Girls, everyone knows you’re hiding that greasy hair with a baseball cap or a convenient ponytail. Guys, we know you’re too lazy to shower every day, as well. But not scrubbing your scalp may actually be beneficial for those lovely locks.
Lee Heeter, salon coordinator at Headmasters, 809 Vermont St., says we only need to wash our hair two or three times a week. It may sound disgusting, but Heeter says that simply rinsing your hair with water and massaging the scalp will wash away almost all the grime.
Scrubbing with a full head of lather, while pretty in the commercials, actually causes much unneeded friction between hair follicles. The friction can cause your hair to look and feel textured. Using a conditioner and rinsing will reduce this effect.
Heeter says there are exceptions to every rule. People with oily hair probably need to wash daily. The same goes for those who use products such as hair color frequently.
Sometimes washing seems like a necessity. Julie Rocklin, Overland Park senior, says she washes every day, sometimes twice a day.
“I work at On the Border, so I need to wash my hair because I don’t want to smell like Mexican food,” Rocklin says.
Working out can also prompt some to think washing is necessary, but Heeter says there is a better solution to keeping your hair smelling fresh than running it through the ringer every day.
“After working out, go ahead and rinse your hair and use a light conditioner. It’s really just the bacteria that makes your hair smell, not the sweat.”
Heeter also says using store-bought brands can be damaging to your hair. His advice is to use a professional product, for both men and women. He added that women shouldn’t be afraid to use a product labeled for men.
“The shampoo can’t tell if you have a penis,” Heeter says.
Keeping your hair smelling good, feeling good and healthy can be as easy as rinsing and conditioning. Next time you’re wet and naked, remember to massage the scalp and focus on cleaning the hair that falls about three inches from the cuticle. The rest should take care of itself.
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