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How infrequently you wash your hairhas become somewhat of a badge of honor in the beauty community.
Going three days sansshampooused to be an accomplishment to be proud of.
Now, people are boasting about washing their hair every five days or evenonce a week.
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“Washing hair once or twice a week is plenty for most folks.
You should begin your no-wash week with a final thorough shampoo (twice!)
with a clarifying shampoo of your choice.
“Yes… and no,” says Robinson.
When we shampoo our hair, it strips natural oils from the scalp.
This triggers sebaceous glands to produce more oil to make up for the loss.
This will then allow you to go longer in between washes.
Keep in mind, however, that this strategy is highly dependent upon the texture of your hair.
Ditching shampoo doesnt mean you have to quit showeringyou have more than a few options.
If youre trying to stretch the time between washing, you’re going to want to have a plan.
Here’s a day-by-day for your no-wash week.
And you get to maintain that third-day texture we all love so much.
Around days three, four, and five, you may have to get creative.
Key Takeaways
Does Washing Hair More Often Make It Greasier?
Case closed: Overwashing hair can lead to greasy, unhealthy hair.
Hair is individual to you.
What works for us, won’t necessarily work for you.
We’re talking: dandruff, ingrown hairs, odor from trapped oil, and overall itchiness.
it’s overwashing you want to watch out for.
There’s no one right answer to how many days you could get by without washing your hair.
This comes down to your lifestyle, hair texture, and hair punch in.
For many, two to three days is the most.
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Trends in Hair Care and Cleansing: A Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study.
Clinical Dermatology Review 1(2):p 56-60, JulDec 2017.
