Ever experience dry scalp, too much oil, frizziness, or too many split ends in your hair? You may be washing your hair too frequently.
I had a friend who had a strict schedule of going to the gym every day, and when she went home she had to wash her hair or else it would be “too oily”. She would do the whole works - shampoo and then conditioner. I asked why and she said her “hair was just that way”. Of course everyone has different genetics but the problem is…
We all have a natural sebum regulation in our body (the process of controlling the amount of sebum produced by the scalp's sebaceous glands). One of the ways to help naturally balance this oil production is by washing your hair less frequently in order to better regulate the sebum. When you are constantly shampooing you are stripping the hair and scalp of these precious oils, the scalp overcompensates and overproduces leaving you in a greasy mess.
Shampooing frequently can strip away moisture not only from the scalp but also from the hair shafts, leading to dry, brittle strands and scalp irritation. Your scalp also has a microbiome… over washing will lead to issues like dandruff, inflammation, and even hair thinning. A balanced microbiome helps maintain healthy hair growth. You can, however, stimulate and scrub your scalp with your finger tips (not nails) to remove a build up of dirt and skin cells, it also promotes better blood flow.
Initially, some may experience greasier hair as the scalp adjusts to less frequent washing, but after a few weeks, most people notice their scalp normalizes, producing less oil over time. With less weight from the overproduced oils and maybe even products, you will see more volume in your hair as well.
Of course with all of these said we cannot fail to mention one of the most important factors for a healthy scalp and hair… shampoos and over-the-counter products you might have in your shower.
Most shampoos and styling products can contain harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, and silicones. It’s not enough to simply minimize or use these shampoos less, you should throw them in the garbage! Not only do they perpetuate the problem of dry scalp and split ends, but they are destroying your hormones with loads of toxins that they will not disclose. If you are going cold turkey with your favorite shampoo, try a quarter sized amount of our liquid soap for your hair and rinse with cold water. People rave about this for a shampoo replacement.
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