Bleaching, dye jobs and heat styling are common in many of our hair routines. While it’s okay to use these hair processes every now and then, engaging in a combination of all three on a frequent basis is a fast-track to severely damaged hair.
When you have damaged hair, it’s important to know how to properly care for it, especially something as simple as how often you can wash it.
How Often Should You Wash Damaged Hair?
Because of this, he recommends washing severely damaged hair (hair with breakage, brittle ends and extreme dryness), no more than twice a week. If you can wash your damaged hair once a week without it getting too greasy, then aim for once a week. According to Colombini, the less you wash your damaged hair, the better.
Is It Okay to Brush Damaged Hair?
“Hair is most vulnerable to breakage when it’s wet and this goes for healthy or damaged hair,” Colombini says. With this in mind, he recommends using a wide tooth comb over a brush since it detangles and smooths hair with less tension and tugging than a hair brush.
Source:
L'Oréal
