More and more women/men are deciding not to wash their hair, or to wash it less often. It's said that your hair will clean itself after a while. How true is that?
How often should you wash your hair?
A healthy scalp naturally produces the perfect amount of sebum, which protects the scalp. Shampoo cleanses the hair and scalp, but it also removes natural sebum. When you wash your hair with shampoo every day, you activate sebum production, making your hair greasy. Therefore, it is recommended to wash your hair about two to three times a week. For those with curly hair, washing once a week is very beneficial for the hair.
Tips for greasy hair
Here are 7 easy tips to combat greasy hair.
- Wash with cold water
Washing your hair with a lower temperature reduces sebum production on your scalp. This way, you can avoid having to wash your hair too often.
- Don’t massage
A scalp massage stimulates blood circulation. Good circulation stimulates sebum production, leading to greasy hair.
- Rinse thoroughly
Make sure to rinse out shampoos and conditioners thoroughly. Any leftover residue can make your hair look greasy faster.
- Conditioner
Be sure to apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends of your hair. This is where your hair needs the most care.
- Hands
Avoid running your hands through your hair. With long hair, you may be tempted to push it out of your face with your hands, which are often greasy. By running your hands through your hair multiple times, you can quickly make it greasy.
- Pillowcase
Change your pillowcase more often. Friction while sleeping can transfer grease to your pillowcase. By changing your pillowcase frequently, you can prevent spreading grease to your hair.
- Keep your hair up
When your hair is tied up, there is less friction with the scalp. This means your hair will become greasy less quickly. It's also important to tie your hair up while sleeping to reduce friction with your pillowcase.
Try out these tips and see what works for you!
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