how often should you wash your hair if it is thinning?
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Most experts recommend washing your hair 3 to 4 times per week. When you wash your hair daily, the natural oil from your scalp doesn't reach your ends, which dries out your hair, making it more brittle and reducing it's shine.
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If your hair is thin and fragile, it's best to avoid washing it every day. “The consistency of washing your hair daily can thin and dry it, making it extremely brittle,” says Rivera. “Dry shampoo is a great supplement in between washes to avoid breakage,” he adds.
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How often should you co-wash? You should co-wash with a conditioning cleanser at least once or twice a week, depending on your texture and the amount of product you tend to style your hair with. Remember, it's a cleanser, so you should use it as frequently as you would a shampoo.
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shampoo once a week, condition 4x a week. shampooing every day will dry your hair out and you won't have that "shine" that your natural oils generate. Girls I know who really care about their hair will wash their hair only twice a week.
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['If You Have Fine, Thin, or Oily Hair. Wash every day or every other day, Maryanne Makredes Senna, M.D., a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, tells SELF. ... ', 'If You Have Medium-Thick or Dry Hair. Wash every two to three days. ... ', 'If You Have Thick or Curly Hair. ... ', 'Pro tip: Your lifestyle matters, too.']
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Typically, shampooing two or three times a week will help keep your scalp healthy and hair happy, Dr. Khetarpal says. But you may need to lather up more often if your hair is oily, and less if it's dry. (In between, your beloved dry shampoo can pinch-hit.)
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“People with fine hair should be shampooing three to four times a week, and using conditioner only one to two times a week,” he says. ... “Conditioner can weigh down fine hair so if you must use it, only use it on the last two inches of the hair for detangling purposes.”
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The Universal Formula If you wash your hair once every 2-3 days, you should be just dandy. The less you wash your hair, the more it trains itself to adapt to less washing. When your hair realizes it isn't being stripped down as often by the shampoo and other hair products, it realizes it can produce less oil.
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Try to limit hair washing to 3 times a week at most to preserve both your colour and the health of your hair, and use dry shampoo in between if you need to.
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Don't wash your hair everyday: The common mistake most women commit is washing their hair after every workout. Exercising can build up sweat and makes you feel that your scalp needs a good scrub. However, you should shampoo 2-3 times a week regardless of how often you sweat.
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Use shampoo only two to three times a week. This will allow your hair to stay strong and healthy, leading to better long term growth. If your scalp gets oily or itchy due to underwashing, you can increase the amount of times you shampoo during the week.
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Generally speaking, dry hair types should shampoo a maximum of two times a week, while oily hair types may require washing on a daily basis. If you have normal hair and don't suffer from dryness or oiliness, you have the luxury of washing your hair whenever you feel like you need to.
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“For a healthy scalp and hair, it is recommended to shampoo at least once every three days. If scalp concerns are heightened, shampooing daily can be beneficial to reduce the symptoms of itch, flaking and dryness.” Using shampoo with a blend of active and moisturizing ingredients will go a long way.
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Normal to Dry: Every Three to Four Days Marinelli suggests washing every three to four days, but if you feel like you may need to wash more often, incorporate a “conditioning rinse” every other day (instead of a full wash). Apply conditioner to your hair and rinse with tepid water.
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You don't have to shampoo every day. According to Redway, if you're doing heavy cardio daily, you should wash your hair two to three times a week. “Rinsing your scalp in between shampoos will help clean it.
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Bleach does the same thing, so shampooing every day just layers damage. Wash your hair every three to four days, especially in the first few weeks. Buy a gentle dry shampoo to spray on your roots to stretch the time you can go between washes.
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Thin hair can surprisingly look much less oily once it adjusts to less frequent shampooing. Start out by washing 4 times a week to start, eventually decreasing to 3 times a week. When you stop stripping the natural oil from your scalp, it's able to balance itself.