Style Theory: Do You WASH Your Legs?

[@slygal555]

Nice to see Steph using that degree. And MatPat’s face while she’s explaining, he looks so focused. I don’t think we’ve ever seen his “Oh I’m learning something new” face before, usually he’s teaching us.

[@chezsrandombs]

if you've watched GTL for long enough, that learning face is absolutely iconic. He's always learning, especially recently with all the new guests and it's actually such a fun little moment

[@lauraadams3202]

Watching him watch steph😭😭😭😭

[@alexanderinnes1439]

😂

[@commandercorl1544]

Get yourself a man who looks at you like that when you explain soap to him.

[@thetafritz9868]

As a Chem major, I was hoping she would give the audience a little better of an explanation with an actual image of the surfactant structure, but I guess it’s so everyone can understand

[@delicious2650]

I love how Matt and Steph are watching them shower and talking into the camera like they're commentators in a competitive showering match

[@cesarbonilla6289]

Would be great hunger games host

[@Mistymorning614]

@@cesarbonilla6289 🌚👍

[@raeneko765]

You saying this makes me think of those nature documentaries and stuff

[@Nebula-alubeN]

Bro how did matpat get this allowed by his team

[@thegamingengine4537]

that’s what I said 😂😊

[@makaylabailor1211]

I live how when Stephanie is explaining how soap works Mat looks both completely in awe and very concerned.

[@KalebPinetown-ip8mw]

True LOL 🤣

[@mrdummervilleean]

"What else does she know?..."

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@Lemonjuicen]

You spelled love wrong

[@AugieBloodFist]

Ikr he looked so confused

[@TotallyNotTrappedInABox]

As a swimmer, saying conditioner is useless really hurts my soul. Have you ever even felt your hair after you swim? It’s like a rock 😭

[@tzchno1064]

As a diver, my hair feels literally petrified

[@calvin2013]

Wait why does that happen tho?

[@TotallyNotTrappedInABox]

@@calvin2013 it happens because of the chlorine

[@calvin2013]

@@TotallyNotTrappedInABox yes but what happens

[@PAP888]

​@@calvin2013I think the chemicals dry your hair

[@AJ-qe5xj]

The main reason scrubbing your legs with soap and a washcloth/loofa is important is to remove dead skin cells in my experience. I was in an accident that left me in hospital with 2 broken legs for 6 weeks then in a Nursing/rehab facility for 6 months. I routinely wiped down with water (I couldn’t shower for 4 of those months because of casts, surgery incisions and bandages) but when I actually was able to really shower again (Albeit on a shower chair) and scrubbed at my body I removed just heaps and heaps of dead skin. Even out of the shower while softened so much would scratch/flake off easily. You can get a big buildup of dead skin cells (which also have other gunk clinging on it) in the parts of yourself that you aren’t scrubbing.

[@audreybourgeois4626]

I totally agree. I never even thought about not scrubbing my legs because to me, the purpose is exfoliation with the loofah. The soap is nice, but I do little physical activity and often wear full length pants, so it isn't like my calves are covered in dirt or sweat. I also broke my leg as a teenager and was unable to wash it for over a month. The dead skin that came off after I was finally able to shower again was unreal and I've been a diligent scrubber ever since.

[@fangchick93]

When I could finally get my cast removed after my ankle was run over, there was so much dry and peeling skin. It took several long soaks in tubs and exfoliating over a course of weeks to get my legs to the usual texture.

[@Seamonkey2246]

I don’t think we should be comparing 6 weeks of sponge baths to daily leg non-washers who routinely bath under a standard shower.

[@thetafritz9868]

@@Seamonkey2246 it should at least be considered

[@PandaArt8]

Dddddeeèvftghhjiug

[@PIK0-]

I dont think I ever really realized how weirdly I shower until I saw this video. I do full 360s in the shower facing all angles because I feel like if I dont constantly look everywhere a demon is gonna come up behind me

[@theunknownonetuo2033]

sometimes I just accept that a demon is standing behind me while I shower

[@ogbogb10z]

I'm not alone!

[@PIK0-]

@@ogbogb10z US WEIRD SHOWERERS MUST STAY TOGETHER

[@lorddask4527]

Too relatable

[@zoerios5995]

Why is this just so true 😭

[@scottsocia7828]

Something to note @thestyletheorists is that you can also track dirt with not just dirt, but also by using an ultraviolet compound. This means that it would show exactly what would have come off or not. We did this with our cooking class to show what washing hands and scrubbing does. Even though you rinsed it off, you could see how much germs/bacteria were left with an ultraviolet light. The difference will be night and day with this type of testing and the results will be drastic.

[@AbsidiAmbrosia]

I honestly thought that they were going to do it that way. Hopefully they can do a retest.

[@gart005]

Yeah, sounds more effective

[@alastaircollins1145]

That ultraviolet compound is how I was taught infection control and handwashing at a health practitioner level

[@KevinAccetta]

Yes, this was a poorly done theory imo

[@VistilShaiteth]

This is exactly what I was thinking. Just because it looks clean, doesn't mean it is

[@JoshuaS-k4n]

To think this was the first Theory I watched... I can't believe I got hooked on these channels. We'll miss you, MatPat.

[@blahblahblahshush3672]

We all will..😭

[@memeju1ce]

this is the first video i’ve watched and i’m a bit worried i’ll get hooked lol

[@merrybachelorette]

@@blahblahblahshush3672 - why ? What happened?

[@blahblahblahshush3672]

@@merrybachelorette Matpat is sadly retiring or has already retired..

[@goofballanimates]

⁠@@blahblahblahshush3672he already retired 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@snuffaluffy42]

My family doc actually recommended gravity washing when I was a kid because I had eczema on my legs. Turns out scrubbing and stripping off too much of your oils really irritates your skin if it's sensitive 🤷‍♀

[@theawesomecatmom8315]

It def does! I have a friend who has eczema and they have to be very careful when they shower/bathe because mechanical exfoliation (scrubbing) does just that! they also have to be very careful with products too.

[@Apothecartea]

Yeah stripping your skin is awful for it. You're also losing its barrier against outside bacteria, AND stripping it of the bacteria apart of you that aid in healing stuff like acne.

[@HazbinCovenWitch]

I also have eczema. On my legs it's mostly around my knees and on my left thigh.

[@tamaralevi6076]

A note for the future hair washing episode. Thicker hair types use different kinds of conditioners. As a black woman with long, dry hair, I use a leave in conditioner to detangle and contain the remaining natural oils on my hair. So I don't really know how conditioners that wash out work since all of mine are products that are applied after the shower.

[@lovepandabae]

Thanks for commenting this. I was looking for someone with a similar story. I am mixed black girl with a similar issue. Conditioner is a must in my routine.

[@victoryjamz]

as a person of unknown race with very very oily hair, i think conditioner is bad for my hair

[@Lohi42]

The instructions on conditioners that wash out are usually along the lines of "Apply to clean towel dry / moist hair. Leave for 5-15 minutes befofe washing off". What i do (and have noticed many others do as well) is to just squeese most of the water out before using conditioner instead of using a towel in the middle of showering.

