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How often do you wash your hair?

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NotSpaghetti Sat 14-Nov-26 08:25:22

Mine is long. I wash it gently every day in the shower.
I'm lucky that is seems to be in good condition.

I leave it longer (4 or even5 days) if I've had anything done to it - eg, some colour or a perm.

Generallt twice a year my hairdresser "does something" for me.
I think everyone's hair is different leaving it (say) a week may suit some people.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Nov-26 08:25:21

Every other day unless it’s really hot then it’s every day. (My hair is below my shoulders).

watermeadow Sat 14-Nov-26 08:19:24

Once a week. I give it a quick rub with a towel then go to bed. It dries very quickly.

Visgir1 Sat 14-Nov-26 08:18:03

If I can every 4th day but if it's lost its style every 2 days or daily.
I unfortunately I lost my longstanding hairdresser in the summer due to the saloon shutting that particular branch and moving miles away,( she was unable to get there consequently she's called it a day) so I have gone to my sisters hairdresser who has a waiting list of potential clients, he took me on as a favour to her but he's not got me right yet, hence the occasional frequent washing.

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 14-Nov-26 08:13:14

Yes, Georgesgran, I knew a woman who went to the hairdresser twice a week.
She had no interest in washing her own hair.

Bellasnana Sat 14-Nov-26 08:12:37

I go to the hairdresser once a week for a wash and blow dry, colour every four weeks. A blow dry only costs €12 here so it’s worth it plus I get a chat with my lovely hairdresser.

Georgesgran Sat 14-Nov-26 07:53:54

About every 4 days. My chin length bob is thin, fine and dries quickly, but I find it a chore too. I’m off to the hairdresser this morning, so that’s one wash I don’t have to do!
I have 2 friends who have hair appointments every week just for a wash and blow-dry.

Sago Sat 14-Nov-26 07:51:27

After a cut and highlights I can get away with 4/5 days but as it gets closer to my next appointment it only lasts a couple of days.
My hair is long and very thick,I hate drying it but obviously feel much better when it’s done.

LaCrepescule Sat 14-Nov-26 07:50:20

I have permission now to leave it! And in this freezing weather I can just pull on a hat 🙂

Greenfinch Sat 14-Nov-26 07:48:23

Once a week now that my hair has become very dry. I am thankful for that as I find it a chore.

MissChateline Sat 14-Nov-26 07:44:03

I too have a short pixie style hair cut. I have fine hair and unless i wash it daily first thing in the morning i look like a dandelion.
Even on holiday when I know I will be swimming after breakfast I would wash my hair to look presentable for the restaurant.
If I’m going out in the evening I might wash it again if I’ve been to the gym during the day.
I once had a hair treatment which had to be done on dirty hair and I was told not to wash it for a week. It was the worst bad hair week ever.

Vintagewhine Sat 14-Nov-26 07:42:18

I wash mine every 4/5 days. It's in a chin length bob and although thinner on the top it's still thick at the sides. It's much drier now and doesn't need washing so frequently.

tanith Sat 14-Nov-26 07:39:25

I used to wash mine every 2 days but I’ve gradually lengthened that to 4 days now. It gets greasy by day 3 but I just put it up then.

LaCrepescule Sat 14-Nov-26 07:28:21

I’ve started going for every 4 days. My hair’s in a pixie and is thick and on the dry side. My hairdresser says it looks better dirty! Still find it a chore washing it though even though I can dry it in 10 minutes. Just interested to know if I’m being slovenly!