How often should you wash your hair?

What’s the meaning of life? Why is the sky blue? How often should I wash my hair? Life is packed with tough questions and while we can’t really help you with the first two we can help you out with the hair one!

How important is your hair-washing technique? 

It’s really important because you can’t have a healthy hair with an unhealthy scalp. “You need to make sure you’re cleansing your scalp properly, keeping it clean and ridding it of oil build-up and residue, which can lead to flaky scalps and irritation, Plus massaging your scalp when using shampoo will invigorate and bring blood to the surface, even helping to awaken dead hair follicles.”

How often should you wash your hair?

It’s really just as often as your hair needs it. “The general rule of thumb though is that finer hair needs to be washed more often as it can look greasy and separate more quickly than thicker hair types.”

How do you know if a shampoo or conditioner is right for you?

“I recommend choosing a shampoo based on your scalp’s health or needs. Meaning, if your hair is oily, go for a deep cleansing shampoo.

if it’s dryer.” Then, pick your conditioner based on your hair type. “If your hair is frizzy, choose a smoothing conditioner, choose a conditioner that’s hydrating.

Do you support the double shampoo?

“It depends how long it has been between washes, If you can’t get a good lather on the first wash because it’s been a few days since your last shampoo, I recommend going twice.” 

What’s the biggest mistake people make when washing their hair? 

“Not squeezing out excess water from your hair after shampooing, before applying conditioner, your hair is like a sponge and can only absorb so much! If your hair is still sopping wet after rinsing the shampoo out, it won’t be able to absorb the conditioner properly, meaning you won’t get the most out of the product and you’ll likely end up using too much.”

What if you have really thick hair?

“If you have longer, thicker hair it’s really important to comb through your conditioner to help distribute it evenly through to the ends where it needs moisture the most,” “However, hair is extra prone to breakage when it’s wet and brushing can compromise the elasticity, so I recommend using a wide tooth comb.