Surprising result: Study reveals how often you really should wash your hair

Opinions differ when it comes to how often you should wash your hair. For some, the procedure once a week is enough, while others prefer to wash and style their hair every morning. But how often should you really clean your mane?

It is important to know how regularly your mane should be cared for. This is the only way to keep your hair and scalp healthy. We'll tell you what exciting findings science has to say about frequent hair washing.

This is how often people in Germany wash their hair

If you look at statistics, many people in Germany wash their hair very often. Loudvice.deEvery third German washes their hair every day. This is not only very time-consuming, but also far too much, most experts claim.

If you wash your hair too often, your scalp could become irritated. In addition, frequent hair washing stimulates sebum production. The result: hair and scalp become greasy even faster. So a vicious circle. On the other hand, cleaning too infrequently is not good either, as excess sebum, bacteria and environmental influences also damage the skin. But is that really true?

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Study reveals: Frequent hair washing is not harmful

But don't worry: the latest studies show that frequent hair washing is not as bad as often assumed. So for all of you who want to freshly clean and style your hair every day, here's what you need to knowStudyrecommended among Asian participants. The test subjects washed their hair 5-6 times a week. So pretty much every day.

The result: Daily washing does not lead to “over-cleaning”. Quite the opposite: the hair was actually shiny and well cared for. However, it must be said that the hair structure of Asians is sometimes completely different than that of Europeans or Afro hair. It is therefore not known whether the results can be transferred to every person.

How often should I wash my hair?

• Dry hair: 1 to 2 times per week
• Oily hair: every 2 days

Of course, it's up to you whether daily cleaning works best for you. In addition to the correct washing routine, experts recommend using a mild shampoo that gently cares for the skin and hair. You can always take a shampoo-free time in between. Because it is often enough to remove sebum and dirt from the mane with the right washing technique. Give it a try.

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