{"id":1312,"date":"2023-02-09T08:06:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T08:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haircareclub.co.uk\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2023-02-09T08:07:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T08:07:04","slug":"what-happens-if-you-just-wash-your-hair-with-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haircareclub.co.uk\/what-happens-if-you-just-wash-your-hair-with-water\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Just Wash Your Hair With Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, it can feel like there are too many hair products we are expected to use, and they are not always cheap or safe for our hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What if you ditched all those shampoos and decided to wash your hair with just water? What would happen?<\/p>\n

In this article, I explain what happens if you use only water to wash hair, both the good and the bad. I also explain how to switch to water-only hair washing while keeping your hair clean and healthy.<\/p>\n

Water-only Hair Washing: Does It Work?<\/h2>\n

\"Water-only<\/p>\n

Not surprisingly, there\u2019s a big movement behind what\u2019s called <\/span>water-only hair washing<\/b> or WO. You may also hear it being referred to as the no-poo method, meaning no shampoo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People who practice the WO method say they want to avoid the chemicals in most shampoos and conditioners, claiming these products strip out the good protective oils in their hair and scalp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using just water cleans the dirt and sweat from your hair, while preserving all the good stuff. So your hair stays moisturized and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But is this true? Yes, but only to an extent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is true that shampoo strips oils from your hair and scalp. After all, that\u2019s what it\u2019s meant to do. It removes excess oils and product build-up in the hair. In the process, it also removes protective oil or sebum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the problem with shampoos is that people often use them wrongly. They\u2019ll wash their hair too often with shampoo, buy the wrong kind of shampoo for their hair or fail to condition and moisturize their hair after a shampoo wash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you buy a good quality shampoo<\/a> that\u2019s right for your hair and avoid overwashing, your hair will likely <\/span>be fine<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, water-only hair washing can and does work for a lot of people, especially those with dry hair and sensitive scalps. You just need to take a look at Reddit posts to see all the success stories.<\/p>\n

However, the success of this method depends on what kind of hair you have. Some people have extra oily hair that only a shampoo can handle.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also need to adjust your hair care routine to ensure it doesn’t get too dirty and greasy.<\/p>\n

What Happens If You Just Wash Your Hair With Water?<\/h2>\n

If you are thinking about switching to water-only hair washing, here are the benefits and downsides to expect.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Washing Hair With Just Water<\/h3>\n