No it just depends on the person. Diff peoples’ hair get greasy at diff points. Plus sometimes if you have long hair and you want to curl or straighten it with an iron for an event, having it a bit greasy can make it hold better, so sometimes not washing for a couple days helps.
Washing it everyday isn't very good for your hair (as in shampoo and conditioner not just washing with water) as it doesn't give your scalp time to replenish its natural oils. It becomes greasier quicker in fact. I wash my hair every second day, mainly cause I have work though and want it to look nice that and can't put it up cause it's short.
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Yeah, me too. I wash it either every second day or once in two days.
Rule of thumb I've learned is shampoo is for the scalp, conditioner for the middle/ends (depending on the length of your hair), and every other day is generally the maximum you want to do it. Unless there's extenuating circumstances.
Ofc, as punchmunchkin said, everyone's hair is different, as is their routines, and the quality of their water. Some people use apple cider vinegar or aloe vera instead of shampoo, some people leave conditioner on the tips of their hair, etc etc etc
You can try to increase the time between washing by not washing as often. Start with two days, three days etc. I wash my hair every 7-10 days after a period of slowly increasing the amount of days between a wash. I wouldn't recommend using apple cider vinegar or baking soda to wash your hair. Many 'No-Poo' methods aren't skin friendly and thus can damage your PH-balance. If you want to use a shampoo that is both body-friendly and low in chemicals, Baby shampoo is a good option IMO. It's about ten times cheaper than self-proclaimed 'chemical free' brands.
Complicated issue. My sister doesn't wash her hair, and she ofter uses lavender seeds to give her hair a nice fragrance (she just pulls them right of the plant). But if you're looking for a more durable solution, you could try scented herb oil (lavender oil, peppermint oil, etc.). Although those might be expensive. I suppose it might be possible to make your own by using cheaper materials such as dried herbs and put them in scentless oil, or better yet water as to not affect the natural oils of your hair. Perhaps you could try boiling lavender seeds, basil leaves (I like the smell, but perhaps not everyone) and rinse when the water has cooled? I am from a colder area however, so someone might have a better solution.
That's a cute idea, lavender oil and peppermint are usually not that expensive if you get them from the right place. Oils like rosehip and chia etc. are usually the more expensive ones but like you said you can make your own I think.
Seconding the greasy part. I've tried using coconut oil before-- depending on your hair type it can probably be helpful. I found it too greasy to maintain a routine with it (especially since I wash my hair at night). You could try oils specifically designed for hair and see how those work out.
This is so important for guys with long hair. Not shampooing everyday is something that is so well known to women that nobody really explains it. Your hair should NOT be washed every day or even every other day. You should use conditioner every other day and every three days or so. This makes your hair cleaner, better looking, and softer.
Also, if your hair is around shoulder length, then you should take a hair brush or large comb to brush the conditioner into your hair. The long hair makes it nearly impossible to get conditioner to every part of your hair without brushing it in. Just put the conditioner into your hair, slick it back, and gently pull the brush through your hair. Apply more conditioner if you feel the need.
Ofc, as punchmunchkin said, everyone's hair is different, as is their routines, and the quality of their water. Some people use apple cider vinegar or aloe vera instead of shampoo, some people leave conditioner on the tips of their hair, etc etc etc
Also, if your hair is around shoulder length, then you should take a hair brush or large comb to brush the conditioner into your hair. The long hair makes it nearly impossible to get conditioner to every part of your hair without brushing it in. Just put the conditioner into your hair, slick it back, and gently pull the brush through your hair. Apply more conditioner if you feel the need.