- A trend shared on TikTok is people washing their hair only once every few weeks.
- Some people believe that “hair training,” or washing your hair frequently, leads to a healthier scalp and hair.
- But some experts say it can cause hair loss and other scalp diseases.
People are jumping on the trend of not washing their hair for up to a month, but experts say it can lead to hair loss.
This trend, called “hair training” by TikTokers, focuses on people washing their hair as less often as possible, believing that it will train their scalp and hair to look healthier and more beautiful. They also believe that this habit will eventually make your scalp less oily, to the point where you won’t need to wash your hair as much.
hashtag #hairtraining It recorded approximately 164.1 million views on TikTok.
one of the most common Popular TikTok about hair training, hair content creator @cherries_87 says she hasn’t washed her hair in 33 days, which is only the third time she’s washed it this year. The video, posted on April 7, has been viewed 5.7 million times and received more than 613,000 likes.
“Before I wash my hair, I soak my roots in rosemary oil and use a leave-in conditioner overnight,” @cherry87 says in the video, adding that the last time she washed her hair was over a month ago on March 31. of her video, which she added was on May 5th.
Several people expressed skepticism about hair training, writing that their hair often gets greasy if they don’t wash it for a day or two.
“How do you only wash it once a month? My scalp gets so itchy if I don’t wash it for a few days x,” one person commented on @cherries87’s video.
Another wrote: “If you only wash your hair every month, that means you only wash your hair 12 times a year. That idea is so crazy.”
Some say that hair training can be a great benefit for those who want thick, shiny hair.
One person commented, “It’s better for your hair if you don’t wash your hair as often.”
However, some experts disagree and argue that this action can eventually cause hair loss. Fariha Anwar, a cosmetic doctor at Euromed Clinic Dubai, said: Health website Healthline If you don’t wash your hair, excess sebum (an oily substance that coats your skin) can build up on your scalp.
“For me, the biggest problem with not washing my hair regularly is that I run the risk of developing seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis primarily affects the scalp and causes redness and “It is a common skin disease characterized by itchy, inflamed skin,” Anwar said. He added that the condition can cause an itchy scalp, and scratching the scalp can lead to hair loss.
2021 Research Published in the Journal skin appendage disease It also turns out that not washing your hair frequently can have a negative effect on your scalp. Surpriya Punyani et al. A study of 1,500 people in China found that those who washed their hair five to six times a week had healthier scalps.
Their study also found that washing your hair infrequently can make your scalp more sensitive and increase your risk of hair loss.
How often you wash your hair depends on your age, skin type, and hair quality. American Academy of Dermatology Association. For example, a person with curly or coiled hair should wash his hair once a week or every other week. According to the AADA website.
However, those who have Oily scalp and skin types The AADA states that you should wash your hair about once a day.
This isn’t the first time hygiene practices have divided people online. In 2021, several people on TikTok went viral for saying this. I only took a shower once every two to three weeks.
@cherries_87, Anwar and Punyani did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider sent outside of normal business hours.
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