To wash or not to wash hair?

My hair stylist told me i was washing my hair too much, every day. He said to cut it down to max of three days, best once a week. Then said he only washes his hair, when he gets it coloured. I've managed two days, hair feels bad and have itchy scalp. 1) how long does it take for hair to start cleaning it's self, 2) would just washing in water effect this process, 3) are the rewards at the end worth it. All views good or bad welcomed. and yes i know it sounds gross, so pease don't say it. Ta in advance.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I am a hairstylist of 12 years and also a master education. Everyone's hair is different. Your hairstylist only washing his hair when it gets color is weird. Sorry. Your scalp needs to be washed and manipulated. (massaged) You don't of course need to wash your hair every day though. Try everyother day. Also use good salon products and a reconstructor once a week.

Your hair also might be a little more oilier than your hairstylist. Hair does not ever start really cleansing itself. I don't know where he got that information. Your hair does good with the natural oils on it. But you don't have to go a whole three days or a week. Try every other day. what salon does this guy work at??? He needs to come to some classes about scalp treatment

Just read the above statement so adding to this...

Tons of condtioner does not help your hair. YOU should use a good conditioner. YOU only need about a quarter size depending on thickness and length ofyour hair. NEVER put conditioners and stylist products on your scalp. Work it from ends up. Alot of people will automatically apply products to scalp... What happens is product build up and most people will think it is dandruff... it is not

Shampoo is to cleans your scalp. That should be the only product you apply to your scalp unless it is a scalp treatment. Only use a dime size of shampoo for the hair.

I would suggest to go to another stylist and ask for a referral of products for your hair. If you need a referal I can help. I would suggest using some products from Davines.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I wash it every other day but when I'm not going anywhere at weekends, I leave it for a few days.

and only condition it every other time.

hair shouldn't be washed sooo much.

it takes time for you to get used to it but in time your hair will be fine.

and an other tip don't use products like hairspray it'll make you need to wash it.

also don't straighten it or curl it unless necessary.

and leave it to dry natural for a few times and just brush it.

To wash or not to wash hair?

well, I have really curly thick hair, and shampoo dries out any type of hair really badly, so you need to use extra conditioning and pretty much baby your hair. I have been using baby shampoo for the past month and loads of conditioner instead of regualr shampoo, and my hair has never been healthier, shinier, and softer. You should really only wash your hair about every three days, but since I work in fast food, I have to wash it pretty often. johnson and Johnson works really well.

Good Luck!!

To wash or not to wash hair?

once a week is enough still got all my hair

To wash or not to wash hair?

My stylist told me the same thing but I just cant do it. My hair gets soooo oily.

I am anxious to see your answers. Some people just cant do it. I wish I could. My hair would feel alot better probably.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I think there is a lot of truth to this. Shampoo strips your hair of oils and hairdressers have gone to school and learned all this stuff so I would trust him to the extent that your hair doesn't just gross you out. I read some interesting info the other day on Reader's Digest online regarding personal hygiene. You can go to www.rd.com and check it out. There was quite a bit about hair.

To wash or not to wash hair?

Well it depends how old you are. If your under 18, every other day should suffice and use a conditioner.

If your over 18 and past the greasy hair stage, wash it one day and then the next two days just use water in the shower and scrub your scalp to help remove any dead skin and oil.

Hair doesn't ever get to the point that it cleans itself. If your hair is colored, try to use cooler water when shampooing to help retain the color.

Also, if you have black or ethnic hair, a good scalp oil or 'grease' between shampoos helps get rid of the itchiness.

To wash or not to wash hair?

Hair does not clean itself, no jus washing it in water jus does nnot feel right (have tried it), Hair does not clean itself tought I und why u should not wash ur hair everyday, becomes really moisture less.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I wash my Hair every day,coz it tends to get really greasy if i don't.And when i got my hair cut the other day,my hair dresser didn't really say it was in a bad condition,so I guess it's up to you!!,If you have to wash it every second day,then go ahead,coz I'm sure you don't wanna walk around with dirty hair!!!

Hope I helped :)

To wash or not to wash hair?

would you leave washing your body for any length of time?No i don't think so. Your hair gets dirty in just the same way and maybe even dirtier what with all the pollutants in the air and so on. Wash your hair when you think it needs it and forget whatever your hairdresser has said just do whatever suits you. My hair is washed every day . i do not have bad hair days.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I've never heard of self-cleaning hair, but I'm pretty sure it would take months, if not years. Washing in water might effect the process, but just don't use a blow-dryer or towel dry, my best guess would be. Anything is worth self-cleaning hair!

To wash or not to wash hair?

I have been washing my hair every day for as long as I can remember back. I have frosted, colored, permed and anything else you can imagine to my hair. And every time I have gone in to a salon to have my hair done I get told what beautiful healthy hair I have. I use shampoo and conditioner that you buy in a regular grocery store, I only have it trimmed maybe every 1-2 years and my hair is just past my waist. There is no way on God's earth that I could go with out washing my hair every day.

To wash or not to wash hair?

I would believe your stylist. Washing your hair everyday strips it of it's natural oils and may make it weak. I wash my hair 2 times a week (more in the summer). It never looks like I have to wash it more often than that. Do you have naturally oily hair? Regarding the itchy scalp, do you use a lot of styling products? If so, try cutting down.

To wash or not to wash hair?

A lot of people find it necessary to wash their hair everyday but it's a catch 22. We wash our hair to stop it being greasy but in doing so we wash of the natural oils from our hair, also it has been said that the more we wash our hair the quicker it becomes greasy probably because your scalp will produce more oil to combat you washing it off. I try to wash my hair every other day and leave it whenever I can. To be honest though, I think it depends on the individual, some people just produce more natural oils whereas others have very dry hair.

To wash or not to wash hair?

washing your hair is a must to keep your scalp clean and grease free. but washing it everyday stimulates the pores in your scalp and actually makes it produce more oil this is why your scalp is itching its not supposed to be stimulated into workin so hard to keep oil on it . heres my advice.1) it takes about three weeks to recify over oil production by washin every three days using the finger tips without scrubbing too hard

2) you have to use shampoo as water doesnt have cleansing product in it

3) yes its well worth the effort as your hair will benefit from its own natural oil.

how to do it.

day 1 wash your hair not scrubbing and blow dry

day 2 run over with a straightner using a protective spray to keep the condition and keep it smelling good and lookin healthy

day3 tie it up

day 4 wash again

do this for three weeks and youll be amazed by the results.

To wash or not to wash hair?

i have to agree with infamoushairstylist, i am not a hair dresser, but i know my hair, i only wash it every 2nd to 3rd day, but i don't often style my hair, i just wash and go, therefor i don't use styling products.

i also only apply conditioner to the length of my hair, and then a tiny bit over the top.

i think maybe you should visit a new hair dresser, your one sounds a tad clueless....no offence!!

To wash or not to wash hair?

for best results wash your hair twice a week to much washing washes the natural oils out of your hair....

To wash or not to wash hair?

I wash my hair once a week because my hair lacks natural moisture and washing it dries it out even more.