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    Washing your hair every day? 7 reasons it's doing more harm than good

    Updated:30 Nov 2019 11:24 AM | Posted by
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    Do you wash you hair every day? Do you wake up early every morning just to get your shampoo fix? Can you not stand the thought of second day hair? 

    Well stop it. Now.

    Because while you may think that washing your hair every day is doing it the world of good, it’s actually doing the opposite. 

    I know it’s hard. I used to wash my hair every day too. But ever since finding out about the following seven reasons not to, I’ve learned to embrace the idea of a sleep-in and a shorter shower.  

    Reason #1: your colour won’t fade as much

    When you shampoo, you’re effectively opening your hair cuticles. The hair cuticles are what hold on to colour, so by opening and washing them every day you’re losing double the amount of colour you would if you only shampooed every second day.

    Reason #2: a little grease is good

    Do you curls fall within five minutes? Does your ponytail droop unless you tie it as tight as possible? A little grease and dirt in your hair makes styling so much easier. It helps to hold the hair where you want it, meaning less time to style and less hair spray.

    Reason #3: you won’t be stripping your hair’s natural oils

    By washing your hair every day, the natural oils produced by the hair and scalp are being stripped. These oils are what keep your hair healthy and shiny. If you give them a chance to work, you may just find you don’t have to wash your hair as often.

    Reason #4: you’ll tame frizz and increase shine 

    Even just one day without washing gives the hair’s natural oils a chance to shine. Not to mention it helps to hold down flyaways and tame frizz. If you have frizzy hair and you’re washing it every day, that’s a big part of the problem.

    Reason #5: you’ll be doing less heat styling

    If every time you wash your hair you have to also blow dry, straighten or curl it, that’s a lot of heat damage you could be avoiding. If you wash it less, you’ll need to style it less, meaning fewer split ends and less dryness.

    Reason #6: you’ll save money 

    Shampoos and conditioners aren’t cheap. And if you’re using both every day, they’re running out a lot faster. So save yourself some money and make your products last twice as long by using them half as much.

    Reason #7: you’ll have less product build up

    Most people wash their hair every day because they say it’s oily and greasy if they don’t. But the oil and grease could actually be a result of product-build up rather than not washing it.  By using shampoo and conditioner every day, the residue from each is building up in the hair, making it greasier and heavier. When you first stop washing it, your hair may take a while to adjust but once it does, you’ll notice less oil and grease and less need to wash.

    3 products to help kick-start a new hair washing routine: 

    1. Shu Uemura Art of Hair Clarifying Astringent Cleanser Cleansing Oil Shampoo - to remove product build-up.

    2. ELEVEN Australia Give Me Clean Hair Dry Shampoo - to get you through the transition phase.

    3. nak Scalp to Hair Energise Conditioner - a lightweight conditioner to help keep roots lifted (particularly great for those with fine hair who wash often because their hair is weighed down).

    How often do you wash your hair? Did you know that daily washing is actually bad for the hair?

    Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

    Review them now to earn points that you can swap for free beauty products in RewardsRoom.

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    204 Member Comments

    S-P 17 Dec 2020 10:50 PM

    I don't feel clean unless I've washed my hair (usually daily) and I find that using good products is the key to keeping my hair healthy.

    Susmat 3 Apr 2020 6:46 PM

    I wash mine twice a week and just rinse it with water if it looks like it needs it on other days

    Miramarmari 1 Mar 2020 1:00 PM

    So true

    Love bug 29 Feb 2020 9:43 PM

    I might be exaggerating a little bit but it can be super difficult sometimes if youre doing high intense work around the house or you exercise intensely or intense work or something.... basically something that will make you sweat like crazy

    Its tough not to wash it and shampoo it maybe dry shampoo can do good but it can only do so much

    Shop A Everyday 23 Jan 2020 9:59 PM

    I get it, but my fine hair gets so oily

    Rainbownerds 22 Jan 2020 10:37 PM

    I cant do a day not washing my hair

    onlyoni 22 Jan 2020 8:31 PM

    I now wash my hair every 3 or 4 days whereas I can see in the comments that back in 2017 it was every second day. I can't believe how much time I wasted every morning for years washing and styling my hair, and not really doing my hair any good at all.

