How often do you wash your hair?

The frequency with which you wash your hair depends on the condition of your hair. Basic guidelines are to wash your hair a few times a week for dry hair, and every day or every other day for oily hair.

Completely agree... I have very dry and thick hair that I used to shampoo every time I showered. The result was so damaged that I couldn't get it to do anything without gel. Now I shampoo every 3 days or so and it's much more healthy looking and I no longer have to use gel.

 

I have really thick and curly hair. I tried washing it every day and it was just a freakin' wreck. I talked to a couple of stylists and they said that for hair like mine, I should only wash it every other time at the most - going a couple days wouldn't hurt it.

When I wash it too often, it gets dry, frizzy and completely out of control. It causes my hair to break off more and thin out - something I found out when my hair was a LOT longer. In addition, it looks 100 times better the day after it was washed.

 

I just assumed everyone washes it evertime they bath, but apparently not...I guess its different for girls, but maybe not...

 

I wash my hair depending on what season it is and how much hell my hair has been through... In the winter, every 3-4 days, in the summer, every 2-3 days, and always right after being in the pool.

I always use shampoo and a heavy conditioner, and I switch my shampoos and conditioners every other time or two I wash my hair (I've only started doing this for the past few years, and for some reason my hair is better off than when I just used one type)

From the "proper hair care" rimbaud posted, I definitely need something with proteins, a lemon water rinse, and maybe even some henna every once in a while...

 

Wow! Props to the board again...

In the past I would shampoo my hair every single time I showered regardless of it it had been like second shower of the day or something...

Yesterday I read this thread, soI showered last night after playing basketball and shampoo'd because I was all sweaty and such, but this morning I didn't use shampoo as I would normally and it's worked wonders!

Like Jeff mentioned, I also have thick, curly hair that just gives me hell sometimes, but today it was completely different... soft and flat and managable and all that good stuff... I wish I would have discovered this 10 years ago!

 

That Fantastic Four comment got me wishing this was the Jessica Alba thread.

 

My hairdresser tells me to wash every other day......washing everyday is harmful to your hair. But of course there are instances when I just HAVE to wash it even if it's not a hair-washing day (ie. smoke, outside all day, sweaty).