Does washing your hair everyday damage it?

Question

i've heard from a few people that washing your hair everyday can damage it, by striping it of the natural oils and all, but i naturally have very oily hair, if i don't everyday its very greasy and looks dirty,would it be bad to keep washing like i am? would a dry shampoo maybe be better to use?

Answer 1

Yes especially when you use hot water and it also depends on the shampoo/conditioner you use and how much of it.

They both dry out your hair

Answer 2

If you have african american hair, yes. Especially if it has been chemically relaxed. Black hair is really dry and doesn't produce as much oil as other types of hair.

There are some shampoos formulated to be gentle enough for everyday use for caucasian/asian type hair. Dove, Suave, Herbal Essences are a few.

Answer 3

not if you have very oily hair like you said.

Answer 4

it depends on your hair type, for hair like yours i think washing it everyday would be the best thing.

Answer 5

I wash my hair every day and my hair is very healthy and i don't have oily hair so i think in your case you will be just fine but just to be safe try washing it every other day  

Answer 6

  if your hair is oily, than you can wash it every day

  dry shampoo is only an emergency solution when water is not

  available and it leaves a white residue on your scalp

Answer 7

It depends on your hair type.

Most people with oily hair wash it daily to remove some of that natural oil and sebum in the scalp.   My husband has to wash his short straight hair daily too, because he has oily hair.

People with curly hair should not wash their hair daily because it is more delicate and dry.   People of African descent should not wash their hair daily because it requires moisture.    

Answer 8

I heard that it somehow takes the natural oils out of your hair....  

Answer 9

Try taking a shower every other day and don't use conditioner every other time you take a shower.  Shampoo actually strips your hair, yes.  Conditioner just tries to restore it.  If your hair is greasy, don't use what gives the grease back.  I used to have same problem.

Answer 10

well if you wash your hair everday its not healthy for your hair because your hair needs to let the natural oils sit in your hair so you should wash it every 2-3 days =)

washing it everyday will also make your hair fall out

Answer 11

yes it does damage it.  

Answer 12

Yes.  

Answer 13

If you have very oily scalp, than it's fine to wash your hair every day.  Most of the damage done to hair is by styling it, not washing it.

Answer 14

i think its probably ok to wash it everyday i didn't used to do that and when i started i didn't notice any difference