How often do you wash you hair?
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My hair is really curly so I only wash it once a week, twice if I work out more. I also put coconut oil in it as a deep conditioner, and I have to wear a bonnet at night to keep the moisture in. I have to be really careful about the products I use, and rotate every few months. The money I've spent on failed shampoos and hair cream...
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Every day after exercising.
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OP--I think it depends on your hair type. My hair is long and straight. I shampoo and condition everyday. I like the smell of clean hair. My shampoo and conditioner is Pantene. It seems to work fine for me.
My hairdresser said my hair looked healthy and gave me a compliment on the color. I use root touch-up for any grey peeping out on the scalp so I can keep the natural highlights from the sun. I rarely use full hair color (maybe every 2-3 years).0 -
I used to try stretching my washes, as it is recommended for long hair health, but I ended up with a scalp fungus. I wash it almost every work day, because I do workout early morning. But I skip the weekends or if I dont sweat as much. I like not your mother's dry shampoo.1
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DancingMoosie wrote: »I used to try stretching my washes, as it is recommended for long hair health, but I ended up with a scalp fungus.
I'm going to wash my hair three times as much now.0 -
I shampoo/condition just about every day. I had one hairdresser get all aghast about that...right after she complimented me on how healthy my hair is. Dry shampoo can work in a pinch but I have fine hair and oily skin so shampoo is usually my best bet. If I work out at night then I just rinse my hair post-workout and shampoo in the morning. If your hair is healthy then I'd just keep doing what I was doing if I were you
I do know people who can't shampoo every day, though, or their hair turns into a ball of fizz. 0 -
I had the same thing happen, went to a new hairdresser about 4 years ago, and she asked me about my haircare routine, and about passed out when I said that I used 2-1 shampoo/conditioner everyday. haha. She pointed out that my scalp was really dry (likely from stripping all the oils everyday), and that I had a lot of "new growth" that was breaking off near the scalp (likely from dryness/too frequent shampooing).
Now I wash every other day. If I work up a sweat on non-wash days, I typically just condition and rinse. I use dry shampoo and/or texture powder on my roots to give it some of the lift it looses on the second day.
My hair is way healthier, and looks way better than it did four years ago. :-)0 -
I usually rinse it if I know that I'm going to be showering later in the day.. otherwise I straight-up wash it. But I refuse to go a day without washing it!0
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Usually every other day.0
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Cocoa powder. OMG, I think this thread just changed my life.
I've alternated between being a daily shampooer and trying to be an every-other-day shampooer. But inevitably, the every-other-day system just never works for me. My scalp doesn't ever adjust like everyone says it will, and I've never found a dry shampoo that actually works well, doesn't leave a weird residue on my hair or clothes, and that doesn't have a funky smell. I have a sensitive nose, maybe, but I swear, I can smell that dry shampoo funk on everyone else, and I don't like to smell it on myself. I DID have Living Proof on my list of "next dry shampoo to try" but I think I'm just going to go home and get some cocoa powder and maybe a little cornstarch to lighten it a bit (because I'm kind of a dark blonde) and try that. I'll put it on with a makeup brush, I think. I'll report back, because I know you'll all be on the edge of your seat.0 -
JeepHair77 wrote: »Cocoa powder. OMG, I think this thread just changed my life.
I've alternated between being a daily shampooer and trying to be an every-other-day shampooer. But inevitably, the every-other-day system just never works for me. My scalp doesn't ever adjust like everyone says it will, and I've never found a dry shampoo that actually works well, doesn't leave a weird residue on my hair or clothes, and that doesn't have a funky smell. I have a sensitive nose, maybe, but I swear, I can smell that dry shampoo funk on everyone else, and I don't like to smell it on myself. I DID have Living Proof on my list of "next dry shampoo to try" but I think I'm just going to go home and get some cocoa powder and maybe a little cornstarch to lighten it a bit (because I'm kind of a dark blonde) and try that. I'll put it on with a makeup brush, I think. I'll report back, because I know you'll all be on the edge of your seat.
Have you tried the Dove stuff? It's my favourite dry shampoo because it just smells vaguely soapy instead of, I don't know, SCENTED!!1!, if you know what I mean. I like it better than all the pricey salon or Sephora ones I've tried and especially better than the overbearing Battiste scents.0 -
Twice a week. I work out five times a week and my hair gets pretty damp because I wear a hat when I exercise. But, my hair is also very long, super thick, and tends to be dry, so I really don't need to wash more than twice a week. I also have a bright colour (magenta ombré) that will fade too quickly if washed too often. In between washes I will wash my side bangs as needed, use dry shampoo, etc.0
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JeepHair77 wrote: »Cocoa powder. OMG, I think this thread just changed my life.
