Calling all Ladies who wash every 2 weeks!

[rafikichick92]

I am one of you, and I was wondering why you chose to wash this infrequently, how you prevent buildup and keep your scalp pores from getting too clogged. Also, do you think this has any effect on how quickly your hair grows or the health of your hair and scalp? In short, I'm wondering how do you keep youur hair healthy washing this infrequently? TIA, everyone!

 

[JustKiya]

I think I wash every two weeks, and the main reason I chose that schedule was because - well, it works for me, and it fit into my overall regime well. The reason I said think is because I use an ayurvedic 'tea rinse' at the one week mark (the weekend I'm not washing my hair), and I feel that helps prevent any issues from the ONE product I use directly on my scalp. I only use a tiny bit of that during a scalp massage, which, in my mind, also helps nip any blockages in the bud.

During the week, I mist my hair daily with a water/humectant/tea tree oil mix, and sometimes I'll do a plain water rinse if my scalp is itchy.

I don't think it has any effect on how my hair grows - in fact I'm going it to encourage both my growth and retention. When I was washing my hair more frequently, I was also manipulating/detangling more frequently, and my hair did NOT approve. As it gets longer, I suspect I'll start to wash it more.

 

[rafikichick92]

Thanks! Now if only some other people would respond ...

 

[chebaby]

i use to wash every two weeks. and i will be honest with you. my hair has never been longer than between shoulder and apl. i didnt know about build up back then so i cant say on that but what i can say is that now i co wash every wednsday and shampoo and deep condish every sat. or sunday and i have no more breakage i lie to you not. i dont care how much i comb my hair(because i wear my hair down EVERYDAY) i have no breakage and now my hair is like half an inch from full apl