How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? Experts Set the Shampoo Debate Straight
that seem universal aren't always one-size-fits-all.“The truth is, there is no one answer to how often you should wash your hair,” , MD, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in New York City, tells Glamour. “Over-washing your hair can strip the hair follicles of their natural oils and signal to the body to produce more oil on the scalp, but under-washing your hair can lead to a and product on your strands.
Finding the balance between the two is crucial to having healthy hair follicles and strands."Finding that balance isn't impossible, though.
It just depends on your unique hair type and lifestyle. If your , for example, you'll likely want to wash it a few times a week—or anytime you feel like you “need” to, and maybe even double shampoo a few times too.
If your hair is dry, coarse, and/or textured however, shampooing that often could dry it out, and double cleansing isn't always advised.
