WE ALL love the feeling of clean, fresh hair, but what if that daily wash is doing more harm than good?
Could washing your hair every day make it drier?
Verdict:
IT DEPENDS
Daily hair washing has a significant impact on moisture levels, and this effect is intricately connected to your hair's porosity.
According to Healthline, hair porosity refers to the capacity of your hair to absorb and hold moisture, impacting the passage of oils and moisture through the outermost layer, known as the cuticle.
Hair porosity, classified into low and high, reflects how effectively your hair can soak in and maintain moisture.
Beauty and style magazine Byrdie released a simple hack to find out what category your hair falls into by filling a cup with room-temperature water and placing a strand of hair into it.
Observe the hair over the course of five minutes. If the hair sinks immediately, you have high porosity hair.
If the hair does not sink at all and floats on top, you have low porosity hair.
Knowing your hair porosity is like knowing your skin type - it helps you buy the right products suited for your condition and determines what your hair needs to be in its best shape.
Low porosity hair indicates a tightly packed cuticle, resisting moisture absorption.
Daily washing poses challenges, as limited moisture penetration may lead to dryness, and excess washing can result in product build-up.
This can be balanced by reducing wash frequency, choosing sulfate-free shampoos, and opting for lightweight conditioners.
High porosity hair, characterized by an open cuticle layer, allows easy moisture entry but faces difficulty in retention.
While daily washing can be suitable, it demands special care: use sulfate-free shampoos, rich conditioners, and consider leave-in treatments or hair oils for essential hydration.
Before you make reaching for the shampoo bottle a daily ritual, take a moment to consider your hair's unique needs.
Strike a balance, pamper your locks accordingly, and watch them shine with health and vitality.
References:
1. https://www.healthline.com/
2. https://www.byrdie.com/
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