[@neeks1169]

@@Lohi42 I had no clue you were supposed to do thar

[@neeks1169]

@@lovepandabae Same over here, mixed black, mex, and korean, the conditioner is a must

[@WasdTheory]

Only MatPat could make theories like this and not be called insane

[@WasdTheory]

Did you like your own reply?

[@WasdTheory]

And change your first reply?

[@WasdTheory]

NAH I CAUGHT THE BOT IN 4K 📸

[@mr.knowitall8120]

No.. He's insane

[@justaguyonearth]

Nono he's insane we've just accepted it

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

Life goals: be well off enough that I have a house with a shower I've never actually used.

[@springtronic.]

Mat looking confused but interested while his wife is talking about how soap works has got to be the cutest thing I’ve seen

[@ayoliv9324]

i was thinking the same thing

[@Yanfei_831]

@@ayoliv9324 mee too

[@P_64P]

Serious Hank Hill Vibes

[@valerykolev1286]

And right after that he calls shorts and t-shirt the most revealing for the challenge- um...what about swimsuit? Literally the clothes made for water - why not that as it's common sense though 😅

[@VenomousMoses]

Not to be extreme or anything, but Sam entering this video with a Michigan Grandpa T-shirt immediately followed by talking about how he’s a guitar hero professional has made my year. I really hope we see more of him.

[@turtleninja16tn66]

Sam is March's goat fr.

[@Chees3TastesTasty]

I want him to be part of gtlive for ONE video. I’m only asking for one

[@abbypugh5718]

Hairdressers child here! Conditioner actually prevents your hair from becoming incredibly oily. Shampoo strips you hair of all its oils, including the natural ones, so before the hair can panic and start producing an abundance of oil to compensate, we use conditioner to bring some form of hydration back to the hair!

[@aliahwelch4064]

Yea! I have pretty bleach damaged/dyed hair and conditioner is the thing that makes my hair soft and normal looking! Funny that matpat had dyed hair and didn’t use conditioner- I wonder how he kept his hair so fluffy 😂

[@smalachit1571]

So you're saying I should put conditioner all over my hair and scalp, not only on the tips of the hair?

[@aliahwelch4064]

@@smalachit1571 I think that depends on your hair type, texture and what you’ve processed it with but potentially? I’m no a professional tho- just a maniac who periodically almost burns her hair off with bleach

[@seraphywang4638]

@@smalachit1571 Conditioner is usually for the hair thats not directly above the scalp. The shampoo is supposed to wash off the grease roots of your hair. But yes, this would usually depend on the type of hair as well. So, I suggest doing more research on your hair length, texture, type and recommended amount of conditioner and stuff.

[@maxmarohn581]

this is super helpful ty

[@Bianca.di.angelo_official]

5:16 "that one's for the only fans" okay wth matpat 😭🤚

[@spikemurphy5054]

It will be called ‘onlytheories’😂

[@spyfurit8270]

@@spikemurphy5054that’s wild 😂😂

[@HugoBibleStudies]

Only theories is wild ☠️

[@rolaalmeshal6756]

5:19 ..

[@rolaalmeshal6756]

5:23 …

[@porcelainquill6485]

Y'all should do a series of hair care theories. Of course Mat doesn't use conditioner, he has short hair. My hair is very long, and the only way to keep the ends from drying out is by using conditioner on the hair that's bellow the ears, letting it sit for a while before lightly washing out the excess. That being said, I also trained my hair to only need to be washed every 10-ish days as long as i don't put extra product in it. It saves me a whole lot of shampoo and conditioner, especially compared to when i washed it every other day.

[@o_s-24]

I have long hair and I never use conditioner and I need to wash like 2 times a week in winter, 5-7 times in summer

[@soonerproud]

They need to include the "3 in 1" shampoo/body wash/conditioners.

[@NedInYaHead]

There is SO much misinformation surrounding shampoo and its ingredients. It would be interesting to get some hard facts about it. 🤔

[@allnonethevoid1487]

Same, but I'm only to 3-5 days

[@BTotherJay]

I would love a series of episodes on haircare! I married a hairstylist who specializes in fantasy hair color, and now my hair is no longer its natural color. It is about shoulder length and to keep it clean I need to shampoo it (single scrub) about every-other day. Since it is bleached, I have to condition it daily, or it gets super dry. I was warned that hair stripped of oil leads to split end and breakages. When my hair was short and natural, I could shampoo daily and get away with conditioning once a week. Maybe an episode on conditioner and/or beard oil?

[@TessHex]

What surprised me most was the total absence of any _mention_ of detachable shower-heads. Also, my routine involves turning the water off during the soap/shampoo application, and only turning it on for the rinsing; presumably, that would make a fairly major difference as well. (And if anyone's collecting data: for me, it's two rounds of soap (YES to manually washing legs), two rounds of shampoo, one round of conditioner, one round of facial cleanser; and one rinse in between each step, including between repeats and at the beginning and end.)

[@GoldenVoiceAudioChocolate]

Your comment asked the very question I had when finishing this video, your shower habits describe mine perfectly, and your username describes my bathroom... I am now convinced my shower has attained sentience and a connection to wifi

[@angelvu]

@@GoldenVoiceAudioChocolateSame lol

[@darkacademiabutnotreally]

Same bro I have those they are sooooo efficient. NO WHERE WOULD BE UNCLEAN.

[@FuromeNavi]

My washing habits is similar to yours: 1. Wash my hair twice to wash away dandruff and oil 2. Once I finish washing my hair, get out of the shower while still on and soap my body, chest to feet. ( all the way to feet, right under) 3. Back in the shower and wash away the soap I use the basics of soap and anti-dandruff shampoo.

[@PineappleSenpai]

Maybe hopefully they can revisit this a some later point with the variations of if say you had a detachable shower-head and if that would be the ideal way to get your legs washed, without actually scrubbing them as you can just hose them down, especially with some that can switch streams from a normal pressure to a jet like pressure.

[@damyenhockman5440]

“Not a single gravity user in the house.” Possibly the best out of context quote MatPat has ever produced.

[@trulymrword]

Dio inside his mansion during Part 3:

[@The-Branch]

"I went in, fully expecting gravity to be completely debunked"

[@najrenchelf2751]

I dunno 14:17 - takes the cake for me here... and that’s just _this_ episode! 😹

[@EEEEEEEE]

E‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

[@Idiot337]

someone clip it

[@Mr_Lu1g1]

Me having a detachable shower:uh what abt this one

[@Saphia_]

Seeing MatPat and Steph interact is always such a joy. So is listening to Steph explain science stuff. Meaning, I have rewatched the first five minutes of this video too many times to count.

[@thethinkablegaming9106]

I play ruby and when I get dirty and I have to wash my legs because if I don’t the dirt just clings to my skin

[@Saphia_]

@@thethinkablegaming9106 Rugby? Also, idk how your reply relates to my comment? Maybe you were trying to write a separate comment and accidentally replied to mine?

