Does washing your hair every day cause hair loss? Here are 5 truths about washing your hair →

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Scalp itching all the time

If you don't wash your hair for a day, it will become oily

I washed my hair too often and it fell all over the floor ...

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Will washing your hair make you balder the more you do it?

Let's take a look at this

5 common mistakes when washing your hair

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Myth 1

Over-washing or under-cleansing ✘

Regarding the frequency of washing your hair, textbooks once wrote that "hair should be kept clean and it is best to wash your hair 1-2 times a week."

Although it seems that washing your hair 1-2 times a week is not in line with everyone's lifestyle habits, it also reflects the importance of scalp oil to a certain extent.

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So how often should you wash your hair?

The answer is - you need to adjust according to your own situation. Excessive cleaning or insufficient cleaning is not good for scalp health .

If your scalp is not oily and your living environment is relatively clean , there is absolutely no problem in washing your hair every two or even three days .

If your scalp produces a lot of oil , and if you don't wash it for half a day, you will get clumps of oil, and if you don't wash it for a day, it will have an oily smell. Then it's okay to wash your hair every day . If necessary, you still need to see a doctor to see if you need to use medication to regulate sebum secretion.

Myth 2

Use a regular shampoo style ✘

After some friends discover treasure shampoo, they will develop a deep relationship with it and are always in a state of stockpiling and repurchasing.

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The good news is that these friends have found a shampoo that suits their hair type. The bad news is that long-term use of a single type of shampoo can easily lead to scalp flora tolerance .

Changing other products from time to time may make your "true love" match you for a longer time~

Myth 3

Washing too hard ✘

Many people use their long nails to scratch and rub their scalp when washing their hair, as if they are giving their scalp a bath.

In fact, by gently massaging the hair and scalp in circles with your fingertips, you can fully clean them while protecting the hair follicles .

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Although I admit that violent scratching is indeed very stress-relieving, but behind the stress relief is your scalp carrying the burden for you!

Myth 4

Rub your hair with a towel after shampooing ✘

After the hair is wet, the open hair scales make the hair more fragile, and rubbing with a towel can easily cause the hair to be damaged by tangling and folding .

The correct way is to press the wet hair with a towel to absorb most of the moisture, and then let it dry naturally;

Or after absorbing most of the moisture, use a hair dryer to blow air along the direction of the hair. When the hair is almost dry, turn off the heating function of the hair dryer and use normal temperature airflow to finish drying the hair .

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Myth 5

Sleeping with wet hair ✘

When the hair is not dry, the moisture in the hair will increase friction . Lying on the pillow can easily cause damage to the hair , especially hair that has been permed, dyed, or bleached, which will be more fragile and prone to breakage.

If the weather is hot, wet hair may also breed microorganisms and become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi.

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The above 5 common mistakes in washing hair

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Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

This article was reviewed by a doctor

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Editor: Yang Yali

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