article_snippet: A female NASA astronaut has shared the hair-raising experience of getting a salon trim while floating through space.
article_snippet: As A female NASA astronaut short dark crop is trimmed into shape, A female NASA astronaut uses a small vacuum to prevent stray hairs from floating away and clogging filters.
article_snippet: A female NASA astronaut also clings tightly to a rail to ensure A female NASA astronaut maintains a steady position in the microgravity environment.
article_snippet: Luckily her short hair is easy to manage but female astronauts with longer locks often find 'bad hair days' are part of the job.
article_snippet: In 2013, Karen Nyberg revealed how it was difficult to wash Karen Nyberg long blonde hair in space.
article_snippet: For men, shaving is the same as it is on Earth.
article_snippet: In space, Astronauts use a no-rinse shampoo to wash Astronauts hair, and apply a no-rinse shampoo using a towel, vigorously rub their hair.
article_snippet: Astronauts then use a towel to wipe their hair clean.
article_snippet: Shaving in space is similar to shaving on Earth; astronauts just have to be careful not to let stray whiskers escape into the air, like with a haircut.
article_snippet: Astronauts shave with foam or an electric razor, but most are said to prefer the latter, because it doesn't require water and automatically collects hair.
article_snippet: In space, Astronauts use a no-rinse shampoo to wash Astronauts hair, and apply a no-rinse shampoo using a towel, vigorously rub their hair.
article_snippet: Astronauts then use a towel to wipe their hair clean.