Is it good to wash your hair a lot?

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Shampooing is an essential step to help clean and protect the scalp. The frequency of shampooing varies depending on the location and condition of each person's scalp. So, is it good to wash your hair a lot and how many times a week should you wash your hair? Let's find out the answer through the article below.

1. How many times a week should I wash my hair?

Shampooing is a necessary step to help clean and protect the scalp, if the hair is not washed with an appropriate frequency, it will lead to greasy, increased oil secretion and dirt from the environment that causes itchy scalp. Oil-secreting glands on the scalp are located next to the hair roots, deep below the dermis, which secrete a suitable amount of oil to protect the scalp. In people with oily skin, the oil glands are more active, so these people often have a feeling of scalp tightness and want to wash their hair with a large frequency.
So is it good to wash your hair a lot and how many times a week should you wash your hair? Accordingly, a reasonable frequency of shampooing for most hair and scalp types is every 2-3 days. In case the scalp is very oily, greasy or the hair is too thin, you can wash your hair every day or every other day. After washing your hair, you need to pay attention to gently dry it with a towel because at this time the hair is weak and easy to break, rubbing vigorously can make the hair fall more and make the outer layer of the hair rough and easy. broken off.

Besides shampooing frequency, the choice of shampoo and conditioner also plays an important role, helping to protect and prevent hair loss. Accordingly, the choice of conditioner and shampoo depends on the type of hair and hair structure. Specifically as follows:
For dry, damaged or dyed hair, it is necessary to choose product lines dedicated to each of these hair characteristics to keep the hair soft, shiny and undamaged. . For very dry hair, it is not recommended to use shampoos with strong bleaching properties such as cleansing shampoos... with a frequency of more than 1 time a week; Should limit the use of products containing both conditioner and 2-in-1 shampoo, especially for oily scalp conditions; In the case of a scalp with lots of dandruff, greasy scales or itching a lot... you should consult a dermatologist for a reasonable treatment method. Besides, it is advisable to limit the scrubbing of the scalp vigorously because they can irritate the scalp, so only gently massage with fingertips.

2. Harmful effects of washing hair with hot water

Washing your hair a lot with hot water often happens in cold winter, because they help you feel comfortable because the scalp is warm. However, if this condition goes on for a long time, it will lead to a temperature difference and cause bad effects on the scalp as follows:
Scalp damage: Washing hair with hot water can lead to burning. scalp, because at this time the temperature difference between the environment and the water is very obvious. The scalp may appear red, painful when touched...; Increased secretion of dandruff and oiliness: Washing your hair with hot water is the cause of losing the natural oil layer on the skin. This causes the dry scalp to increase oil production making the hair quickly greasy. Washing your hair with too hot water also makes the scalp dry, scaly and flaky, not only reducing the aesthetics but also affecting the health of the scalp; Damage to hair structure: Hot water directly affects the hair structure. Because hot water breaks down collagen structure - nutrients that nourish strong hair. This leads to frizzy, dry and brittle hair conditions; Ease headaches: Washing your hair a lot with hot water causes the scalp to experience a sudden change in temperature from cold to hot. After washing, the scalp must again be exposed to the air, the cold temperature of the environment, and change from hot to cold. This process of temperature difference affects the blood circulation in the brain and causes headaches. In case this habit happens regularly, it can lead to chronic headaches.

To limit the bad effects when washing your hair with hot water, you need to pay attention to the following issues:
Wash your hair with warm water about 40 degrees, it should be mixed with cold water to achieve the appropriate temperature; Do not wash your hair with too many times, it is advisable to maintain the habit of washing your hair about 2-3 times per week. Should gently massage when shampooing, a reasonable washing time is about 7-10 minutes; avoid washing your hair for too long as it can cause colds; Do not wash your hair when you are tired, do not wash your hair at night; Do not let your hair get wet when you sleep, limit drying your hair too many times because the temperature of the hair dryer will make the hair vulnerable and dry; Add fruits and vegetables to the menu such as bananas, avocados, berries, beans, nuts... because these foods help keep hair shiny, strong and support healthy growth of the hair. Above is information on how to wash your hair properly. You can refer to and choose how to wash your hair so that your hair is always shiny and healthy.

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