Aiva thinks that I am a creature of habit and to prove her wrong I did something that I haven’t done in 13 years. I bought a different brand of shampoo. Admittedly, this change isn’t going to turn the world upside down but it’s important to note that I have used Head and Shoulders shampoo nearly every day for 13 years. This isn’t because I have dandruff. In fact, I’m so grossed out by dandruff that I started using Head and Shoulders as a pre-emptive strike and it seems to be working just fine. You can imagine my hesitation buying different shampoo but I had done significant research (read Men’s Health) and made a decision on American Crew. I had noticed it in every shop that cuts men’s hair as well so it sounded like a safe bet. $20 bucks later I had a bottle of green liquid in my shower. It looked out of place next to the 2L pump of dandruff protection.

Sure, I always walk the same way to and from the train station (it’s the shortest and with the most shade) and I always order Eggs Benedict if I go to a new breakfast joint (good Hollandaise is a sign of a good cook). And I go to the bathroom Monday to Friday at 10:04am (least bathroom traffic) and I apologize every time I order a light beer (seems appropriate). But all of these “habits” are easily explained and make sense. It’s not like I’m buying a copy of Catcher in the Rye every time I pass a bookstore. I can change if I want but there needs to be a good reason and I’m just not sure that having minty-citrus smelling hair is worth the risk of getting dandruff.

Edit:  After reading this, Aiva said it's important to note that I haven't actually changed shampoos.  I'm now just alternating between two.