How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Not even skin and hair experts agree on which shampoo should be used and how often the hair should be washed. It is best to observe your hair and scalp yourself and decide about your needs.

Without the natural oil of the scalp, hair dries out and falls out prematurely. Shampoo, conditioner or artificial moisturizers can damage the natural fats and stress the scalp. But how often should you wash your hair ?

The daily shower or hair wash has become a habit, but is it really good for your hair ? 

Wash your hair with or without shampoo?

The use of shampoo is relatively new. In the 1950s, women washed their hair once a week, mostly at the hairdresser’s.  Most people now wash their hair almost every day. But is it good to use shampoo every day?

Many experts also disagree on this. However, most advise against using shampoo on a daily basis. This leads to increased fat build-up in order to compensate for the constant removal of fats through washing.

Others believe that shampooing your hair daily is necessary to reduce the amount of oil on your scalp.

In 2007, a test carried out by an Australian radio station showed that in 86% of the 500 test subjects, the hair showed no changes after a 6-week shampoo break compared to the control group (normal shampoo use) .

Disagreements

So how often should you wash your hair? The answer is not easy, but it depends very much on the type of hair.

Fine hair can appear limp and limp a day after shampooing, so you should wash it more often.

If you have curly and thick hair, you can delay shampooing for up to 3 days. For some, the hair looks more beautiful and healthier the day after washing …

Many experts advise washing your hair twice a week or just when the need is felt. Long, thick and curly hair takes a lot of time to wash, dry and care for it, so one wash once a week is usually sufficient.

We advise you to pay attention to the characteristics of your hair and to adapt your hair care accordingly. With oily hair, a daily wash may be necessary, whereby a gentle, gentle shampoo is appropriate.

If the hair is dry, the frequency can be reduced, and a nutrient-rich conditioner that moisturizes the hair can be very helpful in this case.