Don’t know how often to wash your hair? Here is an indicator not to be overlooked!
It’s a fact: many of us wonder about the ideal frequency of shampooing. Should you wash your hair every day or only twice a week? This is the million euro question, to which there is no general answer since it depends on several factors. For example, if your scalp is dry or oily, if you use a lot of products or not, the living environment (the city, the countryside, pollution, etc.). In short, in this regard, there is really no universal rule. Often, to know if it’s time to take out the bottle of shampoo, you simply have to observe your scalp. Beyond the classic “fatty roots” effect, there is an indicator validated by professionals. A crucial warning sign for the health of your hair and yet ignored.
Among the clues, we can obviously cite dandruff that is more present than usual. In fact, if you don’t wash your hair enough, dead cells and sebum remain on the scalp. This creates an ideal environment for the proliferation of dandruff-causing microorganisms. While they aren’t necessarily a sign that hair is dirty, not washing it often enough can make the problem worse. An itchy scalp also tells you that you better jump in the shower.
But the indicator that professionals recommend observing is indeed increased hair loss. Although it may seem trivial, this phenomenon is in reality an indicator of a suffering scalp. According to Lars Skjoth, founder of the Harklinikken hair institute interviewed by the British media Glamor, the main reason is simple: the accumulation of sebum, dead cells and product residue simply clogs the hair follicles. More simply explained: imagine your roots like a garden, if the earth is smothered, nothing will grow properly!
Worse still, this bad habit can lead to inflammation of the scalp, called folliculitis. This results in thinning of the hair. So, if you notice too much hair loss for no apparent reason (we normally lose between 50 and 100 per day), the reason could be shampooing too far apart. On the other hand, if it becomes worrying, do not hesitate to consult a specialist.
