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<p> Shampoo </p> <h2>How often should you shampoo your hair?</h2> <div class="level2"> <p> Oily hair gets a bad rap, but the sebum your scalp produces is vital to healthy, shiny hair. Despite what shampoo commercials lead you to believe, washing your hair can be a key contributor to a bad hair day. Hair that is completely free of this natural oil can feel coarse and be dull and difficult to style. </p> <p> Most people don’t need to wash their hair daily, or even every other day. How often you should wash your hair depends on quite a few factors. The basic answer is that you should wash it once it’s oily and feels unclean to the touch. </p> <p> Straight and thin hair needs to be washed more frequently than curly or wavy hair. Straight hair is easily coated by sebum, which means it looks greasy much faster. Thick, wavy, or curly hair tends to be dry since the oil doesn’t coat the strands as easily. Sebum is an important part of beautiful, well-defined curls, because curly hair needs more moisture to stay soft and prevent frizzing. </p> <p> People with tight curls or textured hair should wash their hair no more than once a week or every other week, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. </p> <p> I recommends shampooing after sweaty workouts and anytime you wear a hat or helmet for extended periods of time. </p> <p> Gardening, cleaning, and other messy tasks may be cause for a wash. Dirt, dust, and pollen can all get trapped on the hair. Not only will these make your hair look dull, but they can also trigger your allergies. </p> <p> Styling products can build up on your hair and scalp and lead to irritation and damage. Frequent or heavy product use may mean that you need to wash your hair more frequently than if you skip the creams and sprays. </p> <p> Shampoo is designed to clean the scalp and remove excess oil. But if it’s overused or if you work it all the way down the length of your hair, shampoo can damage your hair. Shampoo strips the important oils the scalp produces and can leave the hair and scalp too dry. </p> <p> To prevent this, only shampoo the roots of your hair. The ends will be cleaned when you rinse the shampoo out of your roots. </p> <p> Your dandruff may actually be a sign of over washing. Dry hair, itching, and persistent flaking or dandruff are all symptoms of an overly dry scalp. But that doesn’t mean we should all stop washing our hair forever. </p> </div> <h3>Dry shampoo</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> Unlike the name suggests, the powder or spray cleaner isn’t actually cleaning your hair. Instead, it’s absorbing some of the oil and preventing your hair from clumping. But dry shampoo certainly has its place. It is recommended for people who physically can’t wash their hair or who want to extend the time between washes. </p> </div> <h3>Conditioner -washing</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> Washing with conditioner or “cleansing conditioners” is products that are meant to wash and condition the hair without traditional detergents. Washing with conditioner only is the most beneficial for curly, wavy, or dry hair. Simply wash your scalp like you would with shampoo. When you are done scrubbing, comb it through and let it sit for a couple of minutes before rinsing it out like normal. </p> <p> If you wash with conditioner only, be sure to avoid any hair care products, including conditioner, with silicone. Silicone can give your hair a soft, smooth feel, but it can also build up on the hair and make it limp and greasy-looking. Skipping shampoo means that you won’t remove any of the silicone buildup. Ingredients ending in -cone like cyclomethicone, dimethicone, and amodimethicone are all silicone. </p> </div> <h2>Summary</h2> <div class="level2"> <p> I don’t think there’s anything bad or wrong with washing with water only, and washing with water will remove actual dirt, pollen, and sweat, but the water-only method also leaves out any moisturizing you get from conditioner or hydrating shampoos. </p> <p> There’s no one-size-fits-all to shampooing. How often you wash your hair — and with what — depends greatly on your body, lifestyle, and preferences. The dirtier you get and the more oil you produce, the more often you have to wash your hair. </p> <p> If you think you are over washing your hair, try cutting out one wash per week or extending the time between washes by a day. Keep reducing it each week until you like the way your hair and scalp feel. </p> <p> Alternative shampoos or washing with conditioner are also great options. You don’t have to throw away your favorite shampoo, if you want to cut back on detergent-based shampoos, try adding in another cleaning method for one of your washes each week. </p> <p> Give any change in hair washing at least a month before you decide if it’s working. This gives your hair and scalp time to adjust. </p> <p> Unless you apply styling products, your shampoo is only meant to cleanse your scalp. Don’t wash the ends of your hair with it. The ends of your hair are the oldest, most fragile portions, and they need special care like added moisture. </p> <p> Conditioner is one of the most important steps for healthy hair, everyone can benefit from conditioner, people with dry hair should use conditioner every time they wash their hair. Pay special attention to the ends of your hair when you use conditioner. Despite what most people think, applying conditioner to your scalp can also be beneficial if you have a dry scalp or curly hair. Only you can find the right balance of cleanliness and moisture for your hair. </p> </div>