{"id":3710,"date":"2020-05-12T12:36:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T12:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/?p=3710"},"modified":"2020-08-24T18:53:47","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:53:47","slug":"how-often-should-you-wash-your-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/how-often-should-you-wash-your-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Wash Your Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing like the relaxing feeling of a good hair wash at the salon &#8211; the deep scalp massage, warm water, and rich, creamy products. But one of the worst feelings is the dry, brittle itch that comes from overwashing your hair at home or letting it sit greasy in between shampoos. There\u2019s no hard and fast rule for how many times a week should you wash your hair, but your hair\u2019s texture, thickness, and natural oil production can help guide how often you\u2019ll want to lather up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Science Behind How Often to Wash Hair<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overwashing your hair can lead to all kinds of distressed tresses. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you might be washing your hair too often include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased split ends\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frizziness instead of shine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fading color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in dyed and naturally dark hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp buildup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oily hair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oily hair from overwashing may seem counterintuitive, but it\u2019s one of the most common side effects. Your scalp, like your face, naturally contains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sebaceous glands <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that produce oil, called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sebum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sebum naturally moisturizes and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your hair from microbes, the elements, and damage. But overwashing your hair overstimulates the glands, signaling for them to produce more oil to replace what\u2019s been stripped away by the wash. Overwashing your hair can lock you into a vicious cycle where your hair overproduces healthy oils in order to try to protect it, making it look and feel heavy and lank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3768 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Washing hair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/washing-hair-350x233.jpeg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many hair types, washing hair every day can lead to damage. But if you have fine hair, you may find your hair gets oily if you don\u2019t wash consistently. Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">texture and hair type<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help determine how often you should wash your hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For fine hair, oily hair, or straight hair:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider washing your hair every other day. Fine hair needs to be washed more frequently not because it necessarily produces more oil, but because the oil spreads more rapidly along the hair shaft. A good dry shampoo like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingproof.com\/perfect-hair-day\/dry-shampoo\/01648.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living Proof<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is formulated to absorb sweat and excess oil on the days in between washes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For thick hair, wavy hair, coarse or grey hair, or curly hair:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you wash your hair every day<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even if you have pretty strong strands? Probably not. Consider washing only one to two times a week, and if you feel buildup on the off days, consider a purifying shampoo like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulmitchell.com\/tea-tree\/tea-tree-special\/tea-tree-special-shampoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Paul Mitchell\u2019s Tea Tree Special Shampoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.naturallycurly.com\/hask-charcoal-with-citrus-oil-purifying-shampoo-12-oz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hask\u2019s Charcoal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> line. Both of these use natural ingredients to ward off itchy scalp buildup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For damaged hair:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have hair that\u2019s delicate from dye or frequent heat-styling, a keratin-rich product like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MoroccanOil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help repair strands in the shower. But you still won\u2019t need to use it more than every two to three days to get maximum benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Often Should You Shampoo Your Hair<\/b><b><i>:<\/i><\/b><b> Exceptions to the Rule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these guidelines, nothing is set in stone! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair texture can vary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throughout your lifetime, during puberty, pregnancy, or other hormonal shifts. Adapting to these changes can take patience. Once you\u2019ve cracked the code, there are still some nuances to how many times should you wash your hair<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme temperatures: Very cold, dry air will make your hair more brittle, meaning you can likely go longer between washes. Very hot, humid weather makes you sweat more, meaning you may need to wash your hair more often as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise or outdoor activities: Anything that makes you sweat or get you dirty means you should consider washing your hair more regularly! Sweat buildup can lead to a flaky scalp and even <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hair loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Wash Your Hair: Dos &amp; Don\u2019ts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"how to wash your hair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-wash-your-hair-350x233.jpeg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing hair<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be incredibly therapeutic, so you shouldn\u2019t limit yourself to not washing your hair if it makes you feel fresh! Plus, the scalp massage from a wash at the hair salon is one of the reasons your hair looks so healthy after a fresh cut. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/head-massage-benefits#:~:text=A%20head%20massage%20may%20help,a%20large%20area%20of%20skin.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scalp massages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> release stress, stimulate lymphatic drainage, and revive the hair follicle, making your hair more likely to grow long and healthy. So you don\u2019t miss out on these benefits, try changing the question from \u201chow often should I <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wash<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> my hair?\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to \u201chow often should I <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shampoo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> my hair?\u201d Rinsing your hair in the shower without shampoo still removes some of the impurities, and works in that relaxing scalp massage without overdrying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For how to wash hair like an expert so that <a href=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/how-to-make-sure-your-hair-stays-shiny\/\">your hair stays shiny<\/a>, try these tips next time you reach for the shampoo:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to get your hair thoroughly wet. Particularly for thick hair, run your hands through your locks to check that all the strands are fully saturated.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on the scalp. Try a scalp massage for 1-3 minutes once you\u2019ve added shampoo to your hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how much shampoo to use when you wash is key to keeping strands healthy. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much shampoo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to buildup, making it harder to give your hair off-days in between washes and leaving it less shiny. Even with very long hair, a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough to get a good lather.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how often, when you wash your hair, use a conditioner. Conditioner hydrates the ends of your hair where the scalp oils may not reach. Keep the conditioner away from your scalp, and you can even use it on days when you don\u2019t shampoo to avoid split ends. A conditioner like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XB38NKT?linkCode=ogi&amp;tag=cosmopolitan_auto-append-20&amp;ascsubtag=[artid%7C10049.g.26000027[src%7C[ch%7C[lt%7C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maui Moisture Shine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can refresh your hair by adding natural oils, not sulfates, to rehydrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch your water temperature: Warm water gives the most effective clean by separating the hair shaft, but scalding temperatures dehydrate your hair, leaving it duller. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool rinse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end can increase shine. No matter the temperature, make sure you rinse well!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>In order to make your hair silkier and shinier, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/revolutionizing-natural-hair-care\/\">organic products<\/a> which will help you take care of your hair even better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Takeaway<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced hair washing routine is the key to strong and shiny locks. Don\u2019t be afraid to make adjustments to how often you wash your hair and what products you use. It may take some time to find what works, but your hair will thank you for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing like the relaxing feeling of a good hair wash at the salon &#8211; the deep scalp massage, warm water, and rich, creamy products. 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