You've probably already asked the hairdresser: How often should I wash my hair? .
Washing your hair every day is the best way to make it fall, so it's better to use a baby shampoo that is gentler... In short, preconceived ideas about the use of shampoo die hard. Our Overcare Paris experts are at your disposal to answer your questions .
What is certain is that washing is necessary to remove sebum and dirt, especially when you live in a polluted environment, when you are a smoker, when you practice physical activity or when you often have headphones on. head ! The pace depends first of all on the nature of the hair and the products used .
NORMAL TO DRY HAIR: ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK MAXIMUM
For hair that is neither too oily nor too dry , just keep it clean and healthy with one to two shampoos per week. Ditto if your hair is very sensitized by coloring, straightening and automatic use of a dryer or straightener. Or even for curly and frizzy hair, which are fragile hair textures by nature.
The best is to use a shampoo with as little detergent as possible, such as low-poo , for example, or formulas that contain little detergent.
In practice, low-poo fans recommend using a conditioner to replace traditional shampoo.
Tip: conditioner also contains cleansing agents, but less than in shampoo. As a result, the hair is washed, but not damaged. It is necessary to use them properly by applying the cleansing cream to wet hair, then gradually add water, to emulsify, and rinse thoroughly.
OILY HAIR: EVERY DAY IF NECESSARY
Hair is oily because it produces too much sebum . It is recommended to wash them as soon as you feel the need, either aesthetically or for well-being. And this every day if necessary, using a gentle cleanser that does not attack the scalp.
The ideal is to wash with a composition that contains surfactants which do not damage the hair fiber. Therefore, avoid cleansers with sulfates.
However, if you wash your hair daily, one shampoo is enough.
END OF PRECONCEIVED IDEAS
No, washing it regularly does not make oily hair quickly regreased unless you use a shampoo that is too detergent.
Nor does it cause it to fall out: the hair that falls out when washing is the one that is in the shedding phase , and which naturally falls out when washing.
And if a shampoo can't get rid of dandruff, it's not enough. In this case, consult a dermatologist who will prescribe appropriate treatment.
And if you want to know more, discover our article to boost your hair growth on our Overcare Paris blog!