Even after a shower, when I wet my hair, it is still smelly. I will try the dry shampoo

I wash my hair nearly every day. I only get my hair cut once a year, maybe twice. I always apologize to the stylist about how dry and damaged my hair is. They always say, "it it not! You're hair is so healthy!" Do what makes you feel comfortable.

I have to wash my hair everyday because it gets oily if not.
There are different hair types, if you have oily hair you should wash regularly, if your hair is dry then you can skip days. It's really different from person to person.

You know I think it depends on your own hair. I have to wash my hair every day. If I don't it just looks bad. Matter of fact everyon in my house hold does. (My mom use to cut hair and what not too.)

Though after the gym, I don't do a thing but simply walk out of the gym still sweety.

Yet, it also depends on the shampoo you are using. I can't use shampoo walmart sells. I have to get salon style shampoo.

Still, it depends on the person I guess. I just know I have to shampoo every day. If I don't I get the worlds worst rats nest.

An alternative choice is the shampoo that is no water. You brush it in. My hair is thick and is all the way down to my waist, so washing it every day is out of the question. It takes about 6-7 hrs just to dry all the way thru to my scalp! I wash mine every other day, and if I get all sweaty, I let it dry, and use the brush in shampoo. Works for me, and my hair is healthy.

I just don't wash it after I go to the gym sometimes. Sometimes I do, but before I started working out, I'd wash my hair about once a week, and now I've gone up to 2 or 3 times a week, which really sucks.

I think it depends on what you're doing the rest of the day or the next day. If you're going to want your hair to be fabulous, then wash it, but if you're going to class/work and you can put it up in a bun, don't.

I have to add: To the ladies whose hair gets very oily if they don't wash it every day. The problem is that you wash it every day. You scalp produces more oils because you're stripping it of oils every single day, the poor dear :(
I used to have a similar issue, and then I just started washing it every other day for a while, then every 3 days, etc.. You'll go through like a month of absolutely disgusting hair, but it was worth it to me. I'd just put it up in a bun most days.

I quickly blow dry my hair and then use dry shampoo and style. Works well for me!

This is exactly what I do, if for some reason I can't, I wear my hair back that day or style it somehow with gel, so it's looks wet anyways. LOL.

You could always just use conditioner to wash it those days.

I am a hair dresser and I know the rule....but.....I wash my hair twice a day and it stays healthy! I hate the smell of oily hair, and then mixed with sweat, really gross!

Besides that, if I don't wash my hair at least once a day my scalp itsches so bad I can't stand it!

I say wash away, just use a good conditioner on the ends, and do a cool water rinse, it help your hair stay shiny!

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i mainly just water rinse, but then again i have curly dry hair so this isnt a problem for me. otherwise i wash using a conditioner with no silicones. the only time i shampoo is on days i've been to the pool..

I could care less what is recommended. I will take dry hair over sweat stench in my hair. I sweat horribly and wash every single day. I shampoo about every third and on the other days I use a conditioner. It gets the stink out and makes me not feel gross from the sweat.

i wash mine everyday. the sweat and oil that builds up kind of counteracts the shampoo stripping away everything. and don't rinse and repeat, you should be fine!

you should definitely shower though!

Sometimes I will just do a water rinse IF I'm not as sweaty. I have naturally straight hair, so I wash, condition and air dry.I might dry or straighten my hair once a month or so. I sometimes do a deep conditioning treatment. I use this shampoo:
http://www.garnier.com.au/_en/_au/our_products/ingredient-struct.aspx?tpcode=OUR_PRODUCTS^PRD_HAIRCARE^FRUCTIS^FRUCTIS_DISCOVER^FRUCTIS_PURE_SHINE^FRUCTIS_PURE_SHINE_KEY_FACTS&ingredient=1&prdcode=P41228

no harsh chemicals.

I think not heat styling will prevent more damage than anything else.

^this.
Only i condition it all, just not with a super thick and heavy conditioner, you may have to experiment a little

I shampoo mine every other day... or every 3 days if I straighten it... and my hair is fine.

I bleach my hair blond with highlights, so it's already damaged.. and washing everyday on top of that? Yea, thats a no go.

I use Colorese Sulfate Shampoo/Conditioner, and it makes a world of difference in my hair. It can be found at Sally's Beauty Supply, and is an equivalent to Pureology.

I'm a hairdresser :)
We recommend that hair is not washed everyday, shampoo damages your hair because it opens the cuticle to help remove dirt and oil. If you do this too much your cuticle becomes weak and damaged, allowing hair breakage, chemical damage, sun damage etc.

Never let your hair become 'squeaky clean' this is the first indicator that your causing damage to your hair cuticle!!

If you need to shampoo everyday, avoid using a harsh shampoo, try a purifying shampoo which is gentle on the hair because they are usually used to break down product and oil build up but are gentle to damaged hair(which could be caused by too much shampooing).
Make sure you condition, long hair should only need conditioning on the ends unless you have particularly dry hair.

Our recommendation is to wash every other day but we usually say this depends on lifestyle/length of hair/condition of hair. If you feel uncomfortable leaving your hair for a day after a gym workout then I would just say to wash it. Like I said above, just a gentle purifying shampoo and a conditoner(suitable for your hair type) will be best. :)

My hairdresser says the same thing. My understanding is that it's the shampoo that strips away the oils, not getting your hair wet. So, after I workout I take a shower and get my hair wet and massage my scalp as if I was washing it. Massaging your scalp is supposed to stimulate those oil glands anyway. After my hair dries, I might use a dry shampoo if it looks horrible.

I bought an all natural shampoo that has no sulfates to use most days (because I do wash it every day). I think it's called Avalon organics, or something like that. I tried the whole "no-poo" thing and HATED it soooo much. I went as long as I could looking like a refugee before giving up. I make sure to use a high quality conditioner, though.

Super hot water is horrible for your hair, I would be finding another hairdresser because she obviously doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. My hair is to my tailbone and I often struggle with the to wash or not question. It is horrible on your hair if you wash it too often. You need the natural oil from your scalp to make beautiful shiny hair. I get a lot of compliments on how soft and shiny my hair is and I believe it is because I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. Otherwise I dry it out and take away the shine. It is very hard to balance working out every day with non-oily hair though. :( I try not to worry about it until we are going out of the house.

How the hell did you find a thread from September of last year? Don't people check dates before responding to things?

my hairdresser told me i could scrub my head like i would if i was shampooing. also, dry shampoo is the bomb! big sexy hair makes a great one. but if ya dont wanna be spendy treseme isnt bad either. its great for styling too

could just rinse with water & condition. and use a headband when you work out.

but in case you have any skin issues - your hairdresser may like your cumulatively conditioned hair, but if it spends a lot of time near your face, your dermatologist or esthetician might not. If that's a worry, happy medium: do 1 (not 2) washes with at least a little shampoo, use conditioner (not leave-in), air dry or just give it a couple of blasts with a hairdrier.

(my hair definitely looked better after cutting washing down to a couple of times a week, but my skin freaked out)

I workout most days and my hair gets really sweaty but if I wash it everyday it gets really dry so I just rinse it while I'm in the shower!