How Often Should You Wash Hair

[giraffe_02]

People say that if you wash your hair everyday it can ruin it! Is this true? Because I cannot go a day with out washing it as I feel really dirty! I also go to the Gym and have to wash my hair again because it is all sweaty. What is the right thing to do?

[dot.hawkes]

I don't think it is the frequency of washing it is more about the product you use, maybe a gentle frequent wash shampoo and normal hair conditioner for at home and then a mild washngo shampoo for the gym, and less styling products the better

[angelx1]

hi giraffe
dont know y u feel 'dirty' if u go a day without washing ur hair-most people wash their hair 1 to several times a week.if u wash it evry day it washes all the natural oil that protects the hair to some degree out,so will leave ur hair v.dry.best to wash it 1 to 3 times a week with olive oil soap(the natural stuff u can get from health food shops,)as its v. mild,then leave to dry.all the chemical gunk('normal' shampoo & conditioner that most people use)is best avoided & not needed.advertisers would have us all believe their chemical products r needed-not true.its damaging to hair & body.hope this helps .(ps-the soap is cheaper too,all told)

[mccfluff]

i have long hair and wash it every two/three days, if i wash it more frequently i find it gets greasier more quickly, my tip wash two to three times a week but use a good intensive conditioner once a week, ob depending on your hair type, are you at the gym every day if not then try washing your hair only after you go to the gym

[dantheman123]

Peronally I wash my hair about 3 times a week but never use anything but walm water (No product of any kind) and my hair seems ok from in.

[shaneystar2]

They do reckon that if you just rinse your hair every day rather than washing it with shampoo etc it is better for the hair.
There was a discussion about this on here recently.All these shampoos and hair products contain chemicals that strip the hair of it's natural oils.
Anyway....I tried this tack and believe me it works..as long as you rinse your hair every day in warm water.My hair seemed to "go" how I wanted it and I didn't have the dreaded frizzies.But..I only lasted a week !
This guy doesn't have much hair ..but it makes interesting reading..not that I read the Daily Mail on a regular basis !!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles /news/news.html?in_article_id=389635&in_page_i d=1

[stephyker]

I don't think its really washing your hair every day that damages it, its the styling you do to it afterwards, with straighteners and hairdryers.

[fms]

i never wash my hair ever just give it a good rinse and soak through when i shower/bath i think as most of the other guys do its more to do with the produts or process you use
ps i am a bloke so admittedly the improtance of how my hair looks is rather different from the fmail i spose