A great hair day can boost your confidence and make you feel like a million bucks. Some people prefer to wash their hair every day to get that fresh feeling.
But according to experts, this is a huge mistake and can do more harm than good when it comes to skin and hair health. Three hair experts have spoken about the rules for how often we should wash our hair, insisting there are certain times each week to do it and the 'simple' indicator that it's time to wash our hair.
"Foxy Locks" hair care expert Saul Miskin explained to "Express" why it is important not to wash your hair too much. to the hair. transferred to him."
"If you wash your hair too much, you will wash away all the natural oils produced by the hair follicles, which will do the hair no good, leaving it dry and lifeless." And health hair expert Simon Thomas adds: “Over-oiling the hair with essential oils is just one of the problems, it makes the scalp and scalp dry and itchy. It can also make your hair dry, brittle and more prone to damage." Fracture".
So when should we shower? "Hair should be washed only when necessary," famous stylist John Halla told the publication. To see if your hair needs to be washed or not, just run your hands over it. If the hair is soft and smooth, there is probably no need to wash it.
He adds: "While the general recommendation is to wash once or twice a week, I would say they should only be washed when hair is noticeably oily. If the scalp is itchy or there are signs of it. Flakes of dirt, obviously time to clean up. And remember, healthy follicles need natural sebum for healthy skin, and washing your hair regularly will reduce this.
It comes after a hair expert warned us to take a closer look at our shampoos to prevent further damage to our hair. Nicole Petit of Milk + Blush warned that the type of shampoo you use can also be an issue and shared some ingredients to avoid, including sulfates, alcohol and parabens.
He told Mirror. “Try dry shampooing your hair to add time between washes, and avoid overuse of ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and alcohol. There is a huge variety of products with an almost infinite amount of ingredients. but most treat specific hair problems.
Before you invest, look for recommendations that can benefit your hair the most. For example, dry hair will benefit from nourishing oils such as coconut, argan and jojoba, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can penetrate deep into the hair to nourish and hydrate. Oily hair, meanwhile, can benefit from rosemary, tea tree and peppermint oils, which help regulate oil production, lighten build-up and balance pH.
“Damaged hair will especially benefit from bond strengthening products to help repair weak strands. Curly hair can benefit greatly from castor oil and glycerin products, which act as natural humectants and help lock in moisture by preventing water loss.”
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