Is It Bad To Wash Your Hair Everyday?

It seems almost counterintuitive that one would take a shower every day and NOT wash their hair each time. After all, you take a shower to get completely clean, right? So why shouldn’t the hair be included in that process?

Generally speaking, however counterintuitive or not, washing your hair every day should not be done. The sulfates and surfactants found in most shampoos strip the hair of natural oils. The scalp needs these oils to stay healthy and hydrated. (A dry scalp will often lead to dandruff.) It is recommended to wash your hair every other day, since this gives both the scalp and hair a break from the stripping.

If your hair tends to get greasy fast, you can wash it every day, but choose a moisturizing shampoo to do so, followed by a conditioner. As a note as well, don’t shy away from conditioner if you have oily hair. Simply avoid putting conditioner on the roots and you will notice your hair to be healthy and not get the “grease” look so fast.

Content Provided By: Alexia Hites