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Why? I've known several people who do this, it's totally fine. I'm sure for some people it would leave you with really greasy hair, but otherwise what's the issue? It doesn't smell or anything if that's your concern.
Hygiene, my friend. Hygiene matters. People have been washing their bodies and heads for thousands of years, even many animals do that.
Yes, but hygiene does not always = soap. Everyone's needs are different.
There are different soaps. Please educate yourself.
With water, not shampoo. The first shampoo seems to be from 1930. It's a marketing scheme to sell crap you don't need.
No, that's some conspiracy theory. People were using all kinds of soaps for washing in Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt. Don't be dumb and disgusting.
Shampoo.