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By Josh Peterson
Fayetteville, AR, USA | Thu Apr 02 07:00:00 GMT 2009

27 Ways to Green Every Part of Your Head

Your head is where the action is at. It's the place where your brain hangs out and the place where four out of the five senses are located. We don't touch a lot of things with our faces, when we do it's either really good or really bad. We interact with other heads with our own heads and people usually recognize each other by what their heads look like. Heads are probably the most important thing that anyone of us has. That's why it is important to keep your head green.

Here are 27 ways to green your head. I've added bad illustrations.

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Hair

Use apple cider vinegar to remove dandruff.

Choose a low-maintenance hairstyle that doesn't require blow drying or tons of shampoo.

Dye your hair with all-natural products instead of harsh chemicals.

Use natural soap and shampoo. Our water treatment systems have trouble cleaning out those things that are essentially cleansers. They can get into our waterways and cause algae growth where we don't want algae to grow.

Make your own shampoo.

Illustrations by Josh Peterson

Ears

I've had a doctor tell me not to use cotton swabs on my ears. The doctor told me it can force wax back into the ear canal where it can build up and cause all sorts of problems. Also, you might perforate the ear drum if you jam too hard. If you are using cotton swabs specifically for your ears, stop and save on waste.

Donate your hearing aids to the less fortunate.

Make your own earrings.

Eyes

Reuse old eye patches.

Donate old glasses to the Lion's Club.

Use pistachios to remove dark circles under your eyes.

If you get punched in the eye, find all-natural ways to remove bruises.

Use all-natural eye shadow and mascara.

Nose

Pick handkerchiefs for your nose rather than tissues.

Use non-toxic paints and home cleaners. Your nose will thank you.

Mouth

Ditch the petroleum-based lip balm.

Pick floss that biodegrades.

Turn off the water while your brush.

Employ manual power when using a toothbrush or pic.

Make your own mouthwash.

Use eco-friendly toothpastes and toothbrushes.

Face

Shave less.

Learn to use a straight razor.

Use less water when you shave.

Apply only eco-friendly makeup.

Clean your skin will all-natural products.

Pamper your face at a green spa.

Now Your Head is Green!

Now you can look at yourself in the mirror and be confident of your gone-green head.

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