How Often Should You Wash Your Hair

The answer may astound you, but here it is; Wash your hair as infrequently as possible. You may be reading this sentence again to make sure you read it correctly, but it is true. How can something you have been told your whole life: wash your hair every day, be so wrong.

So what does infrequently washing your hair really mean?  Well, lets start by explaining what shampoo does to your scalp.  It cleanses your scalp of dirt, but it also removes your hairs natural oils and doing that is not necessarily the best thing to do to your scalp or your hair. Removing the natural oils completely on a daily basis can cause your scalp to become dry and your hair to become not only dry but also brittle, which may lead to breakage and can cause permanent hair loss.

Now, I know some of you are reading this and thinking, there is just no way that you could go even a day without washing your hair.  Your hair is just too oily to skip a cleansing.  So what can you do?  Before you completely put down the idea of washing your hair less frequently, give it a try. Skip a day in between washings and see how it affects your hair. If you are not happy with the results, then the next best thing would be to use shampoo every other day and to either wash your hair with water alone or with a light conditioner on the days in between.

For those of you who find that skipping a day of shampooing your hair is doable, here are some steps to make your non- shampoo days a little easier. Dry shampoo can really help to absorb the greasy look an oily scalp sometimes produces. For women it could be a good day to try some new styles, perhaps wear your hair up in a fun new look.

In the end, the benefits of not shampooing daily definitely outweigh the harm that washing your hair can do.  Give it a try, it will make your hair look, feel and be so much healthier.

To keep your hair looking it's best you should always have a stylist that can offer you the best.  With over 50 years in the business, Donte's of New York is here to help you with all of your hair needs.  Visit us on the web at:  www.dontes.com or call today to learn how you too can have a head of hair that everyone admires:  480-483-8800.