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Thread started 04/22/08 6:39am

Ace

Do you wash your hair every day?

If not, how many times/wk.?

How long do you lather? Do you do so gently or are you a hair Dom/Dominatrix? Do you rinse and repeat? Condition? If so, what's your routine there?

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Reply #1 posted 04/22/08 6:41am

horatio

i have short hair, so every day, sometimes twice especially during the summer.
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Reply #2 posted 04/22/08 6:44am

CarrieMpls

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I try not to wash my hair every day, but I usually wash at least 6 times a week. I used to do every other day, but somewhere along the way my hair started getting just a bit too greasy by the afternoon of the second day to go that route. pout

The reason I don't like to is to preserve my color. The more I wash, the faster it fades. I'm lucky in that my hair is still quite vibrant when it's all faded out, but it's a different shade og red then when I first get it colored.

I lather up good, rinse, then put in conditioner. I do everything else I need to do in the shower, then rinse the conditioner out as the last thing before I'm done.
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Reply #3 posted 04/22/08 6:45am

Ace

horatio said:

i have short hair, so every day, sometimes twice especially during the summer.

Could you tell us why you feel short hair necessitates extra washing? smile
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Reply #4 posted 04/22/08 6:47am

abierman

maybe twice a week, max 3 times.....not more!

I can style it better that way!
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Reply #5 posted 04/22/08 6:48am

JustErin

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I used to only wash my hair 2x a week. It kept it in amazing condition...but now I feel gross if I don't wash it every morning.

I wash once then condition the hell out of it, let it sit while I wash then rince out the conditioner last.

I never, ever blowdry my hair.
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Reply #6 posted 04/22/08 6:48am

Ace

CarrieMpls said:

I try not to wash my hair every day, but I usually wash at least 6 times a week. I used to do every other day, but somewhere along the way my hair started getting just a bit too greasy by the afternoon of the second day to go that route. pout

The reason I don't like to is to preserve my color. The more I wash, the faster it fades. I'm lucky in that my hair is still quite vibrant when it's all faded out, but it's a different shade og red then when I first get it colored.

I lather up good, rinse, then put in conditioner. I do everything else I need to do in the shower, then rinse the conditioner out as the last thing before I'm done.

When you say you "lather up good", is this implying some force? And, including shampooing and conditioning, could you ballpark your total lathering time for us? Do you rinse before applying shampoo? hmmm
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Reply #7 posted 04/22/08 6:49am

Imago

~faints~
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Reply #8 posted 04/22/08 6:49am

horatio

Ace said:

horatio said:

i have short hair, so every day, sometimes twice especially during the summer.

Could you tell us why you feel short hair necessitates extra washing? smile



cause I cant stand product in my hair when I go to bed, it makes my forehead break out smile
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Reply #9 posted 04/22/08 6:51am

Ace

JustErin said:

I used to only wash my hair 2x a week. It kept it in amazing condition...but now I feel gross if I don't wash it every morning.

I wash once then condition the hell out of it, let it sit while I wash then rince out the conditioner last.

I never, ever blowdry my hair.

Could you define "condition(ing) the hell out of it" for us? smile
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Reply #10 posted 04/22/08 6:52am

Ace

Imago said:

~faints~

lol

Tell us about your lathering regimen. hmmm
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Reply #11 posted 04/22/08 6:52am

roodboi

Ace said:

JustErin said:

I used to only wash my hair 2x a week. It kept it in amazing condition...but now I feel gross if I don't wash it every morning.

I wash once then condition the hell out of it, let it sit while I wash then rince out the conditioner last.

I never, ever blowdry my hair.

Could you define "condition(ing) the hell out of it" for us? smile
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sounds like she makes her hair run laps or something...
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Reply #12 posted 04/22/08 6:56am

CarrieMpls

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Ace said:

CarrieMpls said:

I try not to wash my hair every day, but I usually wash at least 6 times a week. I used to do every other day, but somewhere along the way my hair started getting just a bit too greasy by the afternoon of the second day to go that route. pout

The reason I don't like to is to preserve my color. The more I wash, the faster it fades. I'm lucky in that my hair is still quite vibrant when it's all faded out, but it's a different shade og red then when I first get it colored.

I lather up good, rinse, then put in conditioner. I do everything else I need to do in the shower, then rinse the conditioner out as the last thing before I'm done.

When you say you "lather up good", is this implying some force? And, including shampooing and conditioning, could you ballpark your total lathering time for us? Do you rinse before applying shampoo? hmmm


lol

Not a lot of force, but I massage my scalp fairly well. Of course I get my hair wet before shampooing, I thought that was a given. Total lathering time? Perhaps 2 minutes?
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Reply #13 posted 04/22/08 7:08am

Twiki

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CarrieMpls said:

I try not to wash my hair every day, but I usually wash at least 6 times a week. I used to do every other day, but somewhere along the way my hair started getting just a bit too greasy by the afternoon of the second day to go that route. pout


It's the shampoo that's making your hair oily. If you go longer between shampoos, it won't be so oily anymore. It takes a couple weeks to get the oiliness out, but then it evens out.
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Reply #14 posted 04/22/08 7:08am

horatio

roodboi said:

Ace said:


Could you define "condition(ing) the hell out of it" for us? smile
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sounds like she makes her hair run laps or something...



lol
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Reply #15 posted 04/22/08 7:10am

JustErin

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Ace said:

JustErin said:

I used to only wash my hair 2x a week. It kept it in amazing condition...but now I feel gross if I don't wash it every morning.

