How often should I be washing my hair

There is so many opinions about when to wash, how often is too often and what would happen if you washed too much so we decided to get some facts to help break the myths.

Everyone has different hair and a different lifestyle so there is little room for a one size fits all approach to ” How many times you should be washing your hair” Says Hairstylist Rod Anker

A lot of people who work out daily regardless of the hair type would need to wash daily to remove the sweat and perspiration, leaving it on the scalp will become itchy and can cause bacterial infections. Yet for someone with thick hair that doesn’t work out every 2nd or 3rd day is fine. For someone with fine hair and it tends to get oily fast then daily is fine also.

One of the key things to remember is that whilst sebum is excreted from the scalp and it is there for a purpose, too much is not healthy either. It is both a personal choice as well as a very different decision for everyone, what worked last week may not be needed this week. Climate, lifestyle and hair habits play a big part in how often you need to wash your hair.

One of the more important things to keep in mind is the shampoo you are using, sulfate is the detergent that has been the surfactant for many shampoo’s for many years and is a good cleanser but it also can be very harsh if used too much so its best not only for your scalp but also your color to use a sulfate free shampoo. These are more gentle and ensure your color lasts longer as well as not to dehydrate your scalp.

A little tip for anyone who is struggling with an oily scalp, shampoo twice and rinse in between very well the first wash on damp hair not wet, massage well and add water towards the ends to lather rinse and repeat!

Always follow with conditioner to ensure the cuticle is closed and your hair maintains is internal health!