washing hair

United States
February 25, 2007 9:42pm CST
Do you think that you can damage your hair by washing it every day? I don't use a blow dryer, as I know that will dry it out.
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
26 Feb 07
My partner washes his hair every morning. He has said that is what contributed to him falling into the male pattern baldness. LOL I don't agree. There have been many times that I have washed my hair every day...but I also used a shampoo for every day washing. It is more gentle. and I also use conditioner that is not too thick so it does not leave too much behind to weigh my hair down. I think as long as you use a mild shampoo, there shouldn't be any worries about washing it too often.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
26 Feb 07
Yes and use a conditioner just like you said.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
26 Feb 07
People say you can but I wash my Hair every Day and have done for the last 25 years. My Hair is in good Condition but I do treat my Hair a lot to. I use a Hairdryer now, I never used to but my Hair is straight now as I have stopped having the Perms so I need to use the Hair Dryer.
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@sandie61 (2359)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I try to wash mine every other day so it does not dry out. I color my hair and that drys it out too. I do not blow dry mine either.
• United States
26 Feb 07
I have pretty dry hair, mostly due to coloring and such. I prefer to wash my hair every other day as opposed to every day. It helps it maintain moisture a little bit better. I think though if your hair is oily in nature, then it should be washed on a daily basis. Just my opinion. I have also found that not washing my hair daily helps it retain the natural oils which in turn helps it to grow faster.
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@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
26 Feb 07
Yes you can definately damage your hair by washing it daily. You have to be careful not to strip it of it's natural oils. Using a very mild shampoo and conditioner would help to prevent damage from occuuring. These days with all the pollutants in the air people have more of a need to wash it daily and there are many good mild shampoos and conditioners world wide.
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
It cannot damage your hair if your only washing it without using shampoo everyday. Use shampoo and conditioner at least 4X a week so that the natural oil will come out. If most of the time, you use blow dryer and iron for the hair, it really makes your hair dry and frizzy..
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I don't know about your hair. I don't wash my hair every day I wash it once a week, I know if you don't wash your hair it will get oily, am I right? my hair stays dry, I half to put grease on it. to keep it from drying out.
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@sellj75 (208)
• United States
26 Feb 07
My hairstylist recommended to only wash it every other day. Washing it everyday can dry it out, since it washed away the oils that help protect it.
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• United States
15 Mar 07
I don't wash my hair every day. I also don't really use product in my hair (gel, mouse, hairspray etc) unless I'm going out - and then it's volumizing product (I have thin flat hair). When I do wash my hair I use all-natural, organic shampoo bars and conditioner from www.lush.com so I don't have chemicals in my hair. I also don't use the blow dryer unless I'm going out. I prefer a more natural look and feel.
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@GardenGerty (157674)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I think it varies from person to person. If it feels dirty, and you wash it with a mild shampoo, it should be fine. My neice washes hers sometimes twice a day. You might concentrate your efforts on the scalp, it looks as if your hair is very long. Closest to the scalp is where most of the oils will be.
• Canada
26 Feb 07
I was told that my hair would be damaged if I washed it every day. I wash it a couple of times a week, and I have it cut short, so that seems to take care of it pretty well.
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
26 Feb 07
The best thing to wash your hair with if your going to wash it every day is Infuseum 23, using shampoo conditioner and leave in spray. It protects your hair as well as leaving in all the essential oils that need to be there no matter what, using this product won't damage your hair if you wash every day, it'll actually make it stronger. I wouldn't recommend using any other kind of shampoo every day unless it's deemed totally safe for every day use... And even some of those aren't good for you....
@villageanne (8553)
• United States
26 Feb 07
In winter, I do not wash my hair everyday. I wash it every other day or just twice a week if I can get by with it.It seems to dry out worse in winter. We have really cold temperatures here in winter. I think it may depend on where you live. In summer, I do wash it everyday.
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@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I guess if we buy a mild shampoo we can wash it daily. I don't, I wash it every other day with a dandruff shampoo.
@abhi07 (186)
• India
9 Mar 07
I dont think washing hair everyday can damage them, I've been washing my hair everyday from last 15 years i use mild shampoo and i've been switching brands also but till date i've not noticed any damage to my hair, on the contrary if i dont wash them i dont feel as if i'm bathed fully.
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@carmat (2849)
• Canada
27 Feb 07
I personally dont think that you can damage your hair by washing it everyday especially if you dont use a blow dryer.
@melody1011 (1663)
• India
10 Mar 07
I need to wash my hair everyday cause I have a very oily scalp and plus dandruff and if I dont wash it everyday, i get all itchy. Everyone tells me my hair will fall of b ut what the hey. I cannot live with the itchiness. I use a mild shampoo. I dont use conditioner at all unless its for a special occassion. I prefer to let my hair dry on its own. I've got shoulder length hair so it isint much of a problem. I think blow drying it rgularly makes the hair kinda brittle.
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@14missy (3183)
• Australia
9 Mar 07
I actually asked my hairdresser this a few weeks ago as my daughter and I both wash our hais each night. She assures me that as long as it is a good quality shampoo and conditioner, there is no harm in it. The ahrm comes from frequent bleaching/colouring/ heat etc.
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@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
27 Feb 07
I wash mine daily but it is very short. I do use a mild shampoo and conditioner. I think that washing hair daily can definitely strip it of its natural oils. Blow drying and straightning irons can really do a number on hair...if one uses those they should be using oil treatments and other things to replace oils to their hair.
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@aweins (4199)
• India
10 Mar 07
i think washing your hairs with lots of fresh water daily is no harm as there is so much of pollution that our hairs also become oily by the time we return back home , so when we give a nice shower to our body , i think there is no harm in washing the hairs with it too. yes, shampooing every time will definately spoil . or harm them as it will simpply make your fall.too much of chemical is not good. do it on every 3 day.or twice a week. never blow dry them.
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