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There\u2019s nothing worse than having greasy hair, especially for those who take pride in their appearance and style their hair regularly.<\/p>\n
While increasing the frequency of your hair-washing routine may seem like a good idea, it could do more harm than good.<\/p>\n
For those looking to restore their hair or try a new routine, several hair experts have shared their tips on how often to wash your hair, the ingredients you should be watching out for and whether you should be washing your hair every day.<\/p>\n
Trichologist Fabian Martinez at The London Hair Clinic told Express.co.uk shared the \u201cideal\u201d amount Britons should be washing their hair.<\/p>\n
Fabian said: \u201cIdeally you should wash your hair every two to three days, and leave it longer if you can. Because shampoo traps oils, it can actually make your hair more dry which can lead to breakage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cHowever, it also does depend on styling and heat etc which should be done as little as possible to avoid further damage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruby Jo Lomax, founder of hair, beauty and aesthetics education centre RJL Education, said how often someone washes their hair depends on their lifestyle and their hair type.<\/p>\n
She said someone with a \u201cnaturally greasy scalp\u201d will likely feel more comfortable washing their hair every day.<\/p>\n
Those with greasy scalps should also avoid using conditioner and extra products to stop scalps from becoming too greasy.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut usually when the scalp and skin is oily the person would still feel better and their hair looks cleaner after washing it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Hayley Walker, Justmylook\u2019s qualified beauty expert with over 20 years of industry experience, agreed with Fabian and Ruby that it will depend on a person\u2019s hair type, however, she also shared a \u201cgood rule of thumb\u201d to follow.<\/p>\n
She told Express.co.uk: \u201cThe number of times we should be washing our hair will depend on your hair type, but a good rule of thumb is to wash every two to three days to ensure you have a clean and healthy scalp.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Hayley said those with fine hair will likely need to wash their hair daily as this hair type is more prone to being greasy.<\/p>\n
People with fine hair have more hairs on their heads and each hair follicle has an oil gland attached. Because the hair strands are so thin, they then get weighed down leading to greasy hair.<\/p>\n
Those with thicker hair usually have to wash their hair less because their hair strands have a wider diameter. If the strand is wider then the moisture is prone to evaporating which can lead to dryer hair.<\/p>\n
However, Hayley said that doesn\u2019t mean you should be shampooing your hair less than every two to three days as \u201ca clean scalp results in healthy hair\u201d. The hair expert also revealed how often those with curly hair should wash their locks. She said: \u201cThose with curly hair should aim to wash their hair every four days.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimilarly to thick hair, curly hair doesn\u2019t become greasy frequently due to the hair strands’ delicate texture that absorbs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some people choose to wash their hair every day because of their hair type and lifestyle. Those who exercise daily or work in a profession where their hair gets more dirty will likely wash their hair daily.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Andrew, Fudge Professional Global Hair Ambassador and celebrity hairdresser said whether you wash your hair daily will also depend on your hair type and texture.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt\u2019s not necessarily bad for you but it may leave your hair dull and lifeless if you\u2019re not using the right products.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver-cleansing can strip your hair and make the colour fade quicker, so always use shampoos and conditioners for your needs i.e. blonde hair, think about the purple shampoos you can use daily so they\u2019re keeping your colour bright but without drying your hair out.<\/p>\n
\u201cTextured curly or coily hair will not need daily washing, so again you\u2019d be looking to treat your hair to once or twice a week washes, ideally. If you\u2019re someone who goes to the gym daily and sweats it out, then again, you\u2019re more likely to want\/need to wash it. But you can just do a single wash and use a leave-in spray conditioner and avoid daily heat styling and go for more air drying if you can.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Those prone to greasy scalps can use several remedies and methods to cut down on how often they wash their hair.<\/p>\n
Fausta Urte Geigaite, fashion expert and hair stylist from Glow Bar London said an oily scalp can be the result of genetics, hormonal changes, or even environmental factors.<\/p>\n
One of Fausta\u2019s \u201cvital\u201d tips is to choose the right products. She said: \u201cLightweight, balancing shampoos with ingredients like salicylic acid can help regulate sebum.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also suggested rinsing hair with lukewarm or cooler water as hot water can stimulate your hair\u2019s oil glands. Another tip from Fausta is to limit how often you touch your hair. She added: \u201cConstantly touching your hair can transfer oils from your hands to your hair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruby Jo said those with greasy hair should use a purifying shampoo that will cleanse the scalp.<\/p>\n
She explained: \u201cIt needs to be a shampoo that works on deep cleansing the scalp and hair, it acts like a detox, deep cleaning and removing any build-up leaving the hair looking and smelling fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bellissima ambassador and celebrity hairstylist Alicia Dobson revealed there are three ingredients we should watch out for in our hair products.<\/p>\n
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)<\/strong><\/p>\n SLS is a surfactant used in shampoos to create lather and remove dirt and oil. However, Alicia warned, it can be \u201cexcessively drying and damaging to hair\u201d and can even cause hair loss in some cases.<\/p>\n Alcohols<\/strong><\/p>\n Alicia said: \u201cAlcohols like propanol and isopropyl alcohol can make your hair excessively dry and brittle. Avoid products containing these alcohols.\u201d<\/p>\n Parabens<\/strong><\/p>\n Parabens are cheap preservatives used in cosmetics and hair care which can disrupt the body’s hormonal balance. Parabens have been associated with potential health risks, including breast cancer and early puberty in girls.<\/p>\n Formaldehyde<\/strong><\/p>\n Alicia explained that this chemical can be released from certain preservatives in shampoos. She said: It’s a known carcinogen and can irritate the skin. Avoid shampoos containing formaldehyde. Taking these factors and ingredient considerations into account will help you maintain healthy, well-balanced hair and a clean, comfortable scalp.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [ad_1] There\u2019s nothing worse than having greasy hair, especially for those who take pride in their appearance and style their hair regularly. While increasing the frequency of your hair-washing routine may seem like a good idea, it could do more harm than good. For those looking to restore their hair or try a new routine, …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[763],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8692"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8692"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8692\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/farratanews.online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}