How often do you shampoo?

thehappyserver · Jun 3, 2012

I shampoo twice a week, my scalp gets too itchy to do it any less. For a while I tried cowashing but my scalp still itched. I use sulfate-free shampoo.

pookaloo83 · Jun 3, 2012

Once a week.

longhairdreaming · Jun 3, 2012

I wash once a week with Kinky Curly Come Clean and once a month with a clarifying shampoor Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three.

Ogoma · Jun 3, 2012

Never (at least this year). Co-cleanse 1-2x a week, cleanse with clay/mudwash/ayurvedic powders 2-3x a month.

lovegymnasts · Jun 3, 2012

no shampoo
co-wash only
wash with baking soda and water mix for buildup

chrisanddonniesmommy · Jun 3, 2012

Once or twice a month with a sulfate-free shampoo; otherwise, I co-wash.

divachyk · Jun 3, 2012

1x weekly -- I use both sulfate and sulfate free. Just depends on what I'm feeling at that moment.

IDareT'sHair · Jun 3, 2012

Only when Neutralizing during the relaxer process.

I usually just cowash 2x per week.

If I need a deeper cleanse, or to remove product, I'll use a Cleansing Conditioner.

lamaria211 · Jun 3, 2012

Once a week

Xaragua · Jun 3, 2012

every two weeks, with a sulfate free shampoo.

jerseyhaircare · Jun 3, 2012

Once a week and after Henna treatments. I usually use sulfate free products. No loyalty to any particular brand. I add honey and EVOO to the shampoo prior to washing to retain more moisture.

bajandoc86 · Jun 3, 2012

1x a week - sulfate free.

coconifah · Jun 3, 2012

I shampoo weekly/bi weekly and i use sulfate free when i do

lilyofthenile · Jun 3, 2012

Twice a week due to my seborrheic dermatitis. Once a week with Nizoral and once a week with an ayurvedic powder.

melissa-bee · Jun 3, 2012

Once every 7-10 days with sulfate shampoo

NappyNelle · Jun 3, 2012

I shampoo every 2 - 3 weeks now with Giovanni's Tea Tree Triple Treat. I used to shampoo 2x a month with a poo bar from Chagrin Valley. Both are sulfate free.

CurlsBazillion · Jun 3, 2012

The amount I shampoo is decreasing lately. Just a month or two ago it was weekly, then every two weeks, and now I'm thinking about going to every three weeks. I have never even seen what build up is like on my hair and really I only shampoo so I can do my treatments (henna and DC) on clean hair not because I thought my hair was dirty. I'm cowashing at least 3 times a week so I'll see how this goes.

ETA I shampoo with sulfate free shampoo

kinkycurlygurl · Jun 4, 2012

I don't shampoo. I found that my hair is easily dried out by shampoo so I stopped using it altogether about five years ago.

Instead, I wash with water and Queen Helene brand clay masque. I find that it melts through my tangles and leaves my hair and scalp feeling clean, but not stripped.

I don't use many other products on my hair so I don't have any build up issues.

temfash · Jun 4, 2012

Every 2 weeks, with alternating between sulphate ORS creamy aloe and non sulphate Elasta Qp cream conditioning shampoo.

greenandchic · Jun 9, 2012

greenandchic said:
I shampoo an average of twice a month.

I use a clarifying shampoo if I'm doing an henna treatment and I use a regular shampoo if I feel my hair needs it. These days both are sulfate free. I cowash and use cleansing conditioners between shampoos.

Shampoos
Giovanni 50:50 Shampoo (to clarify)
Trader Joe's Tree Tea Tingle Shampoo
Shea Moisture Deep Cleansing Shampoo (jury still out on this one)

Cleansing Conditioners
L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Cleansing Conditioner
Curl Junkie Daily Fix

Update
I change my mind.

I've been shampooing about 1-2x a week now due to buildup on my scalp lately. I use a cleansing conditioner the rest of the time.

KiWiStyle · Jun 9, 2012

I shampoo weekly without fail with a sulphate free poo. Lately I've been using Paul Mitchell awapuhi wild ginger moisturizing Lather Shampoo exclusively and I LOVE IT!!

Nix08 · Jun 9, 2012

Weekly to every other week with a sulphate free.

Ann0804 · Jun 9, 2012

2-4 times a month, but I mostly co wash (2 times a week). All shampoos dry my hair out if I use it more than once a week.

SmilingElephant · Jun 9, 2012

I shampoo once every 1 to 2 weeks...usually weekly.

I alternate between sulfates and sulfate-free. Right now i'm using the Tresemme Naturals low poo (lower sulfates) and i like it alot. I'm one of those ppl who like their hair to almost squeak after shampooing...i've always been like that...so i do use sulfates. Sulfate-free is okay...but the ones i've used don't leave me feeling clean enough...i'll still find buildup after using them.

ETA: I co-wash pretty much daily tho.

MzSwift · Jun 9, 2012

Water rinse almost daily.
Cleanse weekly with neem/shikakai powders in conditioner.
Clarify once every other month (or if I'm getting ready to use heat or coming out of extensions) with Suave Daily Clarifying poo.

MrsJaiDiva · Jun 9, 2012

Possibly once every two months...or more. My hair hates shampoo, so now I only use co-cleansers, and follow the CG routine....except for staying away from cones. I love cones!!

yuhlovevybz · Jun 9, 2012

Daily or every other daily.

sugaplum · Oct 16, 2014

Once a week with Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo

spellinto · Oct 17, 2014

I stopped using sulfate and sulfate free shampoos because I noticed split ends with both. Now I use a cleansing conditioner weekly and only use sulfates once a month to clarify....although, I'm considering a clarifying conditioner to replace the sulfates altogether

rileypak · Oct 18, 2014

Weekly, alternating between baby shampoo & clarifying/chelating shampoo

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