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How often should I wash my hair?
Every 2-4 days.
The main goal is not washing your hair every day. Over washing can result in extra oil in your hair. When you train your hair to be washed every day, your oil glands adjust to producing more oil to compensate for the loss of oils that your shampoo is stripping. If you have colored hair I recommend every 4 days. The less you wash your hair the longer your color will last. If you have oily hair it will be harder to go 4 days. Start by going every 2 days and keep reading for tips to help you go longer between washes.
How do I go longer between washes?
Shampoo Twice.
Keep in mind when you go longer in between washes there will be more build up. Make sure to do a thorough wash by shampooing twice. The 1st wash is to cleanse out impurities and the 2nd wash is to actually get the benefits from your shampoo. If you don't do a thorough wash your hair is going to get oily quicker because of previous build up that wasn't full removed.
Pick The Right Shampoo.
Picking a shampoo that works best with your hair type is a must. If you're using a shampoo that is too heavy or over stripping your hair it is going to get greasy quicker. These are the shampoos I recommend for each hair type. All products recommended are Amika because they're my favorite! All products are color safe. Click here to shop shampoo.
Fine Hair:
3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo
Mirrorball Shampoo
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo
Medium Hair:
Normcore Signature Shampoo
The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo
Mirrorball Shampoo
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo
Coarse Hair:
Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo
The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo
Mirrorball Shampoo
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Shampoo
Pick The Right Conditioner.
Picking a conditioner that works best with your hair type is also must. If you're using a conditioner that is too heavy it is going to weigh your hair down and make it greasy. These are the conditioners I recommend for each hair type. Click here to shop conditioners.
Fine Hair:
3D Volume and Thickening Conditioner
Mirrorball Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Conditioner
Medium Hair:
Normcore Signature Conditioner
The Kure Bond Repair Conditioner
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner
Mirrorball Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Conditioner
Coarse Hair:
Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner
Velveteen Dream Smoothing Conditioner
The Kure Bond Repair Conditioner
Mirrorball Conditioner
Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Conditioner
Do Not Condition Your Roots.
You want to condition your mid-lengths and ends. Conditioner on your roots will weigh your hair down and make it greasy.
Amika Shampoo & Conditioner: Mix To Get More Than One Benefit.
Just because you use the volume shampoo doesn't mean you have to use the volume conditioner. Say you're a cool blonde who's looking to achieve more volume. You could do the volume shampoo with the cool blonde Conditioner.
Prep Your Hair For Bed.
Do not go to bed with your hair wet. It doesn’t have to be the perfect blowout, just get it dry. Sleeping on wet hair holds a lot of moisture which get oily. Once dried Put your hair up with a scrunchie and wear a headband if you have bangs. This will keep your hair from getting oily from your skin. Using a scrunchie is important because it won’t put kinks in your hair. If you like volume put your hair up in a high ponytail. A high pony will also help protect your curls and prevents them from getting flat. Or do braids to achieve waves. Click here to read my blog post "Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Bedtime Hair Routine? 5 Simple Steps For Healthier, More Manageable Hair." to learn more tips on how to prep your hair for bed.
Dry Shampoo In The Evening.
Rather than applying in the morning apply at night before you go to bed. This will give it time to sink in and absorb all the oils. Plus you will wake up with volume and you won’t have to worry about white residue. My favorites are Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo and Amika Perk Up Plus Dry Shampoo. Click here to shop dry shampoos.
Brush It.
Brushing helps distribute the oils from your roots down to your ends. This helps keeps your roots looking fresh and your ends from looking dry. If you have straight or wavy hair brush once in the morning, once before bed and before you wash your hair. If you have curly or coily hair only brush if knots occur and before you wash your hair. Brushing your hair before you wash it breaks up build up in the hair, making it easier to remove when shampooing. Also make sure to keep your brush clean by cleaning it at least once a week. A dirty brush will make your hair dirty.
Hairstyles & Accessories.
If you get your hair done by me you have definitely seen me wear a hat. That's my day 3 or 4 style. I love hats but I know they're not everyone's style. Other style ideas are headbands, messy buns, ponytails, braids, and claw clips. For hairstyle ideas and how to's head to my Pinterest.
I hope these tips help you go longer between washes. Remember the main goal is to not wash your hair everyday. So if you can't quite make it to every 4 days that's okay. Especially if you're used to washing everyday, it is going to take time to adjust. Let me know if you found these tips helpful in the comments. Until next month.
Creatively,
Jessalyn
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