The Shampooing Problem

In February, I continued expanding my knowledge on hair care, particularly when it comes to washing ones hair.
Here are my takeaways:-

• Different hair types have different suggested wash times, partly due to the rate of sebum- the oil on your scalp-produces, in addition to how curly your hair is. As a result, finer and straighter hair tends to allow the oil to spread down the hair shaft faster, thus making it greasier quicker. 
• In comparison, the curlier ones hair is, the more difficult it is for sebum to travel down the hair shaft, thus simultaneously allowing hair to be less greasy, and making it more dryer and more prone to be brittle. As a result, many people with curly hair types tend to have longer spaces between their wash days. 
• However, it is suggested that one should wash their hair, for straighter hair types, 3 times a week, and or curly hair types, at maximum once every 10 days.
•  Both overwashing and underwashing can lead to complications, with overwashing leaving hair stripped and brittle and underwashing leaving oil and product buildup, which can lead to hair being unmanageable, limp and smelly.

One should bear in mind when selecting a shampoo, exactly what the shampoo claims to aid. As a result, if for example one suffers from brittle hair, look for a shampoo with vitamin E, keratin, or some other hair-strengthening protein in it. If your hair is oily, look for a frequent use or clarifying shampoo that gently but effectively removes buildup. And, if dry hair is your bane, invest in a shampoo that assists in adding moisture to your locks.

However, know that no matter what shampoo you use, ensure that it is sulfate free and highly rated. Also, don't be afraid to change up your shampoo if it isn't achieving your desired results anymore.

Good luck, and happy wash day!!!