How Often Should We Wash Our Hair?

Even among physicians who specialize in skin, hair and scalp there is disagreement about the use of shampoo and its frequency of application. The ideal is to observe the behavior of your scalp and adjust the toilet to your needs.

Have you ever wondered how many times a week we should wash our hair? Is it good to use shampoo for it? What kind of components should it carry? The truth is that, in part, the answer depends on sebum, that is, a mixture of fatty substances in humans.

Sebum, mixed with sweat and skin waste, forms a hydro-lipid film that covers the epidermis, the most superficial layer of the skin, and protects it from external aggressions (bacteria, fungi, humidity, dryness … ). Therefore, when sebum is produced in excess, the skin is said to be “greasy”. 

In this way, what happens is that every time we wash our hair,  we eliminate not only impurities but also the layer of natural oils that our scalp secretes to protect itself. Here are some curiosities about washing our hair and how often we should do it. Keep reading!

Is it good to use shampoo when washing our hair?

The use of daily shampoo is relatively new. In the 1950s, it was common to comb and wash your hair at the salon without using shampoo once a week.  However, over the years, women began to wash their hair at home with the use of shampoo.

Regarding the use of shampoo, there is disagreement among experts about its use and how often it should be used. Some advise against frequent use of shampoo. These indicate that very little is known about its relationship to pH. Others say that shampoo is necessary to prevent sebum from accumulating in the pores leading to skin problems such as acne.

So how often should we wash our hair?

The answer therefore would be that it depends on several questions that we are going to deal with next.

It depends on the type of hair you have

If you have fine hair, your hair is more likely to look greasy, so it could be washed every 3 days. However,  thick, curly hair may be washed every 5 days or so. In any case, it would not be advisable to wash our hair every day, be it straight or curly.

Wash when your hair needs it

That is, when it begins to lose its shine and look more caked. Although it is recommended to spend time with your hair when you wash it. This means rubbing it in with your fingertips gently and letting the shampoo work.

Think carefully about the type of shampoo you are going to use

There is a certain type of shampoo whose composition is very strong and can damage the hair. Therefore, the ideal would be to use shampoos that do not have many chemical elements. Another option would be to use a nourishing conditioner or some other product that hydrates our hair.

Finally, now that you know a little more about the myth of shampooing and how often we should wash our hair, it ‘s up to you to dedicate your time to it. You could also significantly improve the appearance and health of your hair. Try it and tell us!