Article: Alternative uses for shampoo and conditioner

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Recently a reader from Florida wrote, asking for nontraditional ways to use hair conditioner. "When I travel, I end up with lots of hair conditioner in little bottles," she reported. Immediately, my mind shot to all the things I've done over the years with the personal-sized toiletry items I've accumulated from my travels.

Possibly the best idea, which I received from a reader, is to install wall-mounted dispensers in the shower at home -- one each for shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. Now, empty the various containers of product in the appropriate dispenser.

It works great, even when mixing brands. A refillable lotion ...

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