I am going to try to only wash my hair every other day. Now, I do this with the full knowledge that I will have to suffer through a few greasy weeks as I adjust. I first got this idea when I read It’s Easy Being Green, but many a hairdresser has recommended it since. Here are the main benefits:
1. Save money on shampoo & water
2. Save time in the morning
3. Healthier hair
4. Hopefully longer-lasting hair color
Just to be clear, I will still shower every morning & likely wet my hair down (and maybe use use a touch of conditioner). Babysteps, people.
Will shampooing my hair every other day simplify my life? I’ll let you know.
Tags: going green, hair care, hair color, save money, save water, shampoo, wash hair
I only wash my hair every other day. I have very thick frizzy hair, so if I do it every day, it makes it worse. I do, however, put conditioner in my hair every day and I always leave it in for three minutes, whether or not the directions say to do so.
It makes a huge difference!
thanks and take care.
raelynn @ Kidz Comfort
I wash my hair about every 1.5 days, one morning, next evening, etc. I have pretty oily hair, but every 1.5 days seems to be enough to keep it looking clean, while still using less products and water and time than shampooing/conditioning every day. I also find the cheap-o ‘clarifying’ shampoo works great to deep cleanse (but I wouldn’t recommend for dry or damaged hair), and is only like $2 per large bottle, then I use a nicer-brand strengthening conditioner.
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I’m losing hair. Any suggestions?