Always thought deposits were rude but that safety net line changed my mind.

That idea of strict rules is what turns many people off from no-shampoo methods. They come from a place of trying to reset your hair's natural oils, but it doesn't account for different hair types or lifestyles. I've seen friends struggle with the same greasy phase wrenstone mentioned, and it's because their hair needs more frequent washing. The real issue is that hair care advice often gets treated as one-size-fits-all, when it should be about listening to your own hair. Strict rules can make people feel like they're doing it wrong, when in reality, finding what works for you is the goal. So while some swear by no-shampoo, it's okay to adapt or ignore rules that don't fit your needs.

Had a buddy do that with a water-logged phone years ago... left it in a bag of rice in the freezer overnight. Totally froze the screen and killed it for good. Desperate times make for some bad ideas sometimes.

Used to smoke mine for hours too until it tasted like an ashtray... now I never go over two hours and it comes out perfect.

Totally feel that, it sneaks up on you! Start tracking those small buys in a notes app, it really shows where the money goes.