Healthy hair requires constant maintenance and that includes regular washing, but experts say it could actually be making your hair greasy.
Everyone's curls are different, and most people find a routine that suits their type. The default option is to wash your hair every day, but that's not always the way to go.
There are many hair myths that can be overwhelming because it's hard to know what your hair needs. Luckily, Express reporters spoke to the experts and rounded up the top tips for keeping your tresses luscious.
Here's everything you need to know.
How often should I wash my hair?
According to experts, excessive washing can strip hair of its natural oils that keep it in good condition and we should reduce the number of weekly washes .
Foxy Locks haircare expert Saul Meskin explained: "Your hair is connected to your scalp by a follicle, and that follicle is connected to glands that produce vitamins and moisture that flow through the hair.
"If you wash your hair too often, you will remove all of the natural oils from your hair that are produced by the glands, meaning they do not benefit your hair and leave it dry and lifeless."
Simone Thomas, Hair Specialist at Simone Thomas Wellness , added: "Removing essential oils from hair is just one problem, along with dandruff and a dry, itchy scalp. It can also make your hair dry, brittle and more prone to breakage.
While celebrity hairstylist Jon Hala said, "You shouldn't wash your hair unless absolutely necessary."
You can tell whether or not your hair needs a wash by running your hands over it, and if it's still soft and bouncy, it probably doesn't need a wash.
Mr Hala added: "While the general recommendation is not to wash your hair more than once or twice a week, I would say you should only wash if your hair is visibly greasy.
"If your scalp is itchy or showing signs of flaking from dirt, it's definitely time to wash it. Remember that for a healthy scalp you need natural sebum for healthy follicles and washing your hair too often will reduce this.
What is the best way to gradually reduce hair washing?
Ms Thomas explained: "You can take an all-or-nothing approach, but as with many things in life, if you can make incremental changes, you will adopt a new healthy habit that your hair will thank you for.
"If you wash every day, try every other day, with a long-term intention of washing your hair 2-3 times a week.
"If your hair bothers you between washes, there are great dry shampoos that scoop up excess oil from your scalp and add volume to your hair when it's looking and feeling dull and rough."
You can also change the products you currently use to slow down the smearing process, which will help you reduce washout.
Mr Hala said: "Make sure your new shampoo is 'light' so it doesn't weigh down your hair and lead to a build-up of oil and dirt.
"It would also be beneficial to use less oil-based styling products like serums."
What about oil-prone hair types?
For those with oily hair types, such as B. blond hair, there are a number of remedies and product ingredients to look at if you are still hoping to reduce washing.
Cally Borg , hair expert and Amanda Holden's personal stylist, suggested, "You could make a home remedy using an apple cider vinegar rinse, where you dilute the vinegar 1:3 and rinse your hair once a week.
"The idea is to detoxify and balance the hair and scalp.
"Alternatively , EveryGreen offers an 'anti-oxidant' shampoo and conditioner which is very popular in salons with clients suffering from oily hair as it balances the pH and leaves the hair perfectly clean without stripping natural oils. "
You can also consider a lighter shampoo or shampoo combination that's specially formulated for oily roots and dry ends.
Mr Hala said: "It should also contain more citric acid to help remove fat. Another trick is to apply shampoo to hair directly in the shower without adding water.
"Apply shampoo and run through hair for a few minutes to remove oil. Use cooler water to wash and cleanse.
"Remember that very hot water stimulates and excites the sebaceous glands, causing more sebum (oil/fat) to be produced, and remember to finish off with a conditioner, only using it from the middle to the ends of your hair incorporate."
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