I've alternated between being a daily shampooer and trying to be an every-other-day shampooer. But inevitably, the every-other-day system just never works for me. My scalp doesn't ever adjust like everyone says it will, and I've never found a dry shampoo that actually works well, doesn't leave a weird residue on my hair or clothes, and that doesn't have a funky smell. I have a sensitive nose, maybe, but I swear, I can smell that dry shampoo funk on everyone else, and I don't like to smell it on myself. I DID have Living Proof on my list of "next dry shampoo to try" but I think I'm just going to go home and get some cocoa powder and maybe a little cornstarch to lighten it a bit (because I'm kind of a dark blonde) and try that. I'll put it on with a makeup brush, I think. I'll report back, because I know you'll all be on the edge of your seat.
Have you tried the Dove stuff? It's my favourite dry shampoo because it just smells vaguely soapy instead of, I don't know, SCENTED!!1!, if you know what I mean. I like it better than all the pricey salon or Sephora ones I've tried and especially better than the overbearing Battiste scents.
I have, in fact Dove is the one on my counter right now, and I don't like the smell at all. I think I'm just really weird about scents. I kind of liked the Pantene one, because it didn't really smell like anything - but it also didn't WORK - my hair still looked greasy.0 -
Not sure if it's available in the US (I'm in Canada) but I love Cake's dry shampoo. It's a powder and actually smells like delicious cake 0
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When I join MFP I had short (really short hair) and washed every day.. Now it is loooong and I get really tired of washing it everyday. I actually have to wash every other or every two days.. What do I do with the sweating workouts (and I sweat like a man too), blow it out and use dry shampoo and tie it up.
I am 80% platinum/grey so putting it up is a must anyways unless its the first washing.0 -
lrobson555 wrote: »What on earth has this got to do with exercise, you may ask!
I've been counting calories for a while now and have been exercising quite a lot too. I run or cycle 5 or 6 days a week and find that it works really well for me.
Not to gross anyone out, but when I workout I like to get my heart rate nice and high which means I sweat. A lot. When I get home I always take a shower and wash my hair meaning I wash my hair everyday - no one wants sweaty hair.
Anyway, last Saturday I went to the hairdressers for the first time in ages and she asked how often I washed my hair. I told her everyday and she looked horrified!! She said I should only wash it every 2-3 days MAXIMUM and that I should stop washing my hair everyday immediately!!
What on earth is that all about? Is washing my hair everyday really damaging it? Should I be putting up with the sweaty hair? How often do you wash your hair?!
Yes!! I only wash mine once a week or twice a week if I have to! If you wait an hour your scalp dries and feels normal again. Just make sure your hair is tied up so the ends and stuff don't get too wet.
My recommendation is go to sephora online and order a dry shampoo! I live off of it. After your head dries naturally from sweating you can use the dry shampoo. Works miracles trust me.
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JeepHair77 wrote: »Cocoa powder. OMG, I think this thread just changed my life.
I've alternated between being a daily shampooer and trying to be an every-other-day shampooer. But inevitably, the every-other-day system just never works for me. My scalp doesn't ever adjust like everyone says it will, and I've never found a dry shampoo that actually works well, doesn't leave a weird residue on my hair or clothes, and that doesn't have a funky smell. I have a sensitive nose, maybe, but I swear, I can smell that dry shampoo funk on everyone else, and I don't like to smell it on myself. I DID have Living Proof on my list of "next dry shampoo to try" but I think I'm just going to go home and get some cocoa powder and maybe a little cornstarch to lighten it a bit (because I'm kind of a dark blonde) and try that. I'll put it on with a makeup brush, I think. I'll report back, because I know you'll all be on the edge of your seat.
Oh yeah, it was cornstarch that my friends with lighter hair mixed in, not baking soda lol. I couldn't remember. Let us know how it goes. It has changed my life. I will never go back to dry shampoo again.0 -
I workout basically everyday AND wash my hair everyday. My hair is thick and healthy and down to my butt. I always hear that you shouldn't wash your hair this often, but it works for me. Do what works for you!!1
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kristenmeleniak wrote: »I workout basically everyday AND wash my hair everyday. My hair is thick and healthy and down to my butt. I always hear that you shouldn't wash your hair this often, but it works for me. Do what works for you!!
Yep ... me too.
