But sometimes they dont work, or maybe you think you dont need them.
Theres always a chance you reek something foul and just dont realize it.
Itsnearly impossibleto smell yourself, even if youre smelling funky.
Basically, your nose goes numb to your own stank so you dont go mad.
So go easy on that stuff.
Run your fingers along your scalp
Sometimes sweaty armpits arent the source of funky odors, though.
Wash your hands with hot water, but dont use soap.
(You dont want the soapy smell to cover up what youre about to check for.)
Run your clean fingers along your scalpnot your hairseveral times.
Smell your fingertips and you should get a good idea of what your hair smells like.
Thebad smell on your scalpis probably a mixture of yeast, dead skin cells and bacteria.
It could also be a sign ofringworm of the scalp.
The arm test: Lick your arm and wait about 10 seconds, then sniff the spot.
If it smells bad, so does your breath.
Again, it helps to clean off the spot first.
Let it dry a little and give it a sniff.
The taste test: If you have a weird taste lingering in your mouth, your breath probably stinks.
Whatever is overloading your saliva and taste buds is likely giving off an odor as well.
Refresh your scent palate
So how can you reset your scent palate?
To fully refresh your scent palate it could take several weeks.
Thats why you could sometimes notice the smell of your house after youve been on vacation.
Without a doubt, this is the most effective method.
Ask a coworker or friend, and tell them to be honest.
Its a little awkward, but hey, its guaranteed to work.
Updated 3/3/22 with new details.
