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Water Only Hair Washing – You Could Be Missing Out!

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Have you been suffering from dry hair?

If so, then you might be interested in a new trend that is taking over the world of beauty. It’s called water-only hair washing and it has been gaining traction for its ability to hydrate your hair without stripping it of its natural oils.

This means no more shampoo or conditioner.

Find out exactly what water-only hair washing is, how it works, and why people are choosing this method more and more.

 

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What is Water Only Washing?

Water only hair washing is exactly as it says. It’s washing your hair without using shampoo or conditioner as you usually would.

I realise that at first, this seems like a crazy idea because how will your hair get clean if you are not using anything to effectively clean it. It’s like washing dishes without using soap. Sounds crazy right?

Well, it’s actually not because this method is very effective.

The idea behind water only washing is that your hair produces a natural oil called sebum which coats your hair to protect it from damage and shield it from dirt and pollutants found in the air.

This makes washing your hair with water alone more than enough to get rid of any grime, sweat or excess oil which could cause build-up.

Remember try not to confuse water only washing with co-washing. The 2 methods are similar but certainly not the same. If you would like to learn more about co-washing you can do so here.

 

Benefits of Water-Only Hair Washing

There are many benefits to washing your hair with water only and the main one is that it allows your hair to keep its natural sebum, meaning that your hair stays moisturised for longer. This is great news for those of us that are constantly having to battle dry hair.

Another benefit of water only washing is the fact that there is no residue left in your hair after cleansing. When you use shampoo, the detergents in the shampoo strip your hair of its natural oils which leaves it feeling dry and brittle. This can lead to excessive breakage and your hair not being in its best state.

Let’s not also forget about all that money you get to save by not having to buy shampoo anymore!

 

How To Wash Your Hair With Water Only

Switching to washing your hair with water only is pretty simple but there are a few steps that you need to follow in order to make the most of it.

Firstly you need to make sure the water temperature is just right. It’s best to use warm but not hot water to do this. This is because if the water is too hot it can strip all the natural oils away from your hair (think of washing a greasy pan with hot water). If on the other hand, you use cold water to wash it it won’t be effective enough to get rid of any dirt or build up in your hair.

Your best bet is to use a water temperature that is somewhere in the middle of being hot and cold.

Next, wet your hair thoroughly with water.

Once your hair is wet you need to massage your scalp. Be careful when massaging your scalp that you are using your fingertips only and not your nails otherwise you could be causing more damage to your scalp than you realise.

Massaging your hair will help stimulate the production of sebum which will lead to healthier hair.

Whilst washing be sure to help your natural oils run down the strands of your hair. You can do this by using your fingers to gently rub the oils down your hair strands.

Don’t forget to detangle your hair as you usually would when you wash your hair. If you usually wash your hair in sections you can still do this even when water washing only.

When it’s time to rinse your hair be sure to use cool water to do so. Cool water will help to close the cuticles of your hair and lock in all that great moisture that you have just got from washing your hair.

 

 

Tips For Successfully Washing Your Hair With Water Only

In order for your hair to make the most out of water only washing there are a couple of things you should do.

Be sure when washing your hair that you wash it in the same direction as the running water. This helps to not only allow the dirt to be easily removed from your hair but also for your natural oils to be able to travel down the hair shaft so that it can be evenly distributed.

Another tip for successfully washing your hair with water only is to try to wash your hair as little as possible. When I say as little as possible I mean try to get the balance right.

You need to give your hair a chance to get dirty. By dirty I mean for your hair to gather enough natural oils so that when you do wash it you have something to work with. You also don’t want to wait too long between washing so that your hair gets overly greasy. Try to find a nice balance for your hair.

 

Why You Should Consider Switching From Traditional Shampoo and Conditioner to Water Only

As mentioned earlier water only washing could be a game changer for those that have dry brittle hair. If your hair is in need of moisture then water only washing could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Water only washing also makes it much easier to go for longer periods without having to wash your hair which is super beneficial if you have a very busy schedule. Let’s be real for some of us washing our hair is a whole day affair!

 

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What Will Happen If I Quit Using Shampoo And Conditioner Altogether

If you stop using shampoo and conditioner altogether you will find that your hair will begin to get used to not needing these products anymore and will begin to adapt to working with the right amount of natural oils for your hair.

It’s a process and not necessarily one that will happen overnight but it will happen.

 

Final Thoughts On Water Only Hair Washing

Water only washing can be a really great thing. If you are curious and want to try it you should give your hair a little time to adjust. It’s not something that you can decide to do one day and then not the next and still see the benefits of it.

If water washing seems a little too far fetched for you perhaps you can also look into co-washing your hair instead.

Either way, I would love to hear your thoughts on water-only washing. Have you tried it before?

 

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