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »If you are not washing your hair, please stay at home for the health and safety of your neighbours
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My hair is really curly so I only wash it once a week, twice if I work out more. I also put coconut oil in it as a deep conditioner, and I have to wear a bonnet at night to keep the moisture in. I have to be really careful about the products I use, and rotate every few months. The money I've spent on failed shampoos and hair cream...
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I have long hair. Like... really long hair. Like, longer than you're thinking, long hair.
I shampoo the roots 2-3 times a week and condition almost daily. I'll usually rinse with water and then condition everything from my neck down. I also use oils on the ends of my hair.
p.s. every now and then i do a deep condition, and I also use henna for my hair's integrity. You can tell my hair is now darker and all one color vs. the picture. 0 -
Since changing over to an all natural shampoo, I wash every 3rd day otherwise it used to be every other day.0
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Once I sleep on it, it gets squashed and I have to get it wet to whip it back into shape.
@jemhh - Have you tried the ‘over-night scrunch’ method?
It depends how tight you like your curls but to prevent the squashing and be able to wear it down every day I usually scrunch sections of my hair up into little balls and tie with a hair tie. After washing and styling my hair it hangs around my jaw line in fairly tight curls and this method keeps it that way another day. I usually tie two balls each side at the front, two at the top at the back and two each lower down for the remainder – think Bjork in the 90s lol.
I usually don’t have to use any more product especially if I use a water spray before scrunching, the left over mousse or hair spray is enough plus a little more spray on when I untie it all to keep it in place all day. If I wash and dry on a night it gives good shape in the morning, I haven't had to get up early for my hair in a good few years now!
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my hairdresser told me if you wash your hair every day you wash out some of the nutrients, weakening your hair. i wash mine every 2 days, usually after a run. if you wash every day use an oil or a leave in treatment. ask your hairdresser for the best ones to use. mine uses one on my hair when i go but i can never remember what it's called. she washes her hair, wait for it, once every 2 WEEKS!! eek, i couldn't go to work with hair that was 2 weeks dirty, but she has great hair.0
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Whenever it's needed - in this muggy weather, every 2 days. Use a good sulphate-free shampoo (I use one from Sally's), and an argan oil-based mask as conditioner. I don't condition the roots.
Batiste loves my hair and my hair loves Batiste, though, so I use that when needed too 0 -
every day.... I've had the same hairdresser for 15 years and never had feedback to say don't wash it so often! And I blow dry and straighten it every day too, lol. Frankly... if it's not coming out in handfuls or breaking or splitting then what the hell :-P0
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I think every hairdressers opinion is different on this - I also wash mine most days, mine told me so does she! we both have fine hair that gets greasy so it needs washed often. I sometimes use the dry hair shampoos but have read recently that too much use of that can break the hair and leave it weak!
Our hair suffers more by the products we use in it and heat than over washing.
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MeganMoroz89 wrote: »lrobson555 wrote: »What on earth has this got to do with exercise, you may ask!
I've been counting calories for a while now and have been exercising quite a lot too. I run or cycle 5 or 6 days a week and find that it works really well for me.
Not to gross anyone out, but when I workout I like to get my heart rate nice and high which means I sweat. A lot. When I get home I always take a shower and wash my hair meaning I wash my hair everyday - no one wants sweaty hair.
Anyway, last Saturday I went to the hairdressers for the first time in ages and she asked how often I washed my hair. I told her everyday and she looked horrified!! She said I should only wash it every 2-3 days MAXIMUM and that I should stop washing my hair everyday immediately!!
What on earth is that all about? Is washing my hair everyday really damaging it? Should I be putting up with the sweaty hair? How often do you wash your hair?!
I think that washing your hair every day strips it of natural oils that help nourish the hair. That being said, some people feel like they have to wash it every day because their hair looks greasy quickly. But you can always use dry shampoo on your roots so you can skip a day. It's definitely not necessary though, just do what works for you.
My hair is naturally curly which means it's dryer than it would be if it were straight so I only have to wash mine every 2-3 days despite working out more frequently than that.
i too have very curly hair. i do not use shampoo on it as it strips all the moisture. i wash with water and a leave in coconut conditioner states" for ethnic hair". i read years ago how damaging shampoo is for any hair, the more suds, the worse it is for your hair. so i tried, and it works for me! my curls are happy and yes i do workout, sweaty, everyday. 7 days a week, more on weekends!1 -
I have long hair; I must be careful with the type of shampoo because it can strip moisture and leave brittle hair. Every 2-3 days. If I need a "wash" in between I use a non-sulfate conditioner which does the trick.1
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Twice a week. It took me awhile to work up to this though. My hair is much healthier and grows faster now because of it because it's not brittle and breaking off.0
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