Experts weigh in on the best approach to hair washing, considering scalp health, hair type, and lifestyle factors.
The age-old dermatologic debate over daily hair washing has been playing out on social media. Many users are discussing the benefits of alternating between regular shampooing and “no-pooing” – rinsing hair with shampoo alternatives such as apple cider vinegar, conditioner or plain water to help maintain natural oils. Scalp health is a key factor in determining the correct shampoo routine for your hair. Over-shampooing can dry out hair and make it more susceptible to breakage.
Failing to wash your hair and scalp well can allow dead skin, oil and styling products to accumulate and irritate the scalp, causing inflammation that may contribute to dandruff and even hair loss, says Carolyn Goh, a clinical associate professor of dermatology and founder of the Hair and Scalp Disorder Clinic at the University of California at Los Angeles. On average, wash your hair with shampoo every day to at least every two to three weeks, but it comes down to hair type, texture, age and whether you use hairstyling products, dermatologists say. Here are their generalised recommendations. Oily hair, thick hair and straight hair can be washed more frequently – usually every one to two days. The biggest determinant is the state of the scalp. “Activity of oil glands in the scalp determines how oily or dry the scalp and the hair is. As oil builds up, it transfers to the root of the hair, giving a greasy appearance,” says Joshua Zeichner, an associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. “More oil also contributes to dandruff, a condition where there is flaking and itching of the scalp.”as cleaning it too often may increase dryness, making it more fragile and susceptible to breakage. Also, certain hairstyles can’t be washed frequently. But the hair and scalp should be washed at least once every two to three week
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