[@fatimaallawati947]

ikrrr

[@x-blox153]

1

[@GSAtheUnparalleled]

One thing that bothers me about this is it was not confirmed whether the coffee grounds dried on their legs before washing. If it's wet it's way easier to rinse away. And soap becomes less impactful Also. It's fair and well that the dirt is washed off. What about the bacteria on your skin? The handwashing guidelines are like way more involved than the average person's washing techniques and that's been shown to leave microorganisms on your skin.

[@HaywireLillend]

This is the question I was wondering. Sure it gets rid of wet, loose, visible debris. But what about bacteria?

[@fablethebikebrarian]

YES

[@tofu1382]

They also mentioned the slightly oily texture on the unwashed leg, which sounds like is the usual invisible dirt and grime that we aim to wash off? If it's still grimy then it's not washed

[@Huebz]

It's also not simply coffee grounds. It's a coffee shower scrub. It's literally intended to rinse off with water alone, the slight oily feeling left behind is to add moisture to the skin.

[@erinrajewski]

I can shower without looking looking visibly dirty, but if you look at the water that's getting rinsed off, that's dirtier than my skin looked. I want a bacteria sample swab and a black light test to see what was ACTUALLY left behind.

[@madisonelizabeth467]

Licensed cosmetologist here! Conditioner is mostly for those with long hair and is really only ment to be applied to the end and NOT the roots. Hence forth mat pat is fine for not Conditioning his hair is short and likely the natural oils Condition it for him Also I don't feel like double washing does anything that sounds like it would just strip the hair but that's also completely depends on how often you wash your hair

[@axolirvin971]

As a sometimes double washer, I tend to base it off of how oily my hair is when I start and how much effort I want to put into sudsing it. Sometimes it's easier to just do a half-hearted scrub, rinse, and then go back in

[@seguaye]

yeah, double wash totally depends on how oily your hair is. Normally I just shampoo once, but after work I have to wash twice because wearing a cap and sweating for six hours tends to make my hair grimy as hell.

[@bboops23]

I only use conditioner. I follow the curly girl method. No silicones so no shampoo is necessary.

[@ginniegill1026]

It also depends on how thoroughly you shampoo your hair. If you don't tip your head back and GET under the roots, you might need to do it twice to get it clean

[@KairiHimura]

I double wash if I have been using hair spray or dry shampoo beforehand, so the first wash would lift up the product and second one would clean the hair properly.

[@f.w.5097]

Us women shave our legs, and that’s basically cleaning them because we put soap

[@loveisblue8080]

Honestly I love it whenever steph has a big part of an episode, she’s so fun and smart. I hope to see her more

[@cypher2589]

I feel like Steph always has a sophisticated charm that balances out Matthew's crazy antics. It's always so cool to see her on camera.

[@thethingcalledlisa]

I also love that during the part where she explained soap that Mat looked he just fell in love with her all over again

[@jacobawojtowicz]

There's a lot of Steph. Not enough Amy!

[@JessieTrinket]

Okay, another important question I'd love to see answered on here is how _often_ your should shower. You talked about how some soaps cling too well and remove all the oils from your skin, but your skin does still need some oils. This is where the theory that it's healthier to _not_ shower every day comes into play. Personally, I try to shower only every other day (though I might rince down if I got particularly sweaty that day) and find that my skin feels smoother and healthier than back when I did shower every day, but I'm also well aware that that is anecdotal and could just be placebo/confirmation bias.

[@hoshikun6605]

Depends on the place you live. If you live near the beach or some place warmer. Yeah, you should shower daily

[@ateh6150]

It may depend on the climate/weather. If you live in the tropics, you will at least shower once a day. I usually shower twice, once in the morning to get rid of the sweat from the night's heat. And another shower in the evening to get rid of the sweat and grime from the day's outing.

[@DrayGon777]

@@ateh6150 Huh, my friend says I should shower like that but we aren't in an overly hot locale currently. Perhaps he grew up somewhere warmer than I did, or he's a lot more concerned about keeping clean than I am.

[@SisterCasendra]

My brother actually developed a skin condition from showering too often. He's in a physical, sometimes messy job, so he'd have to scrub down thoroughly with soap after every shift. At first we thought he'd developed eczema, it was so bad - especially on his legs! But the doctor just prescribed a cream for the initial recovery of his damaged skin, then had him switch to a gentler soap and told him to moisturize.

[@DrayGon777]

I would definitely like to know this one for sure, or at the very least, how often to shower with soap. I watched a show called Adam Ruins Everything that touched on this but didn't give a clear formulated system for how often to use soap.

[@SplitSniper7]

It is absolutely insane how comfortable Team Theory is with things like this😂😂😂

[@jplayzow]

After a while it must just be like ah mat is at it again

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

They learned to just go with it and indulge the crazy man

[@mirali6404]

Don't remind MatPat about FNAF

[@alexanderinnes1439]

Yah it's insane

[@Yunscar]

5:15 I love this channel and thank you for helping me I could not tell the differences

[@kwamelee3909]

I would love to see a theory video on the difference between using a washcloth versus a loofah versus not using either

[@krose6451]

Agreed!

[@HeatherStein-ut3yx]

and bar soap vs body wash!

[@jennierandomz]

Me too!

[@huzaifa-pc3oc]

PLS ME TOO

[@dianapennepacker6854]

I would like a bacteria test.

[@oranoawesome1607]

I can imagine matpat calling a meeting and everyone shows up before him, wondering where he is and he just bursts into the meeting room yelling "everyone get in the shower IMMEDIATELY!!" and I love it

[@curiousdaniel78]

Stephanie needs to do more science explanations. She’s actually really smart and entertaining. it comes across as a laid-back fun exclamation

[@adiksaff]

How can I bump this sentiment up like 10 times?? Super agree!!

[@bluebutler6787]

Didn't she major in biology?

[@Saphia_]

I'd love that. She has a background in science. As does MatPat, I think. Forgot which branch of science though. Famous Birthdays: "She obtained her Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Duke University in 2009 before heading to Weill Cornell Medical College to study pharmacology." From Wikipedia: "Patrick attended Duke University on an academic scholarship and majored in psychology and theatre as well as neuroscience. He was a resident assistant for three years and graduated in 2009."

[@andrewscott2569]

Fax

[@raphael.777]

i LOVE when steph explains

[@Scyper4]

So here in Germany it is common to use detachable shower heads. As long as the seals are in order, the water pressure is very high and you can spray every part of your body properly and everything will be clean. I only use soap if I've sweated a lot that day or if I've gotten extremely dirty. By the way, the function of surfactants/soap was explained to us in elementary school and we later made our own soap in chemistry lessons.

[@SkylightCiel]

16:58 "I went in fully expecting gravity to be completely debunked" - Matpat 2023

[@puddlepessimist]

I can't wait for this to be one of those "Matpat OOC" vids

[@azrael_abyss255]

Conditioner is how I untangle my hair without immense pain. So, I’d say it’s pretty useful.

