In today's society, hair care products abound, all promising voluminous and healthy hair. The washing routine tends towards daily hair washing. But how healthy is daily hair washing really?

 

The body produces sebum, which is secreted by the scalp and sits in the hair. This sebum is an important protective layer against environmental influences, but only to a certain extent.
The scalp and hair are two different entities. The scalp consists of living cells, the hair does not. Both react differently to washing the hair with shampoo. Whilst it is healthy for the scalp to rid it of excess oils, shampoos can dry out the hair through daily washing.

Some people swear that their hair gets better if they don't wash it for weeks. This may be true to a certain extent, as it remains moisturised with natural oils. However, it is also important to remember that hair absorbs dirt from the air, which can only be removed by washing. Dead cells that are not removed from the scalp inhibit the growth of new hair, which is why the hair can take on a dull appearance after several weeks, which can only be improved by a haircut.
The scalp does not like it at all if it is not cleansed for weeks, as the pores become clogged with excess oil. The problem is exacerbated in people with dandruff.

Washing your hair every day is not necessary, even if you have very oily hair, and it is not healthy for your hair either. However, depending on hair type and scalp type, hair should be washed every second or third day, or at least once a week with a mild shampoo. If you have very oily hair, you can bridge the gap by using a dry shampoo, which absorbs excess sebum from the hair and gives it better volume. The dry shampoo is worked into the hair from the roots to the ends and the hair is then blow-dried into shape.