Woman Refuses to Pay $40 for a Pump of Shampoo ‍♀️

We’ve all been there – staying at someone’s house and using their toiletries. But what if you accidentally used a pricey shampoo and your host demanded you pay for it? That’s exactly what happened to a 27-year-old woman who was visiting her in-laws for a holiday weekend. She used a shampoo that was in the guest bathroom, and her sister-in-law (SIL) went ballistic, demanding $40 for a single pump of the product. Let’s dive into this sudsy drama!

The Toiletry Situation

Arriving at In-Laws’

Shampoo Choices

Using the Unknown Shampoo

Compliments and Confusion

SIL’s Reaction

The Shampoo Explosion

Apologies and Refusals ‍♀️

The $40 Demand

Standing Her Ground

Husband’s Opinion ‍♂️

The Insane Price Tag

The Shampoo Brand Reveal ️‍♀️

To Pay or Not to Pay?

So, our protagonist found herself in a sticky situation after using her SIL’s expensive shampoo, thinking it was provided for guests. Despite apologizing, the SIL demanded $40 for a single pump of the product, leaving our heroine baffled. Her husband suggests paying up to avoid awkwardness, but she refuses, believing the demand is outrageous. What do you think – should she pay up or stand her ground? Let’s check out some of the top reactions from the internet!

Family supports woman who refused to pay for expensive shampoo.

Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to shampoo

Mathematically proven: OP owes 44 cents for shampoo. NTA, pay up.

DIY shampoo sample in a Ziploc bag. NTA approved

Expensive shampoo in shared shower? NTA for refusing payment

OP reveals shampoo brand, mystery solved ‍♀️

Woman refuses to pay $40 for a pump of shampoo ‍♀️

Misunderstanding over shampoo leads to unwarranted tantrum

Savvy solution to a petty MIL, NTA.

Guest bathroom products for guests, NTA for not paying.

Protect your $40 shampoo at all costs! NTA

Woman refuses to pay for shampoo, commenters suggest taking it home. ‍♀️

MIL’s toiletry trickery makes SIL the a**hole, NTA OP

Petty revenge suggestion for not paying $40 for shampoo.

Guest refuses to pay $40 for a pump of shampoo

Sharing is caring, but communication is key

Sassy comment shuts down shampoo drama and MLM tears

Husband’s productive task: talk to brother about shampoo incident

Lesson learned: Keep your stuff separate to avoid misunderstandings

NTA stands up to stingy SIL over shampoo pump ‍♀️

Shared shampoo leads to a not-the-a**hole verdict

Former employee exposes overpriced shampoo, SIL gets last laugh

Engaging speculation on the shampoo’s ingredients

Be the bigger person, transfer a pump and avoid conflict NTA

Shower shampoo drama: NTA for using SIL’s shampoo ‍♀️

Guest toiletries vs personal preference: NTA for wanting choice

Expensive shampoo left in communal shower, NTA for refusing payment

Honest mistake, but pay the $40 and keep the shampoo

Woman refuses to pay $40 for shampoo, gets called NTA

Compromise for a dollar or two to avoid shampoo drama

Guest uses host’s shampoo, NTA for not paying $40

Sniffing shampoo: a hobby or a problem?

Curious commenter wants to know the intriguing peppermint shampoo brand

Woman rightfully refuses to pay for unused shampoo, family drama ensues

SIL’s toiletries assumption questioned, OP NTA, but SIL’s level debated

SIL’s anger over shampoo: genuine mistake or deeper issue?

Holiday family drama? NTA, soldier on and ignore the drama

Sister calls him worse than Hitler for using half pump

Ingenious solution to pay for shampoo without overpaying

Guest refuses to pay for shampoo, but is NTA

Petty SIL charged $40 for shampoo pump, NTA suggests gifting sample

Entitled SIL expects free shampoo, not just one pump.

Shared shampoo leads to Christmas drama. NTA wins.

Haircare detective work ensues in the comment section

Online price for shampoo combo is $134, who spends that?

Sharing is caring, but not everyone cares. NTA wins.

Pureology shampoo is not worth $40 per squirt. NTA

Expensive shampoo, but not worth the drama

Woman refuses to pay $40 for a pump of shampoo ‍♀️

Hairstylist agrees it’s not worth $40 for 1 pump of shampoo.

Woman refuses to pay $40 for a pump of shampoo ‍♀️. Commenter suggests giving a quarter instead . NTA

Pureology shampoo is expensive, NTA for not sharing a pump

Setting boundaries with guests, NTA for protecting personal items

Pureology fan defends salon, calls woman ‘ridiculous’ for refusing payment

Woman refuses to pay $40 for a pump of shampoo . Commenter suggests calling out the scam and embarrassing her .

Creative solutions suggested to avoid paying $40 for shampoo. NTA

Suggests ways to handle shampoo situation without being TA

Sharing toiletries leads to family drama

Fair point, buying the bottle doesn’t mean buying shampoo

NTA! Refusing to pay for a whole bottle is reasonable

Fair solution proposed, commenter is NTA

Guest bathroom shampoo drama: NTA refuses to pay $40

Treat yourself to some nice products and give her the free sample.

Fair solution suggested for shampoo payment dispute

Petty revenge suggestion sparks in shampoo dispute

Sharing is caring, but not when it costs $40

MIL’s 5-in-1 shampoo is a hate crime? NTA but hilarious

Guests entitled to shampoo, woman being ridiculous

Boundaries with toiletries when sharing a guest bathroom etiquette

SIL is TA for leaving shampoo, but Christmas gift idea?

Assertive NTA keeps shampoo, avoids roommate drama

Petty revenge suggestion for refusing to pay $40 for shampoo