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Whether you were roasting wieners at a bonfire or taking a quick cig break with a friend, you probably enjoyed the smell of fresh smoke—at first. When the smell is still stuck in your hair the next morning, it’s a lot less pleasant! If you’re out camping, on the go, or just don’t have time for a shower, you might think you’re doomed to reek of campfire all day. Fortunately, there are a ton of quick, easy ways to eliminate or hide the smell without shampoo. In this article, we’ll show you the best ways to beat that smoke smell and carry on with your day as fresh as a daisy.
Things You Should Know
- Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and follow up with conditioner for the most effective smoke smell-fighting method.
- If you don’t have time for a shower, apply a scented dry shampoo or blow dry your hair using the cool setting for 5 minutes to reduce the smoky odor.
- For a quick, natural fix, powder your hair with baking soda or cornstarch and comb it through your locks. The powder will absorb the odor in minutes.
Steps
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Tips
- Prevent the smoke smell from getting in your hair by wearing a hat or putting your hood up. Try to stand or sit farther back from the flames if you can help it, too.[14]Thanks
- If you have long hair, tie it back or put it in a bun when the fire starts so fewer strands are exposed to the smoke in the first place.Thanks
- If none of these methods work, wait out the smell. If you were lightly exposed to smoke, the scent should fade in a few hours. If you spent all night around a bonfire, the smell might take a full day or so to go away.Thanks
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