Does anyone NOT take their own shampoo??

[AmandaNS]

I've been bitten by the "pack lightly" bug... and it's become a personal challenge to see how much extra stuff I can get rid of... I hate lugging luggage (gee, wander why it's called that?? LOL). Not packing stuff like shampoo would lighten the load a bit, but I don't want to look like I just stuck my finger in a light socket!! I'm a female with short hair, and I'm not usually picky about what I wash it with, within reason. I don't spend a lot of time sitting in the sun or in the water, either.

 

Any thoughts??? We're sailing on the Empress (RCCL), but it sounds like the low-quality shampoo is pretty much across the board.

[mkringen]

I never have a problem using hotel/freebie shampoo. I have thin hair and don't have to worry about fly-aways or frizzies though. I would say if you haven't had a problem with other hotel shampoos you would be fine with the stuff onboard.

 

Michelle in SoCal

[Luckyroot]

I bring my own shampoo only since I started coloring my hair (color treated hair needs special shampoo) but otherwise I find the free shampoo to be very nice quality.

 

Leave it home and travel light, I WANT to live with the "travel light" motto, but I am constantly overpacking! :rolleyes:

[runningradical]

I have cruised three times on carnival and have always used the provided shampoo and never had a problem. I also have short hair. I also try to cut down on the packing. I over packed way to much on my first cruise. Have a great cruise

[vjblk]

I too have used the shampoo provided. NCL and Celebrity. It seems to do fine. I figure for a week, I can use the ones provided and not have to bring more bottles.

[AmandaNS]

Thanks a ton!!! I thought it should be okay, but after sooooo many people said they brought their own, I wanted to check. In the grand scheme of life, it's a pretty tiny thing. :D