Every day washing the hair damages the scalp

Scalp and hair can be damaged by frequent washing
Hair and scalp are sensitive to daily washing in many people. Skin irritation and damage to the hair are possible consequences here. Those affected increasingly suffer from complaints such as headache, hair breakage or hair loss. In fact, the hair does not need daily laundry and this could even be harmful, reports the news agency "dpa", citing Jens Dagné of the hairdressing association Intercoiffure Germany.

"Unnecessary washing can lead to irritation of the sebaceous glands and trigger unwanted reactions," Dagné is quoted by the "dpa". The expert therefore recommends washing the hair only every two to three days, even though the hairline may appear greasy after just one day. One problem, why the hair is washed more often, is usually the "flat approach", which goes back to the fact that the hair greasy much faster than at the tips. However, this can be delayed.

Excessive hair washing damages the scalp. (Image: somjring34 / fotolia.com)

Tricks against the greasy hairline
For example, a foam for more volume in the wet hair can be sprayed specifically on the approaches, whereby the hairline does not re-grease so quickly, reports Dagné. For fine hair is also a volume powder suitable that is strewn and rubbed on the hairline. Special volume styling can be used against the greasy finish of fine, tiered hair. With these tricks "hair washing can be done at least one day later," quoted the "dpa" the experts. Of course, in the interim sports or heavy sweating, the hair wash should not be postponed, Dagné continued.

Natural hair care
In particular, the ingredients of shampoos can lead to impairment of the scalp and hair when used excessively. Here naturopathy is therefore on a natural hair care with the help of home remedies such as lemons, apple cider vinegar or green tea. For the different types of hair and scalp different means are available. For example, naturopathy knows special home remedies for oily hair, home remedies for dry hair and numerous different ways to relieve the symptoms of skin irritation or damage to the hair. (Fp)