Should you wash your hair today?

A popular dilemma facing curliecues everywhere is:  How often should I wash my hair? The answer really depends on your hair texture, condition and your level of activity/exercise.  For example, I'm a runner (who perspires A LOT) with naturally curly hair.  My hair consists of several different textures from coarse, wavy to fine curls. So, I usually wash my hair every three days....about twice a week. I've found that if I wait any longer, my curls take too long to detangle. Plus because I am so active, I have to make sure I wash all that salty perspiration from my hair...which can lead to more drying and breakage.

However, there are some people who may be able to get away with washing their hair once a week...while others (with very oily hair) need to wash their hair every other day. A lot of hairstylists agree that you shouldn't be washing your hair everyday.  It strips your hair of its natural oils and even color if you've dyed your hair.

Here some questions that may help you figure out your washing frequency:

1.  What is your curl type?  Do you have wavy, loose, or tight curls?  Are your curls brittle, dry or oily? (The drier your hair, the less often you should wash your hair)

2.  Is your hair easy or hard to detangle?  Does your hair get harder to detangle if you decrease the frequency between washings?  (If your hair is hard to detangle, you may have to shorten the time between washings)

3.  Do you exercise often?  (Perspiration and curly hair don't mix.  It robs your curls of its natural moisture and shine)

4.  Is your hair prone to breakage and/or split ends? (If so, conditioning is key.  Take extra care in choosing the right products to CW your hair.)

 Remember, we're not talking about your traditional shampoo washing here.  We are talking CW...which is a lot less drying.  I hope this helps.  If anyone as any additional tips, feel free to share.