[@Aven_colonthree]

Same :D

[@lostgem8225]

Mood

[@Dark_Charm]

Add that squeak!

[@motiemo]

Yeah like, of course he doesn't understand conditioner. He probably never gets tangles in his hair lol

[@NoraNekos7]

Easier to untangle, i can go two days without washing my hair before it gets impossibly greasy, and it feels fluffy. Conditioners are nice

[@ReclamKingDragon]

Mat finding out he needs to double check his plumbing throughout his house is my favorite part of this episode

[@EEEEEEEE]

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[@addiemcknight1348]

HES BACK😭😭😭😭😭pls do a film film theory it’s my fav

[@bluestreaker9242]

Ya know, now that you mention, I'd unironically like to see an episode on the whole "single-wash" vs. "double-wash" shampoo technique...as well as going further in to the nitty-gritty of "is conditioner really necessary?" idea you put forth, MatPat. :O

[@GDMendezWrites]

I feel like the important thing with a video like that would be to include different hair types because curly and kinky hair cannot get as naturally oiled as straight hair due to the hair follicles having a more oval shape. With my curly hair, I have to use a gentle shampoo mostly on my roots because my hair is already naturally dry. Then I need conditioner to lock in the moisture my hair has from the shower water.

[@bluestreaker9242]

@@GDMendezWrites Oh yeah, that's true. That would be a variable to account for: straight vs. wavy vs. curly. :O

[@Jorfy]

This is a must make video

[@phya9324]

I never knew thus was a thing till today and I feel like my life is a lie

[@kelvinle8662]

Double wash or single wash of soap is simple for me. If the first does not go up to a satisfying and foamy lather, second wash we go.

[@jessicasewell8773]

I am really glad that Stephanie is giving us a chemistry lesson! I really miss her on GT Live so it's nice to see her more involved with Style Theory.

[@lilou955]

Never thought the day would come where I’d watch Matpat, Steph and their team take showers but here we are

[@johnpeace971]

It wasn't as erotic as I imagined it

[@PepicWalrus]

​@@johnpeace971 As I hoped

[@nightmarestar01]

What the hell 😂

[@biggestesterandcheesiest7342]

@@johnpeace971idk, that’s pretty erotic lol

[@Sentanette]

lmao

[@just.abhisaar]

I had to go to shower but now I have an urge to see this video so that I don't die

[@rebbit8767]

When used properly, Conditioner actually slows down oil build up since it works for your scapl instead, meaning your body doesn't have to overproduce in order to keep your head hydrated. That is ESPECIALLY true for my coily/kinky hair types (aka largely black) since it takes longer for the natural oils to travel down our strands, so conditioning is a MUST for soft, hydrated and manageable hair for everyone ☺🚿

[@Zyra19]

Agreed. My hair is the opposite, fairly straight and incredibly fine. If I don't condition it gets brittle and looks like straw/dry grass

[@raventenebris5344]

@@Zyra19 my hair is the exact same especially since I bleach and dye it often 😅 No conditioner would be horrible for my hair

[@charles4730]

Scalp oil production is not based on an on-demand basis. It's a constant production.

[@PepsivLPeepsi]

“Scapl”

[@krissyseptember5241]

Most conditioners are not supposed to use on your scalp unless it is labelled to use on scalp…

[@DARA-gi9ci]

as a curly haired person, going without conditioner would mean dealing with my hair ripping out and matting. rip every curly haired person who cringed at mat when he said that conditioner is useless

[@rosetheresa6168]

I have straight hair and can’t go without conditioner. My hair becomes a tangled mess without it

[@babymaaaan]

I have thin curly hair and if i use conditioner it actually makes it more straight and flat so i tend to not use it, it's a sacrifice i make for volume/frizz. RIP to my fellow thin curly haired folk.

[@rosaliepegalis4345]

Same, I feel you

[@heidisonger5530]

Yeah, I literally though to myself. “You are a male with short hair so it isn’t as bad of you don’t use conditioner”.

[@funforlife9893]

Yep

[@vectorwolf]

My dermatologist actually recommended NOT specifically fully-washing your legs because of excess drying. Rather, you do some mechanical scrubbing to get off the dead skin, but you don't _add_ any more soap than is already on your body from hair and the pits-and-parts. You don't want to totally strip the oils from your skin.

[@scoobyboo8837]

Vector wolf.. that’s what lotion is for my guy 😭

[@emexity1019]

​@@scoobyboo8837why pay extra for what the body does naturally

[@ayanalllll]

that’s why you add the moisture back with lotion…

[@elkieelkie]

@@scoobyboo8837 i love lotion but natural oils are different

[@joaolemes8757]

Being a man, I will scrub and use direct soap on everything. Oils will just came back in half a minute.

[@rickbrian9070]

I COMPLETELY agree with Amy’s reaction at 14:20 😂

[@Evanz111]

Very emotive, it was great 😂

[@pinkiebelle7714]

I LOVE the interactions between everyone on Team Theorist. I love when the rest of the crew end up on camera and you get to experience everyone's personalities when they are together. I hope we get more episodes like this in the future.

[@tophat2897]

Cant believe this guy has a 4th channel and managed to get success from all of them, cant wait to see how this channel turns out in a year or two

[@Banana_master420]

Soo many bots here

[@LiminalQueenMedia]

Matt is very intelligent and knows how KZbin works. I wouldn't be surprised if we found out he had other channels that were experiments that didn't feature him.

[@sirsir8163]

Actually 5th : game theory, film theory, food theory, style theory, and game theory live

[@deleted-something]

I mean they are technically 5 lol

[@aaronruthnick2687]

How dare u doubt him

[@meepmoop1123]

yes, gravity removes VISIBLE debris, but you still have bacteria, skin sells, oils, and a lot more. imo you can SOMETIMES skip leg washing IF they are somewhat clean (not sweaty of other stuff). however, you should usually wash ur legs.

[@oblivionslefthand]

I used to not wash my legs, and I work a pretty labor intensive job, and I ended up developing some fungal issues because I had been neglecting them after I'd been sweating in my socks for several hours. I'm pretty careful to wash my legs and especially my feet and soles while showering, and I haven't had any issues of that type again since I started doing that. So I would like to add that even if it does seem to work, you may still want to wash your legs depending on your lifestyle and habits.

[@gurdy7674]

10:53 I hope Style Theory does a theory on African American or different textured hair, because this is definitely a crime for anyone without straight hair. Sometimes I even condition before shampooing, and then condition again afterward

[@rachelhansen2417]

Right? My hair is only wavy, and my hair is HORRENDOUS without conditioner.

[@xXAcidBathXx]

@@rachelhansen2417 I know right!?!!

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

Absolutely! This! I was literally thinking, wow, Matthew, thanks for telling us your hair is dry. But then I remembered his hair is short and straight, which will be a significant difference from curly, coiling, kinky hair.

