How often should you wash your hair?

[amandadawnj]

I workout almost everyday so I always want to wash my hair after because that's just gross, but I know you're not supposed to wash your hair everyday. So how often should I be washing my hair? What is the max I can do without possibly damaging my hair?

Thanks for replying!

[RebeccaBT]

@amandadawnjThis depends on your preference. However, I used to be an everyday hair washer and my hair would get so greasy. My stylist told me I was stripping my hair and I needed to calm down with the washing. Its been a few years now and after some getting used to I now only wash my hair twice a week. My hair gets less greasy, healthier and my color stays better! I hope this helps you find what works for you!

Best,
Rebecca 

[Meg557]

@amandadawnj I like to wash my hair every day for reasons like working out, etc. however it isn't great for your hair to do this. I limit myself to washing it every other day. I still shower everyday and just use a shower cap (which is good to use anyhow when you shower). try investing in a nice dry shampoo that works for you.

[sephoraaddict918]

Hi @amandadawnj !! I agree with the others that it is more important to find what works for your hair. I work out 4-5 times a week, but I only wash my hair once a week because that is what works for my hair. I also always doing a pre-shampoo treatment and deep condition my hair when I wash it.

[DianaHuynh]

I wash it at least once a day.

Its also virgin hair so it doesn't get much damage. 

Rarely curl.

My hair is fine and grows fast.

Hair cut twice a year at 4+ inches.

I know friends who wash once 2-3 hairs but they have dyed hair. Wear a shower cap to wash your body. 

Dry Shampoo? 

[solukky]

Same as you on workouts but try to limit to 2-3x a week! It will suck the first couple weeks but after a month your hair should be more use to it and a lot healthier!

[creasedshadow]

If your hair is otherwise undamaged, you can wash it every day without worrying about ruining it. Source: I have thin, fine hair that I've washed daily for a few decades, and my stylist comments on how healthy it is. Heat - either hot water, or hot hairdryer air - is going to do far more damage to your hair than frequent washes.

If you feel that your hair is taking some damage from frequent washing, you could try a cleansing conditioner, or see how it handles just being rinsed. I mean, sometimes I only need a quick rinse in the shower after a workout, so it seems reasonable that my hair might not need a full scrubdown every time.

Again, unless you have a really stripping, clarifying shampoo, the hot water is doing more damage than the washing. As long as you aren't taking scorching showers, wash as often as you feel necessary!

[missjeanie]

@amandadawnjI wash my hair daily.  I know that it's meant to be better to wait and do it less often, but this is what works for me.  I'm a strong believer that what works for one person, doesn't always work for another.  My hair is in pretty good shape, and if you're taking care to use good products, then I think you're okay.  Listen to what your hair is telling you.