How Many Times Should Be Crowded? This Is What The Expert Says

Illustration of shampoo. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Although it looks simple, washing hair can turn out to be confusing. From determining how often you have to shampoo to following the latest product trends, hair washing routines can make many people, even those who are used to taking care of their hair feel confused by themselves.

Many people feel fresh and clean after washing their hair, so not a few make it a daily habit. But, is shampooing every day really necessary? Or can it have a bad impact?

The rhythm is similar to washing your face. It's important to do it as part of a routine, but if done too often, it can damage the natural balance of healthy oil in the body which actually functions to moisturize, "said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetics and Clinical Research at the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, quoted from THE TODAY page.

According to him, washing hair is too often able to make hair dry, fragile, and cause skin irritation. This is reinforced by Perry Romanowski, a cosmetics chemistryist and founder of The Beauty Brains' site.

He explained that when the hair is wet, the hair stem swells and becomes more vulnerable. The process of dredging shampoo or conditioner can also damage the cumicula, which is the outermost layer of the hair.

As a result, hair becomes dull, difficult to comb, and easier to branch. For those who have sensitive head skin, it is recommended to be more careful.

"Decomitant exposure from shampoo can trigger irritation. Some people experience rashes and itching because they wash their hair too often," said Romanowski.

However, washing hair too rarely is also not recommended.

"If you rarely wash your hair, oil on your scalp will accumulate. This causes hair to become limp and can trigger ketombe," added Dr. Zeichner.

According to Kasey Bertucci, hairstylist and founder of Salon 120 West in Boston, the frequency of shampoo depends on various factors, such as hair types, textures, and their respective daily routines.

For those who like to wash hair more often, Bertucci suggests giving a two to three day gap between one shampoo and the next.

For curly hair or rougher texture, it usually has a skin on the head and a dryer strand of hair, so it can shampoo every five to seven days, depending on each lifestyle.

Romanowski added that colored hair should not be washed too often. Use a soft shampoo, be sulfate-free, and contain moisturizer.

The reason is, every time you shampoo, the hair color can fade slightly. So that the color lasts longer, wash hair every two or three days.

Thiner or smoother hair usually needs to be washed more often because it's easy to limp. However, choose shampoo with light ingredients.

"Avoid shampoo that contains dimethikone because it can accumulate and make hair feel heavy. For thin hair, it's better to use cyclomethhicone because it can evaporate naturally," said Romanowski.

Although it looks trivial, there are some common errors when shampooing can affect the appearance and health of the hair. According to Bertucci, the main focus when washing hair is on the scalp.

"There is no need to rub the shampoo down to the middle and end of the hair, because it will be hit by foam when rinsed," he said.

In addition, you may not need that much product. Just use a shampoo the size of a raspberry fruit for once.

What about changing the shampoo regularly? Romanowski said it was unnecessary.

"Rambut will not be 'immune' to shampoo. There is no evidence that shampoo will stop working after being used for a long time," he said.

However, don't forget the conditioner. If you don't use the conditioner, your hair will be more difficult to comb and can cause further damage.

"The conditioner also helps the hair appear and feels healthier. This is an effective way to prevent damage," he said.

The conditioner is even more important than the shampoo, according to him.

"The effect of the conditioner is much greater than the effect of the shampoo. So, pay attention to the quality of the conditioner used," he said.

When using conditioner, avoid applying it directly to the scalp. Start from the bottom of the ear and prepare it to the ends of the hair.

"If there are too many products on the skin of the head, the hair can look limper faster." concluded Bertucci.