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Astronauts living and working in space have the same hygiene needs as people on Earth. They wash their hair, brush their teeth, shave and go to the bathroom. However, due to the microgravity environment, they use several different methods to take care of themselves. (http://spaceflight.nasa.gov, 2009)

Below you can see two astronaughts holding Norinse Shampoo

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(http://spaceflight.nasa.gov, 2009)

Astronaut Charlie Precourt shampoos his hair with NoRinse shampoo.


(http://spaceflight.nasa.gov, 2009)

STS-92 Pilot Pamela Melroy demonstrates washing hair in space. (http://spaceflight.nasa.gov, 2009)
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