[@melpomenethemuse]

Right? I have hair that isn't even THAT curly and I still am reliant on conditioner. My hair would not be a pretty sight without it.

[@littlemaridee]

I love this channel, but MatPat et al sometimes miss the mark on diversity. I don't have a lot of confidence that they could respectfully present it without (unintentional) offense. There are plenty resources on Black hair out there.

[@FireFarmer123]

I really appreciated Steph's explanation of soap and am glad she got a larger feature in the episode!

[@shiny_lock]

Honestly, I shouldn't be surprised that now they're in showers on camera.

[@Chef740]

I would honestly love a series on the channel just going after shower based theories specifically. Having stuff about the actual value of conditioner, shower positioning and what to value in shower products would be really interesting.

[@WierdGuy734]

Twin thoughts

[@SparkyDragon]

How long would that last? After a while, wouldn't the theories start to get repetitive or obscure?

[@Soupisthebest3]

@@SparkyDragon since it’s only a series he could just end it like the Minecraft theories.

[@FuryousD]

Or the value of washing your hair at all, I rarely wash my hair with shampoo because it always seems to find its way into my eyes when I do and my hair Is perfectly clean just from washing it with water.

[@blake3937]

@@FuryousD no uh, I think you should use shampoo dude

[@Lil-Dragon]

I'd like to see Matpat discuss if backpacks are really so risky for causing back issues in teens. Speaking as someone who had scoliosis blamed on my 😢 curious what science says. But yeah, i wash mine as a habit, since i had surgery on mine just in case i need emergency surgery on them, to limit infection risk.

[@zacharybandler7891]

that would actually be an amazing theory!

[@laughsingay]

Oooooo yes! I've wondered about this.

[@PIx3lf]

@Ben that’s actually really smart!!

[@sandwichqueen]

I also got back pain from my backpack. I am so glad that most schools don't use textbooks anymore because they can just give you the digital version, which is way lighter. It's like a weight been lifted off my shoulders

[@TheSwauzz]

It's absolutely a cause for back pain, especially the lower you wear your backpack, which many kids did when I was in school because that was the cool look.

[@mikech7731]

I expected Matpat to use Glo germ powder for the test. Its the powder stuff that glow in UV light, used for test how clean your handwashing are. When he used coffee ground, I was like "Um, OK?" and still sceptical in the result though.

[@tdpb1744]

I agree, I did this in high school. We were taught that friction helps get rid of germs and dirt. It seems they only took into account the visible aspect and the feel to determine if it’s clean or not. I’m still scrubbing my legs lol

[@UnknownName5050]

Yeah I don’t know why they did it this way it’s not really a show of cleanliness just will dirt fall if water hits it lol

[@chronicallykat4920]

He also has too small a sample size. Sitting showers, handheld showers, and sponge baths are also in need of testing as well

[@Thewhisperinthemist]

Seriously. How are we just ignoring germs like that isn’t most of the reason we wash ourselves?

[@SirStarPancakes]

Maybe it's just the videos I've watched, but most of the theory videos doing experiments tend to have... less-than-rigorous testing methods. I get it, the channels are mostly for fun, they have a small team, etc., but in the end most of their testing barely rises to the level of a case study in terms of evidence for or against certain hypotheses. They eliminate a handful of factors, but ignore many other (sometimes very obvious) explanations or confounding factors. If the proof is in the pudding, then these videos might qualify as the milk, or the flavoring, but definitely not the whole shebang. Buuuuuuut they're amusing, and they offer something to consider, so I keep watching anyways. After all, there's still plenty of value in what they do, so I try to take it for what it is.

[@InterGalactic_2]

We will always remember Matt ❤❤😊

[@StardustDani]

Team Conditioner! Depending on the type of hair (density and diameter), texture, hair length and condition, conditioner can either be very important or very hindering. Thinner finer hair tends to be weighed down by conditioner (and also all oils) so it's recommended to avoid the roots and scalp. In most cases you should avoid the roots unless you have very dry and damaged hair. So for short hair, conditioner honestly isn't very necessary unless it's dry and damaged. But for longer hair, conditioner is amazing (detangling, hydrating, smoothing etc.) :) Conditioner theory maybe?????

[@chuckled125]

Where does my really densely curly hair fall into this?

[@number420dad]

​@@chuckled125 it's a necessity for everyone to seal the follicles

[@StardustDani]

@@chuckled125 in short it sounds like your hair would do well with a deeper conditioner

[@jessicasnow9007]

Even if conditioner had no other benefits, I would use it for its detangling powers alone. My hair is long and super tangly

[@oakenshadow6763]

Great for after bleaching hair, too. Helps repair it.

[@yokaiwatcher8500]

I don’t want a slight difference, I want my leg completely clean

[@melbell0865]

My rule of thumb: if hair can grow there, then it needs scrubbing to get clean.

[@steeljawX]

@Stooms Counter, why do you need your legs laboratory sanitary levels of clean? Are you planning on sticking them where legs do not belong or are you planning on sticking other things in leg territory where they clearly do not belong? You ask what the point is of having partially clean legs, but there must be an actual justifiable objective reason to have perfectly clean legs as well.

[@mama_tao2780]

@@steeljawX disease, bacteria, dirt, pesticides, fungi, skin irritants, viruses, human waste, and many many more.

[@ThinlyCut90]

Exactly this. I'm a shower before bed kinda person, and I am not interested in tracking oils and dirt into my bed.

[@Sez___]

Other variables. Water pressure, smaller molecular things to wash off such as grass stains, blood from cuts, maybe a spilled drink, ph level of the water, bar soap vs body wash, a quick rub with your hand instead of scrub with something like a wash cloth, height of participants, distance from shower head to initial contact point of participant

[@thetafritz9868]

and handheld showerhead, and don’t forget better data collection, fluorescent oily substance to see how well oil gets washed off, can check under black light, and quantifying results

[@kandihustty5610]

@@thetafritz9868 as well as different head settings

[@johnofthenorth6653]

Another BIG and I mean BIG factor that they didn't test is that their "dirt" was quite fresh and rather moisture rich itself. Do this same test after someone's been doing something like roadwork or ripping up a garden for 10 hours and a lot of that dirt and filth is going to be caked on and is not going to come off with a casual rinse.

[@Era_Manaj_Was_Here]

As a female, we don’t wash our legs, it’s inevitable, but guys probably do, y’know, cuz they tend to be weird.

[@FearFusionGaming]

What do you mean we tend to be weird

[@LoganJackson]

Nope. Lady here, and I wash my legs.

