Anonymous #1 2w

I heard not washing it for several days in a row after each shower “trains it” to reduce oiliness. Is this true?

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Anonymous #2 2w

I did this when I had a month of no responsibilities before I started a new job after classes. Yes it works and then you have to be consistent with a routine. Yes you also look like your head was dunked in a bucked of grease by day three so do this at your own risk. I washed my body but put hair in a shower cap. Didn’t wash for 5-6 days. Then started washing twice a week. That’s what worked for my thin but densely packed long hair w high porosity. But I also know it depends on hair type.

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Anonymous #4 2w

Which do you recommend

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Anonymous #2 2w

as a hairdresser no that is not true. the oiliness of your scalp has nothing to do with how often you wash it. it’s genetic and hormonal. not shampooing your hair can lead to hairloss though. you don’t want to leave oil on your scalp

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Anonymous #6 2w

i think people believe shampooing everyday is bad for their hair because they aren’t drying it. because everyone i’ve ever seen that has started shampooing and blow drying their hair more often has said their hair is more manageable, less dry, less oily, and less flakey. there are also studies that have concluded the same thing 😊

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Anonymous #6 2w

THIS‼️‼️ I plop (damp hair in a 100% cotton shirt) and I notice a huge difference when I do and don’t

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Anonymous #6 2w

Oh… was it just a weird coincidence then?? Cause it genuinely seemed to work for me

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Anonymous #5 2w

i like either batiste (also various types and budget friendly)

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Anonymous #4 2w

Whats your hair type?

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Anonymous #6 2w

uhhh it definitely is true. i’ve done this several times. the more i wash my hair, the quicker it gets oily. the less i wash my hair, eventually i can go 5 days until needing to wash my hair again. you CAN train it.

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Anonymous #8 2w

i think you’re right. over-washing your hair, or even your face, causes it to dry out and your body’s mechanism is to replenish it with extra oil. it’s no wonder only going ONE day without washing my hair that it gets crazy oily

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Anonymous #6 2w

should i do this with a cold blow dry?

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Anonymous OP 2w

Yes!

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Anonymous #3 2w

it may work for you but it’s not good for your hair long term.

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Anonymous OP 2w

using heat is fine. one study concluded air drying was more damaging than blowdrying with heat.

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Anonymous #4 2w

just a heads up dry shampoo is linked to hairloss because it clogs your hair follicles. basically anything but shampooing often is linked to hairloss. it’s great in a pinch but not ideal to use long term or very often

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Anonymous #6 2w

i did hear that as well. air drying allows too much moisture to stay in ur hair and they say not to sleep with wet hair either and i have a bad habit of that as a night showerer

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Anonymous OP 2w

if washing your face seems to make it oilier you might have a damaged skin barrier and could benefit from products that heal it like centella asiatica

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Anonymous OP 2w

absolutely! blow drying also helps with your scalp/roots looking and feeling oily ☺️

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Anonymous #5 2w

naturally curly, so i can’t wash everyday anyway. best at the roots in my case. but curly hair is usually v dry so 🤷‍♀️

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Anonymous #4 2w

i have curly hair and i wash everyday. that’s a misconception

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Anonymous #6 2w

That def isnt a misconception bc i too have very curly hair and cannot wash everyday

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Anonymous #5 2w

you can tho. it’s time consuming but you can. there are plenty of people with 4c hair that wash everyday. i have a degree in hair and i do this for a living. idc how often you wash your hair but i will correct information that is worth correcting. a significant percentage of black women admit to avoiding exercise to maintain their hairstyle. the idea that some people can’t shampoo their hair directly, negatively impacts peoples lives and i’m not ok with that when it’s just not true.

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Anonymous #6 2w

Maintaining their hairstyle is not the sole reason why some individuals are unable to wash their hair every day. It seems that you lack a comprehensive understanding of the matter. However, I'm bot about to argue w you. I strongly encourage you to further educate yourself on the matter, regardless of your degree. This isnt info worth correcting, it is simply the personal experience of some individuals. Everyone is unique, & washing hair daily isnt suitable for everyone.

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Anonymous #5 2w

i have been educating myself on this matter for 10+ years, that’s why i correct people because i understand the fundamentals, the chemistry, what current studies show, along w mountains of anecdotal evidence. i am an expert in curly hair. you say you won’t argue with me but you are lol. the argument against what i say is always just nuh uh and never backed up with any studies or actual information, just vibes and one person’s experience.

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Anonymous #5 2w

i can lead you to water but i can’t make you wash your hair with it… lol all i can do is tell you the facts but what you choose to do with it is up to you 😊 i spend hours of my life giving professional advice for nothing in return. i don’t do it to bash people, i do it to make their lives easier because i see the impact when people take my advice. if it ain’t broke don’t fix it but that doesn’t chance the facts

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