Are you over-shampooing your hair?

Shampoo is designed to clean the scalp and remove excess oil, debris, and any unwanted flaking to the hair.

Not only does over-shampooing your hair dry it out but because hair is in the weakest state when wet, over-shampooing can cause it to weaken as well.

Though there is no specific answer for how many times you should wash your hair, our team of professionals recommends washing once every two weeks for naturally curly, and coily hair and for straight textures at least once a week. Though these are good recommendations you should pay attention to your hair in order to figure out the best schedule.

These are 5 signs you might be over-shampooing your hair

1. Changes in texture

If your hair lacks moisture because your natural oils have been stripped you may notice changes in your hair's texture. Frizz, dry scalp, and no longer well-defined curls may indicate you're over-shampooing your hair.

2. Split Ends

Hair is most fragile when wet, and the more often you spend time washing your hair, this is more time spent in its weakest state. Not only is you hair weak but this can cause dryness. This can increase the chances of split ends, a sign of distress in the hair.

3. Hair lacks shine

Healthy hair has a natural sheen to it, so if you notice your hair lackluster it may be an indication from over-shampooing. When shampooing you are getting rid of the hairs natural oils that condition and smooth the cuticle giving the hair its shiny appearance.

4. Fading color

If your hair dyed and the color is fading too fast, over-shampooing can be the cause. Each time you shampoo your hair you are stripping the color away from the strand. Shampooing less will help keep your color vibrant longer. Also, be sure you are using color-safe shampoo that is formulated to be gentle on color treated hair.

5. Dandruff

Minimizing your shampoo routine will allow your hair natural oils glands to moisturize and nourish the scalp to fend off flakes. We recommend using a moisturizing conditioner to assist in putting much need moisture back into the hair.