[@BallisticSoul6]

Steph just taught me chemistry better than my chemistry teacher ever did 😅 Edit: Hi Sam!! :D

[@lpc9929]

Who is sam

[@joellakairupan]

Exactly, my science teacher doesn’t ever teach me these

[@maxim8838]

​@John Wick 🅥 bot, you just tried to make it realistic

[@sssrr12344]

@complete video here *fard*

[@thetafritz9868]

Maybe because it’s simplified so even a child could understand, still not enough for your chemistry class lol

[@GKXPress]

There's one type of shower test im surprised you didn't do, considering I'm pretty sure I saw you had it available to you in your master shower: The hand-held shower head. For example, I don't "wash my legs," but I do, however, use my hand-held shower head to rinse off all the suds that accumulated on my legs with point blank accuracy. I'm sure the difference with that and the added water pressure, that also does a great job cleaning as well.

[@thetafritz9868]

But is it still oily? If so, consider “washing your legs”

[@kayleighfredericks5495]

I thought that too! I have the hand held shower head, and though I don't soap down my legs, I rinse them with water. Would love to see the results of that.

[@Oberky]

This for sure. And thoroughly too. Like there's nothing worse than rinsing your legs directly for a solid 10 minutes, only for new suds to form between them the second you take 2 steps out of the shower.

[@georgiandude4810]

Someone already commented this, but apparently handheld shower head is much rarer in USA than that of Europe

[@OmegaMystiQ]

ooh I'm looking forward to the double wash episode, as a person with long hair anything extra helps and I don't know anyone online I'd rather put my bias at stake for. I'd also love an episode diving into the different kinds of soap and skin products, bar soap vs body wash, hair treatments vs all in one sorta deal

[@homerman76]

It's a necessity for someone whose hair tends to curl like mine as well.

[@MadamFoogie]

Yeah, I have long thick hair too, and I always double wash. The way Steph described it was accurate. The first wash never feels fully clean. Second wash is extra sudsy, and I use the excess to wash my body.

[@EEEEEEEE]

‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎E

[@ErmRylensthename]

I will not roast you sorry but I will say that I use conditioner because I have scalp problems. Great video

[@Ace_Maus]

Aside from the oil, another aspect, which Mat only mentioned in a flash near the end, is exfoliation. Your skin might eventually get drier and even slightly hurt if you only rely on water. So, depending on your skin type, you should wash directly more or less often, bc only using creams and stuff to combat the dryness might lead to eventual regrets down the road.

[@NWolfsson]

I actually have an issue with my feet, that have unholy amounts of dead skin building up in the friction zones (the heel and the top of the big toe, mainly). My dermatologist gave me an exfoliating cream and a corticoid local treatment (to combat a potential psoriasis-like build of dead skin), which did wonders to get back to a supple and healthy skin, but the main factor that helped the build up actually decrease was that I learned to rub my feet, even passingly, in the shower.

[@floyd2386]

They also used a "coffee scrub" on their legs to simulate dirt, which unintentionally may have done some exfoliating and left the legs feeling better than they would have naturally.

[@NoppyOwO]

@@floyd2386 well thanks for the accidental tip d:

[@delta0457]

I swear, every other theory makes me think "oh, he can't get any crazier then this" and then he does a theory like this, crazy

[@Obakawaii]

Not too often you see a couples bathroom shower setup! xD Also, as a long-hair haver, conditioner absolutely helps. It not only makes my hair soft and shiny, but also helps my hair bush glide through it without pulling out near as much hair as when I don't use conditioner.

[@EtandJack]

is that what that was?? I thought that was just a well edited mirrored section and they showered at different times

[@Miracle12348]

@@EtandJack 😂😂😂😂

[@Werewolf914]

Same Conditioner is a must have for us long haired folks, I also like to use Argon Hydrating Oil after bathing makes it less frizzy and even more soft like unbelievably soft.

[@jamessanders145]

@@Werewolf914 I couldn't possibly survive without it

[@normalchannel2185]

What does conditioner actually do?

[@JunoARain]

Head hair length determines once or twice shampooing and need for conditioner

[@eryndrobins6832]

What about water pressure? That second shower looked like it had poor water pressure compared to the first one. Just a factor to consider

[@blazingbuddy4228]

Agreed

[@twinsocks]

I know, the final summary I was like >:o it is obvious the water pressure makes a massive difference! It's like imagine washing the mud off a car with a spray bottle vs a jet, water pressure is probably the most important factor in the video!!

[@Katra21]

Agreed, water pressure is more relevant than the shower head direction. Just wash a dish and this is obvious. Though I actually wonder about other methods too. The hose shower, with no soap available. Tub methods, without any shower available. Style theory was not very thorough with this topic, though, considering they're watching each other in the shower I don't really blame them for that.

[@ayadiefair]

They changed showers because of it. 18:50

[@jaidencarmona5815]

​@@ayadiefair did they not notice that💀

[@emila1223]

Not getting over how incredibly sweet and dedicated Mat looks when listening to Steph. They really are couple goals.

[@gaster000]

One thing about shampoo going over your legs and "cleaning them": it's not just shampoo, but also all of the dirt you just washed off. That's why I always first wash my head, then the rest from the top to bottom including legs and feet. If I mess up the order, I can feel the dirt on there.

[@bugguyonline]

same, and if i do wash them earlier, ill do it again

[@aznanimegob]

Its like washing a car, get the roof before the tires

[@thaddeusk]

How much dirt do you get on your body every day?

[@radhiadeedou8286]

Cleaning is always from top to bottom. Whether it's shower, cleaning shelves or anything else

[@cailawilliams1434]

I have been trying to perfect my shower routine and I don’t know how I didn’t think of doing this

[@beenjammin971]

Using a bar of soap as a wash rag? Come on ppl you guys are trolling with this one!

[@wmitiu88]

I hope they do another episode on hard vs soft water showers. If I’m traveling and washing myself with hard water I don’t feel like the soap has left my skin. Cool channel!

[@ravenpotter3]

Huh I wonder what type my dorm has…. I bet it’s not great

[@maryswonders]

@@ravenpotter3 if the water feels slimy its soft if it causes yellowing on the tub its hard

[@sabeeshk-nw9mi]

​@@cheezecakegaming8613are you in 10 th grade?

[@reystarr2450]

Tf is soft and hard water ?

[@SteamSigun]

well, that's interesting. I had the opposite feeling, at first I had trouble showering while on the trip, as it felt like I still had shampoo in my hair 😅 I've heard soft water is better for hair and whatever, but it just makes me feel slippery xD

[@IAARPOTI]

I think Stephanie will shine a lot in this theory channel.

[@joellakairupan]

Yess! She’s so informative too!

[@chiba6110]

You know, I love how we're getting to know the team and I love the friendly banter in these experiments, it's like a group of friends one afternoon that do crazy stuff because they couldn't let a question go unanswered.

[@GredTheAceAllayVods]

I’m 90% sure that is exactly what’s happening and why these channels exist. Because they can’t leave questions unanswered

[@kaitlynlloyd9985]

Thank you for including Olivia from Smosh. Because that's exactly who I thought of when i saw this video.

