The Hammerhead crew are tackling a serious issue which threatens the careers of athletes all over the world – dandruff. Not only does dandruff cause athletes to loose endorsement deals, it adds weight. Those extra grams could make or break your Olympic dreams.
Shampooing seems as much a part of our daily routine as brushing your teeth or drying yourself after a shower – but some people have eschewed the practice altogether.
Expedition 36 crew member Karen Nyberg demonstrates how she washes her hair in space. The hair washing process took all of three minutes in the microgravity of the International Space Station (ISS).