.
I mean, dogs have lovely glossy coats so why not.
As a side note, it absolutely blows my mind that cats wash themselves with their fishy, meaty, brothy breath and not only do they not stink, they have beautiful shiny fur. Just how does that actually work??

needmorebooks · 21/12/2025 11:34

Meteorite87 · 21/12/2025 11:31

I was thinking that a few years ago I saw the equivalent of colour enhancing shampoos at my local vet 😀

No Idea about the scent of dog shampoo.

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my groomers have a coconut one that smells divine! 😬☺️

Shutuptrevor · 21/12/2025 11:34

I use washing up liquid on my hair once or twice a year to strip product build up, then apply a deep conditioner. Works beautifully, and I end up with soft, silky hair again at a fraction of the cost of a clarifying shampoo!

Meteorite87 · 21/12/2025 11:31

MaarvaCarassi · 21/12/2025 11:20

Was your fur lovely and glossy afterwards 😄

I was thinking that a few years ago I saw the equivalent of colour enhancing shampoos at my local vet 😀

No Idea about the scent of dog shampoo.

Artificialhens · 21/12/2025 11:31

Pat on head. Halo

Blinkinblinis · 21/12/2025 11:30

I have a posh herbal style one that hubby left by the bath and I used for a few weeks without realising. I don’t take my reading glasses to the bathroom so it only came to light when there wasn’t much left for the dog. No fleas on me.

Feelikedancing · 21/12/2025 11:29

Mane and tail 😂I mean it was intended for horses but became a big hit with humans so hey, just don't let any dogs sniff your bum 😂🐶

needmorebooks · 21/12/2025 11:29

Forever1973 · 21/12/2025 11:28

The difference between dog shampoo and human shampoo is the PH. I forget the details as our little doggie is dead now, but his shampoo had a PH that was different from the PH of human shampoo. I doubt using it once will do any harm at all, but if you used it over the long term, you might irritate your scalp.

Ah good point, didn’t even think of that