[@twigness]

I like the balance of the channels. Film theory and game theory have more structered information through v/o and visuals, and food theory and style theory do more hands on experiments. And gtlive has a more unstructered personal feeling joining all topics form ever channel, it's great!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@Athena John 🥰 cute pfp

[@marallenrondez2606]

That's a given since the main source of the theory is fundamentally different between them. Game theory and Film Theory have their source laid out already. Granted some may have ARG elements but the concept is the same. Food theory and Style theory videos need a further deep dive on whatever the topic is.

[@gwenkulikins926]

I would LOVE to see a theory discussing the difference between hair types!! For example I have naturally curly hair and I have to condition my hair so much more than I shampoo, and if I were to double shampoo my hair would Hate me!! Love the hard work you all are doing! Keep it up!!!!!

[@nootnootfall9589]

Yeah if I shampooed my hair twice it would be a birds nest but that’s partially bc my hairs curly and partially bc i bleach it

[@ajbrown2572]

I wouldlove to see the different hair types cause I have dreads so I don't wash my hair every shower 😅

[@mikaylawollett4353]

I have fine hair, which tends to easily clean but gets tangled super easy as well

[@whitedavid303]

What I've experienced (fellow gravity user) is that probably outside the US, the shower type most commonly used is handheld. Also, at least in my country, I've never heard of anyone using bars of soap in the shower, we're more shower gel users, so MAYBE there needs to be a second episode.

[@ekeaasen]

And even as a gravity user. If my legs where this dirty, I would wash them.

[@mxpofficial3443]

RIIIGHT. that is what i was thinking

[@enay87]

If u don’t scrub ur body with a towel you won’t get the dead skin off u can feel the difference when u scrub feels refreshing when u don’t u still feel dirty

[@AkumuIsSleepy]

I just wanna appreciate the editing team for making the video so much more interesting. My ADHD can finally watch a video all the way through!

[@ghostqueen09]

11:00 Of course you feel that way Mat, your hair is short. But when you have longer hair, that's when you're really supposed to use the conditioner. Use it only on the ends and middle bit of your hair and rinse it with cold water, but after you've shampooed your roots. Boom. Clean and shiny hair.

[@HeyJyll]

Yeah, my stylist always says to use conditioner on the hair below your ears!

[@Mittens_McG]

A few years ago I was full on 'no-poo' as they say. I didn't use shampoo or conditioner. I had short straight hair and it worked great. Now my hair is past my shoulders and has gotten wavy and not using shampoo and conditioner was NOT working.

[@meggalaxy]

As someone who also hates conditioner because of a natural over-oily scalp, I’d love to see an episode on it just to see the the actual science on it

[@Fr0zenPeanut]

I use extreme heat on my hair at least two times a week and my hair looks really dry and frizzy when I skip conditioner. If I completely stopped using it (or switched to a less greasy kind ) my hair would look completely fried.

[@bekahchu4102]

You aren't supposed to use conditioner on your scalp. You're supposed to use it evenly on the ends of your hair or if you have long hair from chin length down

[@Cindyxx0]

Put the conditioner on ur ends, not your head

[@Cybergutzzz]

Wash it out with cold water ❗️❗️ and don’t use it on your scalp

[@meggalaxy]

@@bekahchu4102 yep! I never use it on my scalp lol. But even if I use it on my ends of my hair everything just becomes super greasy in less than a day. Every hair type is different. And at the moment my hair is short but I totally see how it’s necessary for long hair. Conditioner just isn’t for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Fjfjr-z1v]

Matpat: This is what there legs looked like before... Me: Ok KZbin: Nah, send him an ad.😂😂

[@GDFokos]

Another Shower Type you didn't cover here is one where you can take the shower head and move it everywhere basically like a water hose with a shower head. Therefore you can adjust the direction of the water in any way you like

[@sylvy16]

yes! This is the kind i use

[@FICUSULXD189]

Yes like normal persons!

[@redpandasarecool3]

yea what i use the water pressure sucks but its still really usefull

[@chandrasunny]

Yes! I feel like a direct blast of water to the dirt from a handheld shower head would work really well even on hairy legs... and then you aren't stripping as much of the skins natural hydration.

[@salahhe]

I am still amazed not everybody uses that. I mean, how do you rinse between your legs otherwise?

[@faeryelise]

Shower heads are so different here in Norway. I've never seen any of the types you show here. The ones we have is more circular in the head, diagonal and able to detach from the stand. The last part is important, because when I wash my body, I detach it to spray water everywhere I need it to. This is especially efficient for hard to reach areas for flowing water like under my feet, armpits and you know where.

[@nekoboygames7786]

Yes, same here in Sweden. Like how are they able to rinse everything with showers like that. They totally need to make a follow-up video were they include detachable shower heads.

[@SymbioteMullet]

Brit here, got to agree, the removable shower head is the best.

[@KamikaziiKidd]

We have them here in America. I have one in my own bathroom and I hate it lol I like MASSIVE shower heads, even bigger than what was shown here and have lived in places where the head is as wide or bigger than your shoulder length. The detachable ones tend to be really small, so small that you're forced to take it off to reach parts of your body. But when you're standing under a waterfall that covers your whole body, you don't need to do anything else with your hands but scrub.

[@JanMaynz]

They definitely exist in Murica, they're just not as popular... for some reason... but I HATE using anything but those detachable ones. I take it down while the water warms up so there's less splash, put it back up as I get in, I can adjust the angle for ideal spray, pull it down again to get a real close spray on certain areas, it's great for shaving my legs because I can step out from under the water to shave, rinse the razor as needed, and then pull it down to rinse my legs and check for any missed hairs. As someone with facial sensory issues, it's especially lovely for ensuring the angle doesn't get water on my face... as easily, at least. Meanwhile overhead would be almost impossible, and while stationary diagonal might be possible, it'd be a lot tougher.

[@faeryelise]

@@KamikaziiKidd I can't do something like that. I got aquaphobia and might panic if I don't have control of the water flow. Something that big pouring water straight down on me might give me a severe panic attack as I will feel there's no way to escape it.

[@resonatingjas9167]

Conditioner is an essential if you have certain hair types. As someone who has weird scalp issues, I cannot stand the way my hair feels after getting out of the shower if I haven't conditioned. Also I want to see the difference between body wash and bar soap.

[@iman-ur5vg]

yeah i have like 4a/4b type hair and if i didn’t use conditioner or any type of moisturizer on my hair would’ve matted up like within a day

[@anarchicbean5888]

I have coarse curly hair and I use far more conditioner than shampoo. I couldn’t imagine double shampooing. I always gently scrub the scalp area with a penny’s worth of shampoo and then go to town on every inch of my hair with conditioner to keep it hydrated, reduce frizz, and make my curls look nice!

[@JDCIncAccount]

true, I got long thick straight hair; it feels really dry or stiff around my roots whenever I only use shampoo. I’m a 2-in-1 for life fan because of this feeling.

[@peachhh6693]

So are we not adding body wash to the mix? Or washcloths?? Those lil green scrubbers that turn your skin red??? I feel as if this experiment has so many more variables that weren’t fully taken into consideration. I don’t think I’ve ever just used a bar of soap without something that holds the suds, in order to spread them over an area before rinsing and starting a new section.

