HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER?

For most Ladies, shampooing makes perfect sense. You hop in the shower, wash your face and body, and get your hair while you’re at it. But exactly how do you shampoo, and should you follow up with conditioner? If so, how often you should condition, and what kind should you use?

These are questions ladies ask so we’ve put together this handy guide to shampoo and conditioner! Read on to learn more about shampoos and conditioners, and how often you should use them depending on your hair length and type.

Shampoo

Shampoos are formulated to open up your hair follicles in order to remove dirt and oil, which is all fine and dandy until you shampoo too often. Committing this sin strips your hair of natural oils that are vital to hair health. The key is to shampoo according to your hair length and hair type.

Conditioner

Conditioner coats your hair with a layer of lipids to seal hair follicles and keep the hair shaft strong. Conditioner prevents hair from breaking. However, conditioning too often can turn your head into an oil slick.

How Often Should You Shampoo and Condition?

It depends on your hair type, oiliness, and length. Here’s a quick guide:

Short Hair

In general, if you have short hair that you’re getting cut every couple of weeks, there’s less of a need to condition.

Straight

Use a moisturizing shampoo nearly every day, as needed.

Opt out of the conditioner, since a conditioner may weigh hair down and dampen volume and texture.

Coarse/Wavy

Got coarse or wavy hair? Then you’ll need a little extra R&R in the form of a 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner to keep hair in line. Wash your hair three times a week with the 2-in-1 Shampoo/Conditioner, which is a nice balance of cleaning power and moisture so you don’t end up frizzing out.

Curly

Curly-haired guys should use both a dedicated shampoo and conditioner, since curly hair tends to be more brittle and dry than straight hair. However, don’t shampoo or condition too frequently. One to two times a week (for shampoo and conditioner, on separate days) will suffice.

Long Hair

The longer your hair gets, the easier it becomes for ends to get damaged. That’s because oils made by the scalp that naturally descend along the hair follicles can’t get all the way down to your ends, leaving them dry and brittle.

Straight

You can shampoo nearly every day. You’ll need a moisturizing shampoo and separate conditioner. Condition once or twice weekly on days when you’re not shampooing. If your scalp is particularly oily, try applying conditioner only to the ends.

Coarse/Wavy

Wash your hair three times a week to remove buildup so hair doesn’t look oily. Condition once to twice a week as needed on days when you’re not shampooing.

Curly

Don’t shampoo more than twice a week, and remember to use a moisturizing shampoo when you do. Condition once or twice a week on days you’re not shampooing. Since you’re already using moisturizing shampoo, you’re just doubling down if you shampoo and condition on the same day.