It’s the age-old hair dilemma. To wash or not to wash, that is the question! Should you be sudsing up your strands every single day? Or will your over-zealous hair-washing routine leave your locks high and dry?
While we all love a definitive answer, the truth is somewhat murky. How often you should wash your hair boils down to a few key factors. We’ll explore them below, plus provide some essential tips for healthy strands – no matter your shampooing frequency. Read on!
How Hair Type Impacts How Often You Should Shampoo
First up, let’s talk hair type.
OILY HAIR
If you’re rocking oily locks that grease up within a few hours, you’ll need to lather up more often than someone with drier tresses. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean daily washing is a good idea – especially if you’re using a harsh, stripping shampoo.
While you may enjoy the (temporary) squeaky clean feeling afterwards, you could exacerbate the problem. Daily washing can strip your scalp of its natural oils, causing it to produce even more oil to compensate. Eeek!
Try washing your hair every other day to see if this helps. Using dry shampoo between washes can absorb excess oil and extend the time between washes. Or, if daily washing is a non-negotiable, stick with a gentle duo, like our Super Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner (now on sale!).
While the word ‘hydrating’ might freak you out if you struggle with oil, all hair types need hydration, and a balanced scalp is key to combating overactive oil glands. For excessively oily strands, you can also use a detox shampoo once weekly to cut through grease and product build-up.
DRY STRANDS
On the flip side, if your hair is super-parched, washing it every day is a moisture-stripping no-no that could leave you with a frizz-fest of epic proportions. So, try washing one to three times a week – and stick with nourishing products.
Formulated with nourishing avocado and coconut oils and ResistHyalTM Hyaluronic Acid technology for 26 times more hydration and zero frizz, our Super Hydrating Shampoo and Cream Conditioner are your power picks.
Or, for hair that’s dull, limp, brittle and breakage-prone, try our Pro Youth Shampoo and Conditioner – formulated with honey and retinol and clinically proven to improve hair volume by 63% and hair shine by 93%*.
*when used as part of the Youth Revive Range
Lifestyle Matters Too
Next up under the microscope is lifestyle. Are you a fitness fanatic who sweats buckets during your daily workouts? Or maybe you live in a bustling city with lots of pollution? In these cases, daily washing might help keep your hair feeling fresh and clean. Just be wary of the potential impact of overwashing.
If you wash your hair too much, you can strip it of its natural oils, contributing to dryness, breakage, and other hair woes. The more you wash, the oilier your scalp will often become. So, consider measures like wearing a hat or scarf, tying your hair up when you work out and adding dry shampoo into the mix.
A detox Shampoo will often be more beneficial than daily washing. Try a deep clean once a week with our Clarifying Detox Shampoo – a non-stripping, colour-safe chelating shampoo that removes hard water, impurities and product build-up.
Consider Your Styling Routine
Do you style your hair most days, applying mousses, gels, serums and pomades? This can quickly lead to product build-up which can leave your hair dull and weighed down, and your scalp irritated and flaky.
To combat this, a scalp scrub is your BFF. Exfoliating the scalp with AHAs, BHA, volcanic ash and coconut shell, our Deep Clean Scalp Scrub promotes a healthy hair growth environment, hydrating the strands and scalp with coconut oil, stimulating with caffeine, and soothing irritation with peppermint.
Otherwise, stick with your regular washing routine using a gentle shampoo and conditioner, then do a deep cleanse once a week with a detox shampoo.
5 Hair Washing Rules – No Matter How Often You Shampoo
Regardless of your hair type or habits, there are some hair-washing rules you should live by. Here are our top five for fabulous locks – no matter how often you lather up.
#1 Choose Gentle Formulas
Bid goodbye to harsh sulphates that leave your strands like straw and say hello to softer, silkier hair. All our shampoos (other than our Detox Shampoo) are sulphate-free. Gently and thoroughly cleansing the hair, they leave you with soft, silky strands and keep those precious natural oils and shine where they belong.
#2 Focus on Hydration
Just like your body needs H20, your hair craves moisture to keep it looking luscious and healthy. So, choose a shampoo with hydrating ingredients like plant oils and hyaluronic acid – as found in our Super Hydrating Shampoo.
Don’t forget to always follow up with a conditioner and let your locks soak up the goodness. Tip: A hydration heavy hitter, our Cream Conditioner delivers instant hair mask results with a 3 times thicker texture than regular conditioner!
#3 Mind Your Scalp
It’s easy to get carried away with the scrubbing action but, remember – gentle hands are the way to go. A happy scalp equals healthy hair, so treat yours with soft massages and tender loving care.
#4 Turn Down the Heat
Water temperature matters more than you think. Steer clear of scalding hot showers that can leave your hair feeling like a tumbleweed. Instead, opt for lukewarm water to keep your strands happy and hydrated.
#5 Invest in Quality Products
Your hair deserves the best, so don’t skimp on the good stuff. Whether it’s shampoo, conditioner, or a luxurious hair mask, splurge a little and watch your locks lap up the attention.
So, there you have it – the lowdown on the great hair-washing debate. The main takeaway? Listen to your hair, heed the golden rules, and bad hair days will be few and far between.
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Written By: Pip Jarvis
Edited By: Meher