Should You Wash Your Hair In The Morning Or At Night?
Benefits of washing your hair in the eveningWashing your hair in the evening can be a soothing part of your wind-down routine, helping you relax after a long day.It can save time in the morning, as you wake up with clean hair, allowing for a quicker styling routine.Washing your hair in the evening can remove the day's build-up of dirt and pollutants and free the scalp to breath at night.Negatives of washing your hair in the eveningIf your hair is still wet when you go to bed, it can lead to breakage or frizz.Sleeping on wet hair can also cause scalp issues, like fungal infections.Depending on your hair type, it could look flat or less voluminous the next day.You do tend to sweat in your sleep so hair wont shine as much!Read MoreHere is exactly what you need to ask your hairdresser…How often should you wash your hair?Ok, so we've established that there benefits and downsides to the morning and evening washes —but should you be doing it every day? Every other day? Or… dare I say it, once a week?Once again, how often you wash your hair kind of depends on your hair type.“Hair washing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It should match your hair type, lifestyle and finish you’re after,” says Danilo Giangreco, session stylist and owner of Danilo Giangreco London. "Fine or oily hair may need washing every one to two days to maintain lift and cleanliness, while thicker, textured or drier hair can often go a little longer. The key is reading the hair, wash when the scalp feels congested or the style loses its intention, not just out of habit and always use professional hair care.”The conclusion“Ultimately there’s no definitive answer when it comes to deciding on washing your hair in the morning or evening,” says Ruby Jo Lomax, founder of hair, beauty and aesthetics education centre, RJL Education. “Unless you have hair at either end of the spectrum - fine or thick - it’s simply more of a preference thing - would you prefer to spend a little more time drying and styling in the evening for the sake of some extra sleep? Or are you more of an air dry, beachy waves person?” Consider your morning routine and plan accordingly!
