How often do your wash your hair? Is it once a day, once in two days or weekly once? It is widely believed that it is not good to wash your hair every day. However, Hair Expert Javedh Habeeb, in his book called Hair Yoga states that one can keep washing their hair a number of times until you get it rinsed properly.
When you say you are washing your hair, you ought to realize that you are getting rid of dirt and particles settled in your hair. However, the recommended frequency of hair wash may vary depending on the type of hair you have got and its texture.
Those with dry hair can avoid getting hair wash done every day. If you do so, you will lose the natural hydration present in your hair which will lead to itchy scalp and dandruff. It is advisable to wash your hair twice in a week using a mild shampoo. You also need to use hair conditioner once you are done with shampooing. This is an important step as it is important for you to keep your hair hydrated throughout the day. You may choose to use coconut oil if you prefer the herbal way of maintaining hair.
If you find it irksome to see your hair oily with sebum? In that case, you can choose to wash it on alternative days. By washing, you will stimulate secretion of oil in your scalp. The lesser you wash, the lesser will be oil in your scalp. Further, you can protect your hair from getting damaged by heat by practicing to wash using warm or water instead of hot water.