{"id":1262,"date":"2021-10-20T07:12:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T07:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haircareclub.co.uk\/?p=1262"},"modified":"2023-02-09T08:08:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T08:08:33","slug":"what-happens-if-you-dont-wash-your-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haircareclub.co.uk\/what-happens-if-you-dont-wash-your-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Don\u2019t Wash Your Hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard about the \u201cno poo\u201d<\/em> method of keeping your hair healthy? Is it ACTUALLY healthier to not wash your hair? What happens if you don\u2019t wash your hair, whether for a few days or a few months or years? We are going to look into the answers to this!<\/p>\n

Is it healthy to not wash your hair?<\/h2>\n

\"Is<\/p>\n

On the one hand, not filling your scalp with chemicals can be very beneficial for your hair. On the other, not washing it can damage the health of your head and your hair!<\/p>\n

If you use gentle, natural cleaners you are better off than if you use chemical-filled versions – but still keeping on top of the health of your scalp can only be good for you. You can even use water only<\/a> (although that’s also not the best route very often).<\/p>\n

Sebum and dead skin cells can build up on your scalp, causing itchiness and even infections, so you will need to wash your hair, even if you don\u2019t use shampoo. Read on\u2026<\/p>\n

If you want to move away from products and go down the natural route, this is fine, and can even do your scalp good. However, never washing again is never the answer!<\/p>\n

To keep healthy and lustrous locks without \u201cwashing\u201d<\/em> your hair (ie not using shampoos<\/a> and products) you will need to keep a good cleaning regime.<\/p>\n

Your hair will need to be rinsed regularly with clean water, preferably in the shower, although a bath will work just as well.<\/p>\n

As long as your hair gets wet, and you massage your scalp with your fingers as if you were rubbing in shampoo, you can maintain the \u201cno poo\u201d<\/em> method.<\/p>\n

What happens if you don\u2019t wash your hair for a year?<\/h2>\n

If you simply step away from all types of washing and just leave your hair to do its thing, you may notice a few unpleasant side effects:<\/p>\n