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Some people would rather eat old cheese than forego a daily hair washing. Others swear up and down that washing hair every day is a beauty no-no.
“Washing hair everyday will fade color faster, strip it of its natural oils and if the shampoo/conditioner is too heavy can be weighed down and static-y-it can be too clean,” says Kristin Steckler, a stylist at Tonic II Salon in Las Vegas.
Tony Promiscuo, owner and artistic director of Godiva Salon in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, disagrees. “The only way to have a fresh look is to wash and style your hair daily. Unless you are extremely fortunate and have unusual circumstances hair that has been slept in looks like it. However the proper shampoo is the key. See your stylist for a professional recommendation.”
“Unless you have extremely oily hair, you should try to forgo washing your hair daily as it strips hair of its natural oils that maintain the health and natural moisture balance of your hair,” says Tim Rogers, editorial stylist for Charles Worthington London. “In fact, many people prefer their hair 24 hours after washing or visiting the salon. It looks and feels its best and is more manageable with less frizz and easier to style.” Bring on the battle of the beauticians. As with pretty much everything else, there is no hard or fast rule about whether you should or shouldn’t wash your hair every day. It all depends on your hair type. If it’s really dry, your hair might start to resemble a squirrel’s nest, while those with super oily scalps might look like they styled their hair with Crisco.
Keep hair fresher, longer
So what’s a poor soul to do cuz sometimes you just don’t have time to lather up. No matter what you think about washing your hair every day, “dirty hair” has some inherent disadvantages (such as oiliness and that un-washed hair smell). The good news is that there are tricks of the trade to help you fool even the toughest critics.
Steckler swears by hair powder to keep hair fresher longer. “Hair powder absorbs a lot of oil on the scalp so it doesn’t look greasy. Also, don’t use a lot of products.” Dirty hair tends to hold shape better than just washed locks, so fortunately you don’t need many products, if any at all.
Set the stage
On the day you do wash your hair, Ann Marie Walts, a Redken Artist at The LOFT in West Springfield, Mass. (2nd Floor, 201 Westfield Street, West Springfield, Mass 01089/413-977-6041), recommends taking your time blow-dry styling your hair really well. “If your going to use a styling product, be sure it has a mild hold like Redken’s Satinwear or Fabricate,” Walts says. “The outside layer of our hair is called the cuticle. Blowdrying your hair in a downward direction will keep the cuticle closed, which gives your hair a nice sheen. To easily achieve this you need to use the nozzle that comes with your hair dryer. The purpose of a nozzle is to concentrate the direction of the airflow while not disturbing the rest of the hair. It makes the air coming out of your hairdryer more streamlined. I do hair for a lot of hair at shows, behind stage, and short of being fired, we always use them!”
Dirty hair smell be gone
So what about that dirty hair smell? “Redken’s Fabricate will work wonders,” Walts says. “You can apply it to your hair dry and it will not weigh down any hair type. The fragrance is fresh and clean.” If you’re in doubt about what products to use and how frequently you should wash your hair, Walts suggests a hair analysis. “If your haircare regimen is treating your hair’s specific needs, then yes, you should wash it every day,” she says. “Consumers would best benefit from having their hair analyzed,” she says. “This step is overlooked very often. And a store clerk will not be able to provide this service. Unless the consumer is a chemist and can truly understand a product’s ingredients, the correct choice for what her hair actually needs can be misleading. The quality of professional products versus non-professional cannot be compared. Professional products will save money the consumer in the long run, as salon shampoos are very concentrated and last a long time.”
Gettin’ dirty
According to Walts, medium to coarse curly hair can definitely go longer between washes. “Types that may have to wash daily would be fine, oily or someone who uses a lot of styling products everyday.” If you happen to run late one morning or even if you go unwashed on purpose, you can turn unclean hair into your advantage. “Make a finger-combed ponytail on the back of your head (avoid too much brushing as this increases the oiliness) and tie with an elastic,” says Rogers. “Twist a length of hair around the elastic, fixing it with bobby pins as you go. Let locks of different lengths twist out if they want to–the more effortless the look, the higher the glam factor. Second day hair is always easier to put up and will stay in place better than freshly washed hair.”
Products for second-day hair
As for products, if your hair is curly, revitalize it with water and gentle scrunching. Curly hair tends to be dryer, meaning you can go longer between shampooing it. If it has become frizzy, work a little Charles Worthington London Results Brilliant Shine Curl Definition Mousse through each tendril, tackling it section by section. If your hair is flat, try a little backcombing to give it lift. Start at the crown and work your way around to the sides. You don’t need to backcomb all over, just enough to give it lift.
“Many companies, such as Charles Worthington London have introduced products to ‘fake’ the second day look such as the new, Results 2nd Day Hair Mud, which gives you just that texture without the wait unlike any other product,” Rogers says. Finally, if your hair is really oily, apply some talc close to the roots. “Massage it in gently to absorb the excess oil and then brush it out. Or, use a cotton pad to dab a little witch hazel onto the roots to absorb any grease.” Have curly hair? Fresh Curls Scrunching Spray Gel is great to spray on dry hair before you were to use your curling iron or flat iron. It is not your typical gel. No crunch and high shine. Hair will be smooth. Tame flyaways with Redken’s Glass. This is a silicone based product that adds high shine and softness. Only a couple of drops are all you need.
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Source by A. Covington
