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QuestionIs it bad if you wash your hair every day?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Washing your hair every day interferes with its ability to regulate oil production. Even if you have oily hair, try to wash it every other day at most.
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QuestionHow can I remove dandruff from my hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.True dandruff is a medical condition that you should see a doctor about. However, flaking scalp is often caused by dryness or product buildup. Try exfoliating your scalp and shampooing less frequently to treat this problem.
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QuestionWhile shampooing, should I use a lot of pressure to massage the roots of my hair, or should I go more gently? Will it damage my roots if I massage them too hard?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.You can apply as much pressure as your scalp can stand, especially if you haven't shampooed in a while. Don't scrub so hard that it becomes painful, or creates sores. As long as you massage carefully and correctly, you won't damage your scalp by massaging it.
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QuestionAfter washing and conditioning my hair, can I put a t-shirt on it to help it dry?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.Yes, you can definitely dry your hair using a t-shirt. This is a great method because it removes the excess water more gently, especially for curly hair.
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QuestionIf I wash my hair one day, can I just wet it the next day and skip the shampoo?Community AnswerYes, but if your hair becomes oily by the second day, it might be better to just wash it again. A spray of cold water is a good option if you don't want to wash your hair; however.
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QuestionHow do I reduce the amount of dandruff in my hair?Community AnswerDon't use too much shampoo and conditioner. Also, try a hot oil treatment at least once a month.
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QuestionWhat kind of shampoo should I use?Community AnswerYou can use any shampoo that suits your needs and preferences.
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QuestionHow can I make my African black hair grow fast?Community AnswerStay healthy, eat lots of veggies, drink water, get plenty of rest and take good care of your hair to encourage it to grow.
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QuestionMy scalp is dry and itchy but my hair can get greasy really quickly. What should I do?Community AnswerTry switching to a different shampoo or conditioner.
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QuestionMy hair gets dandruff often even though I wash it very thoroughly. What should I do?Mrviola195Community AnswerTry using a dandruff shampoo, as these can be more effective than regular shampoos and conditioners. You can usually find these special shampoos at drugstores.
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QuestionWhat if my hair frizzes up when I blow dry it?Community AnswerYou can put a straightening cream on your hair to keep it straight and smooth with no frizz, then blow dry.
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QuestionI use hair product every weekday before school. Should I also shampoo my hair on each of those days?Community AnswerLeaving products in your hair isn't healthy for the hair, and a good shampooing would be good for removing it.
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QuestionMy hair feels really dry after washing, what should I do?Piperazzi For LifeCommunity AnswerApply a leave-in conditioner or moisturizer after washing your hair. Although conditioners leave a film on the cuticle, it is not sufficient to maintain moisture. It is helpful therefore to apply a moisturizer or leave-in conditioner while the hair is damp or wet, to trap moisture in the strands.
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