I wash once then condition the hell out of it, let it sit while I wash then rince out the conditioner last.

I never, ever blowdry my hair.

Could you define "condition(ing) the hell out of it" for us? smile


lol

Ok, I never brush my hair with a hairbrush - it's just too damaging. What I do is use copious amounts of conditioner and take out the tangles with my fingers. So I don't lather it in per say, I work it through my hair. This way when I rinse I have zero tangles and I can just let my hair air dry.
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Reply #16 posted 04/22/08 7:12am

Ace

CarrieMpls said:

Of course I get my hair wet before shampooing

I meant Do you scrub with just water before headin' to Shampootown?
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Reply #17 posted 04/22/08 7:13am

Ace

JustErin said:

Ace said:


Could you define "condition(ing) the hell out of it" for us? smile


lol

Ok, I never brush my hair with a hairbrush - it's just too damaging. What I do is use copious amounts of conditioner and take out the tangles with my fingers. So I don't lather it in per say, I work it through my hair. This way when I rinse I have zero tangles and I can just let my hair air dry.

So, you're naturally curly?
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Reply #18 posted 04/22/08 7:14am

Imago

Ace said:

Imago said:

~faints~

lol

Tell us about your lathering regimen. hmmm

lol

I wash my hair everyday. I don't think it's healthy to do that, but I apply hair wax/mud each day to style it a bit, so I don't want to go to bed with gunk in my hair.

My stylist has me alternating shampoos and conditioners so that I don't use the same kind for more than a few days. I have no clue why, but they claim it's not good to use the same shampoo all the time. I think it's just a way of selling more product.


I. love. this. thread. and I love you!



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Reply #19 posted 04/22/08 7:15am

Graycap23

Everyday.
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Reply #20 posted 04/22/08 7:15am

Ace

CarrieMpls said:

Ace said:


When you say you "lather up good", is this implying some force? And, including shampooing and conditioning, could you ballpark your total lathering time for us? Do you rinse before applying shampoo? hmmm


lol

Not a lot of force, but I massage my scalp fairly well. Of course I get my hair wet before shampooing, I thought that was a given. Total lathering time? Perhaps 2 minutes?

In the interest of Imago's delicate sensibilities, I will not ask you if you still smoke while your hair is drying. shhh
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Reply #21 posted 04/22/08 7:17am

Ace

Imago said:

My stylist has me alternating shampoos and conditioners so that I don't use the same kind for more than a few days. I have no clue why, but they claim it's not good to use the same shampoo all the time. I think it's just a way of selling more product.

I've read that this is a way of preventing "bad hair days".
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Reply #22 posted 04/22/08 7:18am

Ace

Imago said:

Ace said:


lol

Tell us about your lathering regimen. hmmm

lol

I wash my hair everyday. I don't think it's healthy to do that, but I apply hair wax/mud each day to style it a bit, so I don't want to go to bed with gunk in my hair.

My stylist has me alternating shampoos and conditioners so that I don't use the same kind for more than a few days. I have no clue why, but they claim it's not good to use the same shampoo all the time. I think it's just a way of selling more product.


I. love. this. thread. and I love you!

Uh, total lathering time, please? rolleyes
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Reply #23 posted 04/22/08 7:19am

Imago

Ace said:

Imago said:


lol

I wash my hair everyday. I don't think it's healthy to do that, but I apply hair wax/mud each day to style it a bit, so I don't want to go to bed with gunk in my hair.

My stylist has me alternating shampoos and conditioners so that I don't use the same kind for more than a few days. I have no clue why, but they claim it's not good to use the same shampoo all the time. I think it's just a way of selling more product.


I. love. this. thread. and I love you!

Uh, total lathering time, please? rolleyes



falloff

Fast.

If it took me more than 5 minutes for all of it, I'd be surprised.


Same with styling the hair. If it takes more than a few seconds, than you have the wrong haircut.
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Reply #24 posted 04/22/08 7:20am

Imago

Ace rolled his eyes at me giggle

~faints~
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Reply #25 posted 04/22/08 7:20am

JustErin

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Ace said:

JustErin said:



lol

Ok, I never brush my hair with a hairbrush - it's just too damaging. What I do is use copious amounts of conditioner and take out the tangles with my fingers. So I don't lather it in per say, I work it through my hair. This way when I rinse I have zero tangles and I can just let my hair air dry.

So, you're naturally curly?


Naturally somewhere between curly and wavy.
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Reply #26 posted 04/22/08 7:21am

Ace

Imago said:

Ace said:


Uh, total lathering time, please? rolleyes



falloff

Fast.

Fast and...hard? batting eyes
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Reply #27 posted 04/22/08 7:22am

Ace

JustErin said:

Ace said:


So, you're naturally curly?


Naturally somewhere between curly and wavy.

Do we have clinical proof that brushing is harmful? hmmm
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Reply #28 posted 04/22/08 7:22am

hokie

I feel gross not to wash my hair every day even though I know it's better not to. When I wash I do it gently to prevent my hair from breaking. Then I condition it.

Unfortunately I have to blow dry b/c I have shitty hair that if left alone looks terrible.

If I'm not going anywhere I might let it air dry.



They make a dry shampoo in a powder form that is supposed to work wonders. I may try that to avoid having to wash and dry so much.
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Reply #29 posted 04/22/08 7:26am

JustErin

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Ace said:

JustErin said:



Naturally somewhere between curly and wavy.

Do we have clinical proof that brushing is harmful? hmmm


lol

Perhaps there is. All I know is brushing out knots tends to cause my long hair to break. I love my hair far too much to hurt it like that.
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