Hey everyone! I'm on a journey to take better care of my hair and I'm wondering if it's okay to wash my hair every day with just water. I usually use shampoo only once a week, but I've been told that washing my hair with water daily might not be the best thing for my hair. Is there any truth to this? Plus, how often should I really be washing my hair with and without products like conditioner and shampoo? Just to give you a bit of context, my hair is straight, light, and very fine. Thanks for any tips!
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I shampoo every day since I have short hair and I’m super active with sports. I just can’t stand having dirty hair post-workout. My hair definitely needs cleaning regularly, otherwise, it gets really gross!
Keep in mind, though, that daily shampooing can strip natural oils from your scalp, making it more greasy over time.
Honestly, I haven't used shampoo in years, just water! My hair looks and feels great. I think you have to find what works for you, but too much shampoo can be overkill.
So, you just use water? Doesn’t it get oily after a while?
Yep! It did for a bit, but my hair adjusted and it looks awesome now!
It really depends on your hair type and ethnicity! For me, I found that not shampooing every day lets my natural oils keep my hair healthier and less frizzy. If you have finer hair, maybe every 2-3 days is best?
How do you figure out your hair's porosity? I heard it's important for deciding how often to wash.
You could always do the water test: put some hair strands in a glass of water. If they sink, you have high porosity; if they float, low porosity!
I used to wash my hair daily, but now I only do it 2-3 times a week and condition in between. My hair feels so much healthier! I suggest trying to wash less and see how it goes.
Isn’t switching hard at first? I feel like my hair would be super greasy if I tried that!
It can be tough at first, but your scalp will adjust. Just listen to your hair!
I wash my hair daily since I hit the gym a lot and sweat a ton. However, I just rinse with water and don’t use shampoo every time. My hair doesn’t feel greasy that way!
I do the same! Water works fine for me on non-shampoo days.
Just make sure to use a good conditioner to help with moisture if you're rinsing every day.
I get that! I also prefer to wash my hair every day because after a busy day it just feels dirty otherwise.