You may have been brought up with the belief that hair should not be washed more than once or twice a week. However, you may find your hair becomes dirty sooner than that and needs a wash. How often you should wash your hair is dependent on several factors including your hair type, the season, pollution in your area and hair products that you use on your hair.
For instance you would need to wash your hair more often in the summer, when it is hot and sultry, than in the winter. Similarly if you workout every day and your hair is left sweaty and grimy, you will need a shower and shampoo.
People who have dry hair should ideally avoid shampooing their hair for more than twice a week as washing tends to dry out the hair. You would also have to ensure that you use a protein shampoo and conditioner that keeps your hair well moisturized.
If you have oily hair then your hair needs washing every other day. You may like to avoid wearing your hair up on the days that your hair is unwashed. This reduces the transfer of oil from your scalp to the rest of your hair. You could use a blotting paper to soak up the excess oil on the scalp. If you have thin hair or a short hairstyle, you may need to wash your hair daily. Such hair tends to sit flat when it hasn’t been washed.
It is important that you choose hair care products that are ideal for your hair and requirements. Do choose gentle products that help cleanse the hair well without drying it out of natural oils.
How to shampoo your hair
The most effective way of washing your hair is by untangling it first. Next wet your hair well with warm or cold water. Take a dollop of shampoo in your hand and massage it on to the scalp. Gently work up lather and leave the shampoo on for a minute or two and then wash thoroughly. Do remember that your hair breaks easily when it is wet, so work gently. It is a good idea to wash your hair with cold water after you use a hair conditioner. This ensures that the hair cuticles close after they have received conditioning. Avoid combing or brushing your hair when it is wet as it breaks easily.
Tips on how to avoid shampooing daily
- Protect your hair when you are outdoors. You could use a hat or a scarf to protect it from the sun and wind.
- When you go swimming make sure you wear a cap that covers your hair well.
- Try to avoid over drying your hair and minimize the use of products such as gel and hair spray that cause a build-up on the scalp, which would increase the need for a shampoo.
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