How Often To Wash Your Hair & What’s The Right Way? - Hair Hygiene 101

‘How often should I shampoo my hair’ is a common haircare dilemma that is yet a mystery to some. While some prefer regularly washing hair to remove dirt and grease, others stick to a frequency of washing hair every 2-3 days. It is important to understand that the shampoo frequency depends on the type of hair since every hair type comes with its own set of do’s and don'ts. 

So, if you’re fretting over how often to wash your hair, Godrej Professional haircare experts are here with an easy guide on how often to shampoo and how to use a shampoo.

How Often Should I Wash My Hair?

On average, it’s recommended to wash your hair every 2-3 days. You can opt for alternate days or even every day if your scalp tends to get oilier than usual. Additionally, you can choose to shampoo your hair as and when you feel it getting itchy, dirty or visibly greasy.

But if you’re still unsure about how often to wash your hair, we have a quite detailed regime for you as per hair types. So, depending on your hair type and condition, you can stick to a routine that is most suitable for you:

1. How often to Wash Straight Dry & Damaged Hair

Naturally straight hair is the easiest to manage, but it is still a hit and miss when shampooing it. It can also turn dry and damaged due to external stressors like pollution and heat styling tools. Therefore, opt for washing your hair every third or fourth day. You can try the Godrej Professional Probio Honey Moisture Shampoo and Probio Honey Moisture Mask to provide your tresses with all-round nourishment.

This duo hydrates your locks from the roots to the length of the hair with every wash. It is made of jojoba oil, olive and wheat germ oil that hydrates hair, making it soft and naturally smooth.

2. How often to wash Curly Hair

Curls or extreme wavy hair can be in their glory one day, and look like a frizzled mess on another day. For such hair types, the natural oil production is lesser than other hair types which makes it prone to uncontrollable frizz. Moreover, with frequent washes, your curls can get dry and be susceptible to breakage. Therefore, it is advisable to wash curly hair once or twice a week. 

3. How Often to Wash Normal To Dry Hair

If you have hair that is not too dry or greasy, your hair type is usually normal. However, it is prone to dryness depending upon the changing weather conditions, pollution, heat or sun exposure. Washing your hair with a hydrating shampoo at least twice or thrice a week will keep it in good health, without retaining any dirt or grease build-up. Use the Probio Keratin Revive Shampoo to make your hair strong, soft and shiny.

This shampoo restores the hair’s natural keratin making it smooth and glossy. It creates a protective barrier around the hair strands to control frizz until the next wash.

Pro Tip: You can also use this shampoo if you have coloured hair!

4. How Often to Wash Chemically Treated Hair

'Extra care' is the mantra here for chemically treated hair that has undergone straightening, coiling or perming. These treatments can strip the natural oils from hair making them susceptible to damage, dullness and breakage. Use the Keracare Keratin Repair Shampoo twice a week to revive and repair your locks. You can also pair it up with the Keracare Keratin Repair Mask for best results.

The Keracare Repair Shampoo makes hair frizz-free with the goodness of grapeseed oil and wheat protein. They moisturise and strengthen hair to eliminate frizz and add shine to the locks. Its sulphate-free formulation is gentle on the scalp and promotes hair health with every wash.

A point to remember is that shampooing  is merely just a routine. It keeps your hair healthy in the long run. Whenever your hair feels dry or dirty, take that as a cue to wash it with a Godrej Professional Shampoo. Pick a few days in the week with less hustle and bustle to shampoo your hair with a product that is made for your hair type.

Now that you know how often to wash your hair, read on to find what our experts have got to say about how to use a shampoo for optimal hair care!

How to Use a Shampoo the Right Way - 6 Simple Steps 

Your hair and scalp health has a lot to do with your choice of hair care products. Using the right products, i.e. those that suit your hair type, can help you sport strong and shiny tresses. Therefore, you must always pick your shampoos and conditioners wisely to enhance your hair health. But, choosing the right products alone is not enough. Using the right products works well only when you use them the right way.

Hence, here’s our guide on how to apply a shampoo on your hair for fabulous, healthy, and glossy locks:

1. Brush Your Hair

Brush your hair using a wide-tooth comb before taking a shower. This will reduce tangles and also prevent shower-induced snarls. It’s a known fact that wet hair is more prone to damage. Thus, do not fiddle too much with your wet hair after you apply shampoo. Unless you have curly or coily hair, in which case, brush your hair only after applying a conditioner as it will make the detangling process super-easy.

2. Wet Your Hair before Shampooing

The initial step in the process of ‘how to apply a shampoo on hair’ is to wet your locks with lukewarm water. Lukewarm water helps open up your hair cuticles, allowing deeper penetration of the shampoo. Therefore, you must fully wet your hair with lukewarm water before shampooing it. Make sure that you use a shampoo that is suited to your hair type. You can consider using shampoos by Godrej Professional, that are available for different hair types and concerns.

Also Read: How to Choose The Right Shampoo

3. Rinse With Cold Water

Once you apply shampoo, rinse your locks with cold water. Cold water helps close your hair cuticles, making your tresses lustrous and smooth. Also, cold water will clean your scalp and make it less vulnerable to oil and dirt.

Also Read: Tips to Keep a Healthy Scalp

4. Apply Conditioner

After shampooing, you must gently apply a conditioner on your tresses and let it stay for five minutes. This will make your hair vibrant, silky, and smooth.

Also Read: A Guide on How to use Conditioner

5. Dry Your Hair Gently

Wash off the conditioner from your locks and use a towel to pat your hair dry. Do not rub your wet locks with a towel as it can lead to breakage and hair fall. Also, if you wish to add extra protection and shine to your tresses, use the hair shine serum from Godrej Professional. This serum keeps the sheen of your locks intact while also protecting them from UV rays.

6. Give Your Locks A Break

While learning about how to apply a shampoo on hair, keep in mind how often to wash your hair. Remember not to overdo it and let your breathe without unnecessary product interactions.

Now that you know how to use a shampoo for optimal results, make sure that you wash your locks in the right way to ensure nourished, lustrous, and voluminous hair. 

In addition to understanding how often to wash your hair and how to apply a shampoo on your hair, you must also invest time in searching for the right hair care products. There are several hair care products and hair styling products available at Godrej Professional that can help you level up your hair game.