    Shop A Everyday 1 Dec 2019 12:23 AM

    My hair is fine and thin, 7 days I can't, 3 at the most

    Meedee 30 Nov 2019 8:25 PM

    If I dont wash my hair often my scalp gets super itchy and flaky and my hair looks horrible. Ive tried delaying washing but it just wont work for me.

    You beauty 12 May 2018 11:57 AM

    I wash my hair as less often as possible. And it helps to keep my hair healthy.

    Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2018 7:03 PM

    Oh my hair would not go past 2 days, it's fine and thin and I exercise a lot so I sweat a lot

    bebeautiful34 12 Sep 2017 9:26 PM

    My hair is not on the greasy side so I wash it every second day.

    mamamickey 28 Aug 2017 8:40 PM

    I wash my hair when it needs it. Sometimes a week, other times 4 or 5 days. It's long and thick and I let it dry naturally. If I have to get my hair done, I will wash it beforehand though. I also use dry shampoo if it looks a little limp around the front. I must admit, my hair is in good condition with very few split ends. Such a difference from when I washed every 2nd day. I had very dry,crunchy hair - at times.

    onlyoni 19 Aug 2017 10:46 AM

    I washed my hair daily for years and years but now I wash it every second day. If I've been to the salon for a colour I try to stretch the washing until day three.

    My hair was feeling rather dry but I've found my hair is a lot healthier now and the style lasts longer.

    Heidi366 15 Aug 2017 7:34 PM

    When I was younger I went through a faze of having to wash my hair daily. The more I washed it the more oily it got and it was a vicious cycle of having to wash it all the time. These days I try to last as long as I can. Depending on my hair and whether or not I have had it coloured etc I can go from 2-4 days. I would say I wash my hair 2 a week usually, sometimes 3.

    Goddess..... 5 Jul 2017 2:06 AM

    True, I'm already doing this & I've seen the results & I've finally got my hair the way I want it to be.

    Margaret 322 6 Apr 2017 4:14 PM

    If I wash my hair every day it gets more oily, I try to hold out for every 3 days, but, depending on how hot it is, I have to give in and wash it every other day. I sometimes apply dry shampoo to stretch it for an extra day, if I want it freshly washed and styled for a certain event.

    zaraammar 26 Mar 2017 3:42 PM

    I wash my hair twice maximum thrice a week and as traditionally i am from India we have a tendency to oil our hair prior to washing. I strongly recommend it as it maintains the natural oil plus makes your hair super smooth after shower. OF course washing off the hair oil is stressful for beginners but once you get used to get you will be super happy with the quality and texture of your hair.

    Jill212 7 Feb 2017 5:33 PM

    When my hair is "dirty" it holds the style well, especially an "up-do", and people seem to comment that my hair looks good on those days. If my fringe is a bit oily I may use dry shampoo on the fringe only. So, I wash my hair every 3-4 days. It saves my hair and money!

    Stephanie2494 1 Jan 2017 3:20 PM

    My hairdresser told me washing daily causes more oil, so I now aim for two to three times a week. It has helped my hair

    Trish_D 29 Dec 2016 5:31 PM

    I haven't washed my hair daily for years and it's been a plus in the way my hair looks and behaves.

    rhian38 11 Dec 2016 1:59 PM

    I have never washed my hair daily. One: I am way too lazy for that. Two: My hair is very long and takes too much product for daily consumption. Three: I like to let my hair air dry, Aint got time for that everyday.

    dannievo 3 Dec 2016 7:39 AM

    I have scalp psoriasis, so on my good days when I'm not a flaking machine I can go for 4 days without washing. On my bad days when I'm using my scalp lotion and because it's an oily lotion, so I wash my hair in 1-2 days. I know a few people that washes their hair everyday and they lose alot hair.

    dannievo 3 Dec 2016 7:35 AM

    I have scalp psoriasis, so on my good days when I'm not a flaking machine I can go for 4 days without washing. On my bad days when I'm using my scalp lotion and because it's an oily lotion I wash my hair in 1-2 days. When I was trsining

    jodieleigh 30 Nov 2016 9:16 PM

    Honestly, I wash my hair maybe once a week? And it's never been healthier - would recommend using Delorenzo products, they're incredible

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