Washing hair every day strips it of natural oils, which keep hair soft and strong. On the other hand, not washing it enough causes dirt, oil, and sweat to build up, leading to clogged follicles and scalp irritation. Both extremes can cause hair to fall out.
Washing hair every couple of days with a gentle shampoo, making sure the scalp is clean but not over-scrubbed, helps keep hair in good shape. It’s tempting to wash hair at night and hit the bed with it still wet, but wet hair is more fragile and breaks easily while sleeping. Similarly, tying hair tightly in ponytails or buns every day pulls at the roots and causes something called traction alopecia, which is hair loss from constant pulling.
Letting hair air dry before sleeping and opting for loose hairstyles helps prevent unnecessary stress on the hair.