[@destinyann9932]

Literally paused the video to comment this: for someone who has long, thick, and curly hair, CONDITIONER IS LIFE to my hair. I would not be able to brush my hair out without it, the frizz would be unmanageable, and my hair would be so incredibly dry. I can see where you think that conditioner is useless, MatPat, but for me and my hair type, it is a lifesaver! That is all. I will continue to watch the video now. :)

[@nightmarestar01]

I absolutely agree like imagine wow life would be so tough😢

[@TwilightVestige]

Would love to see a theory on the effectiveness of different shampoos and conditioners. I’m also curious about the affects of hair dryers, and volumizers like mouse and volume shampoo. I’d also be interested in seeing stuff about facial scrubs or pore strips. There’s a lot you can do with hygiene.

[@TsunamiKitten56]

I wish there could've been some way to see the microscopic dirt on the non-scrubbed legs vs the scrubbed leg.

[@Amarianee]

This!! Mat's over here like, "eh, basically the same amount clean, minimal difference," and I'm sitting here like 😳 SIR! Tell that to the microscopic bacteria colonies living in that "minimal" amount of grime - especially when the grime is sweat and possibly things much dirtier than coffee grounds.

[@donutchan8114]

@@Amarianee he did touch on it at the end, mentioning the removal of dead skin cells and preventing ingrown hair. But, appearance wise (which is the main reason someone would want to make the effort) you can do without washing your legs.

[@Amarianee]

@@donutchan8114 given that the argument online is, "the water running down your body cleans your legs," and the entire premise of the video was, "do your legs get clean without washing them," appearance is not "the main reason someone would want to make the effort." The point is, soapy water running down your body does not get your legs clean. CleanER than when you got into the shower doesn't mean "clean," and this video only proved that. The fact that there was _any_ residue left on the unwashed legs shows that the hypothesis is busted. As others have pointed out, the true deciding factor would have been to swab the legs, and take a microscopic look at the results.

[@milonugget4455]

I’m the opposite, I mainly just use conditioner rather than shampoo, or leave some of the conditioner in after I get out, makes my hair smooth and is great for my hair texture👍

[@ilikecookie4079]

It’s nice to see Steph in the videos considering how much work she does behind the scenes

[@jessicajackson251]

agreed

[@Wins7YT]

steph and mat are just couple goals

[@adamhenderson6045]

Male

[@offonatangent9820]

As someone with curly hair, Matpat not using conditioner is a personal attack 😤

[@abrahmhatcher2385]

Agreed I was gonna say the same thing

[@wren4now904]

Indeed

[@12_Gauge-r5l]

I just have long hair and HOW DO YOU NOT USE CONDITIONER

[@The_elliebearce]

@@12_Gauge-r5l r u okay u need to use conditioner if not your hair gets nasty and greasy

[@NightGhost1400]

i too have curly hair but i don't use conditioner am i missing somthing?

[@That_weirdone1]

My mom forgot to buy shampoo for me, so whenever i get in the shower, i have to use body wash as shampoo

[@LokienSilver]

What about if you have a removable/handheld shower head? I feel like that could help get your legs cleaner since you can just directly spray them.

[@ChiaraOhneLink]

👍 from Germany. That's what I thought. 😅

[@ilovedinosaurs35]

The shower I use almost every day is a rainfall shower, but it has a detachable part. And honestly I feel like it really helps, so I would love to see a test with that type.

[@ewellynn122]

Same question here...

[@jenniferkeogh5391]

Exactly - I have a handheld/detachable shower head that I love. I dislike having to shower in a place that doesn't have one. It helps get everything cleaner.

[@davidr1929]

I do handheld showering as well.

[@Q-Squid]

With the double wash and conditioner for your hair, it actually makes sense who did and didn't use those. I can say as someone who has had both, neither really do much of anything for shorter hair, but makes a BIG difference for those of us with longer hair.

[@sulmii]

conditioner DEFINITELY does stuff, maybe not for straight hair but it detangles and moisturizes curly hair

[@che_ne]

i was thinking the same!

[@rachelhansen2417]

It does a ton for my wavy hair.

[@cherilynsarts8845]

it actually does do a lot with straight hair

[@amarimochi]

Its definitely on a case by case basis. I naturally produce a lot of oil (both in my hair and skin) so if I use conditioner (outside of the two in one that I use now), I look all oily and gross even once I'm fully dry.

[@alykke4073]

For me (straight hair) it helps my hair feel soft and clean after a shower, whereas with shampoo it feels stripped.

[@Yuekitty]

Matpat. Conditioner is NOT useless. You have to replace the oils lost by the shampoo. This is more important with certain hair types but as somebody with long hair, if I don’t condition my hair will feel dry instead of silky smooth. I don’t understand your logic here. Also the reason you have to wait a bit before washing off the conditioner is because the oils need to soak into your hair.

[@sophiawayne1694]

I think the shampoo and conditioner episode would be great, just make sure you get some POC in there, our hair needs VERY different things than Caucasian folks. I say this as both a black woman and a Latina. As a kid, my hair maintenance was very easy, but since puberty hit, I've needed more specific products.

[@pikachuchris6302]

that actually sounds like a great theory idea!

[@jaysnow701]

Why are you trying to get matpat cancelled? You KNOW the how dare he tell minorities what they need crowd will flow in. Bring up some out of context tweet and yell at advertisers.

[@raxxie]

yes, HUGE differences

[@panopticon7883]

​@@jaysnow701 bro what do these words mean

[@rexquinton2nd457]

I personally like an episode that dives into whether or not using proper shampoo is any more effective than just using something like Dawn dish soap in the shower. It's a quarter of the price and comes in both scented and unscented forms

[@nureinbaum2125]

I have wondered about that too!

[@nicohart6781]

I wouldnt. That stuff REALLY removes oils. Ive used it in dog grooming for chronic oils and things like water foul poop that animals love to rub in. The poop is water resilliant and resists many soaps and only dawn would remove it but man did we have to be sure to condition after cause it could make things brittle, chapped, and irritated by air and heat quickly. Its meant for removing legit oil and microbes not as an everyday preventative care.

[@rexquinton2nd457]

@@nicohart6781 I've been using Dawn for literal years on my skin and hair. I used to use Old Spice but the jobs that I work are typically extraordinary grody and it just simply worked the best. It definitely Suds the best. I don't have any issues like dry skin or chapped lips or anything crazy though- if anything I might even say I'm a little bit extra oily typically- and I've never had dawn cause any particular issues with me personally. My luscious fantastic hair also does not seem to mind and I do not use any conditioners. I'm sure it's a lot like allergies where every single person he's going to be potentially affected differently. I feel like when it comes to removing oils it's a 0 or 1 situation. Either does or does not so I don't really understand how something could remove "more" oils than another thing from your skin

[@prestonhale2194]

This needs to happen

[@cptn8008]

Vouch