Are you still washing your hair every day? If so, here is the ultimate guide on how to give up shampooing daily and why you actually should stop! Plus, there are many benefits that come along with “doin’ the dirty.” Keep reading to break the vicious cycle, with the help of a professional stylist!

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Why Washing Hair Every Day Isn’t an Option

How often do you shampoo your hair? This is a question I always ask when consulting my clients. There are many who are shocked when they answer “daily” and see my reaction of disapproval! I try to be nice but often cringe at the thought. The truth is that shampooing too often is not good for your hair.

I know some of you are reading this and thinking, “I have to wash my hair every day; it feels dirty if I don’t.” In my opinion, this is a stigma in North America that we feel the need to be very clean. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying to go on a bathing strike here. I don’t want you to get that ripe! But, if you are shampooing your hair every day, you are stripping it of all its natural oils, which will leave your hair feeling dry. Not only that, but you will also begin to overproduce oil to try and replenish what was stripped away, resulting in really greasy hair.

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So, why, you ask, should you stop shampooing daily? I mean, if it’s just making your hair greasy, can’t you just continue the vicious cycle? Umm, NO! First of all, if you are someone who dyes your hair, don’t you want it to last? Nothing is permanent. That’s right. Even “permanent” hair color will eventually fade. The less you shampoo, the longer your hair color will last.

Advertisement Also, let’s talk about shine. The more your hair gets to soak in its own natural oils, the shinier it will become. And, personally, I just love seeing some shiny, healthy hair! Speaking of health, if you are shampooing only once a week, that’s less styling. Besides the convenience of that last part, less styling means less damage due to less heat from a blow-dryer. This really is for the health of your hair! Let’s see how long you can go without washing and what hacks can help.