Maybe you even had some green juice if you were really on top of things.
The problem is, this daily habit of washing our hair is probably doing more harm than good.
“Not something we need or want in our hair.”
Abbey explained sulfates harshly strip our hair of its oils and nutrients.
Maybe a little oil isn’t so bad.
So how can we tell if our shampoo is safe?
First check the label.
Abbey recommends sticking with sulfate-free shampoos.
Next pay attention to the shampoo next time you’re in the shower.
“If it lathers a lot, it does [contain sulfates],” she explains.
“But it is important to allow it to do its work.”
Channel your inner Marsha Brady and sit in front of your mirror brushing your beautiful locks.
Keep your color
I love that feeling of leaving the salon with a new haircut and highlights.
There’s always a little bounce in your step as you check out your reflection in store windows.
We asked celebrity coloristMichael Boychuckabout his tips for keeping your color vibrant and clean.
Boychuck is not a fan of daily shampooing.
Work that through and let air-dry or style while blow drying for a shampoo-free, refreshed look."
Boychuck limits how often his clients shampoo to allow the hair’s natural oils to come through.
Fight the frizz
One unfortunate outcome of over-shampooing your hair is frizz.
Frizz happens when our hair is exposed to static.
Just think about when you walk into the house from a dry winter day.
When you take your hat off, your hair most likely stands up straight from the static.
Unfortunately for shampoo, the more we wash our hair, the dryer it will be.
“In dry winter weather, you will have more static and, unfortunately, frizz.
Maybe it’s just habit, but most women do it for appearance.
No one wants to walk into the office looking greasy.
Well surprisingly, that daily shampooing habit could actually make your hair look more oily.
Beauty bloggerMiranda Mendozaexplained daily washing can actually do the opposite of make your hair look clean.
Your skin tries to overcompensate by producing even more oil.
Oranj Studioowner and stylistTamara Daytonagrees.
“Adjusting the frequency of your washing routine can help your hair maintain its natural level of moisture.”
So what’s an oily girl to do?
The thicker your hair, the longer you’ll be able to go between washes.
Thin hair will show oil sooner, so your fine-haired friends might have to wash more often.
“The more thickness and texture to the hair, the more leeway you have.”
So how often should you wash?
We know daily hair washing is not the answer, but what is?
How can we protect our hair while still keeping it clean?
When your stylist shampoos you in the salon, he washes your hair twice before moving to the conditioner.
Your hair feels dirty, and just off.Salon Eva Michelleartistic designer Bryant Anthony recommends taking baby steps.
“If it’s daily, start by washing every other day.
Dawson recommends using dry shampoo that comes as a spray. "
This will not only do the same thing but leave your hair smelling fresh as a newborn.”
Just don’t do too much or your friends will be wondering if you’re going prematurely white.
