There are a few reasons why washing your hair too much could be troublesome. Honestly, if your hair tends to be very oily, you don’t color it, and you don’t heat style, then washing your hair daily should be completely fine for you, but if you tend to have dry hair, you color it, or you heat style after every shampoo, then washing it daily can just add to the dryness of your hair. Too much heat, is just plain and simple, too much heat. Your water can be another problem. If you live in an area with hard water, over washing is going to eventually take its toll on your hair. In this case, I recommend a water filter on your shower head, only washing every few days, and detoxifying treatments at your favorite salon once in a while to remove buildup. If you’re using the wrong products for your hair type, and you’re washing too much, this also can cause dryness. I always recommend professional brand hair products. I promise, your hair will thank you!
Tricks for long, healthy hair.
So, there is a lot of information out there about not washing your often to promote long, healthy hair, but I personally have a love/hate relationship with this. Too little washing can cause scalp issues, therefore causing hair issues to eventually follow. Too much washing can also cause another basket of problems. So now you ask, what is the key amount? Well, no head is created equal, but to start, every other, to every fourth is what I typically recommend. If your scalp tends to get greasy quickly, let’s do every other. If your scalp is a bit on the dryer side, let’s do every 3 to 4 days. On wash day, I love to get in the shower with a paddle brush (Aveda’s paddle brush works great), and really brush the scalp well, running the brush all the way through the ends (you can also do this the night before washing to bring the oils from scalp to your ends). Next, a good, professional brand shampoo, that is recommended by your stylist, and customized to your hair type. Really scrub your scalp well, making sure to get a good cleanse. I always know I’m getting a good cleanse when I can really feel the suds building up. A conditioner is always recommended as well, to keep your hair healthy and long. Leave conditioner on your hair for at least 3 minutes. Now, for styling products…. again, ask your stylist for recommendations, depending on how you like to style your hair. Either air drying or blow drying is ok, but PLEASE make sure your hair is 100% dry before any curling iron or straight tools are applied to hair. If using heat, a heat protectant should be used before applying any heat. Now, you should style your hair well enough that you don’t have to apply heat again until your next wash! This is key! Changing out your pillowcase to a satin or silk pillowcase is also a must! Trimming your hair is recommended every 6-8 weeks, if trying to maintain the length. If you're on a mission to get it longer, you can go 12-14 weeks! Only color your hair by a professional and listen to their advice on the healthiest options for your hair. I’ll add some photos of some of our favorite products! Always available at Salon Salon!
COVID-19 Hair days
So many people have been asking what to do with their hair right now, how to get through without their normal scheduled hair appointments. I say, now is the time to give your hair love, and extra attention! When do we have the time to let our hair air dry, do home conditioning treatments and pamper the heck out of it? Well, one product that saves my strands and smells ohhhh so lovely is the Aveda Nurtiplenish oil. It can be used as a pre conditioner, that you put in your hair before showering, leave in for 5 minutes (or over night), then wash it out, or put one to two drops in damp or dry hair, and leave it in all day (this is my favorite way to use it!). I absolutely LOVE this stuff and I think you will too!
Can't be bothered washing your hair?
AVEDA's dry shampoo is essential for those days when your running late. And, If your hair isn't naturally oily, sometimes it's good to go a couple days without shampooing in the shower. Also, it smells really, really good and people might hug you longer than usual.
Check out this tutorial to learn more about shampure dry shampoo and how to use it.
We have plenty at the Salon or you can order it straight from AVEDA.com.