James Corden Washes His Hair Once Every 2 Months for the Planet, but We Need Him to Shower More
James Corden is the energetic British comedian known for hosting The Late Late Show and Carpool Karaoke and even promoting Weight Watchers weight-loss plans. Corden has entertained countless people worldwide, and now he has shocked many with his admission that he rarely washes his hair. The reason? He takes short showers to help the planet.
James Corden says he washes his hair once every 2 months
Some fans may be shocked that James Corden admits to washing his hair only once every two months. According to TooFab, the comedian was shocked when he learned that the average American spends 10 minutes showering.
“Stop, no, you’re joking me! What?!” Corden said. “If that’s the average, that means there’s people who are in there for 20 minutes. I’m in and out in a solid three or four.”
Corden then polled his Late Late Show staff to find out how long they admitted to being in the shower. He then detailed his shorter, more efficient routine.
“I use soap; I don’t wash my hair. I wash it about every two months. It’s a true story,” he revealed.
Corden also knows it’s better for the environment if everyone subscribed to his shower routine: “We’re trying to protect the planet … There is no Planet B!”
Shorter showers conserve water
One of the biggest reasons anyone might choose to take shorter showers is to help the environment. That’s especially true in places such as California, where drought is an annual occurrence and water conservation efforts are essential.
According to The New York Times, millions of Californians will experience some of the strictest water restrictions ever enforced in the state this summer. The State Water Resources Control Board with put emergency drought regulations into place. For residents, that means their local water suppliers could see a shortage of up to 20%.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has also called for Californians to cut their water usage voluntarily by as much as 15%. That includes cutting down on irrigating lawns, adopting strategies for less in-home water usage, and implementing plumbing and fixtures that promote water conservation.
But James Corden can shorten his showers without sacrificing hygiene
When it comes to the length of a shower, most people believe the longer you are in the shower, the cleaner you will be. But according to Healthline, you can have healthy hygiene with a shower that’s only five or 10 minutes long. That includes the time it takes to use soap and rinse thoroughly.
The perks of shorter showers aren’t just environmental, either. Your skin can benefit from shorter showers, especially in the winter months when skin dries out quicker. Because soap and water can exacerbate the drying of the skin, shorter showers will help to prevent this drying and make sure your moisture barrier is retained. It’s also a good idea to keep the water warm, rather than hot, for maximum skin benefits.
