Long time between washings

My time between hair washings varies, depending where I am and what I'm doing. For example, on the weekends I usually don't wash it at all. During the week, maybe every other day or even every 3 days depending on the weather and how greasy it looks. Before work, I try to style it first, and if it really looks bad, I'll wash as a last ditch effort to have it look decent. I can't do the CO wash ( I tried, really!) so I dilute my shampoo A LOT (saves $$$!) and then condition.

I don't think I could go as long without washing if I didn't use a vinegar rinse.  That was the critical thing for me to be able to extend time between washings.

SpecialKitty wrote: Surprisingly, it is getting easier to not wash it that often

I am on day 6 after doing a diluted shampo last Monday morning......Interestingly, my hair doesn't look or feel greasy - but it has less body and is somewhat limp. So I'm keeping it in braids. No itch, no smell. I'm washing tomorrow though 'cause I miss my waves!

I'm a once-per-weeker.  This is my first very hot week of the summer so we'll see how it goes, but so far so good.

I've been a weekly washer for about eight months now and I agree, it does get easier after awhile.  For me, it just started because I was too lazy to wash it and now washing it any more than once a week seems unnecessary.  I would suggest washing once a week to anyone who can get away with it.

I've went from Friday without washing my hair. I plan to wash it tommorow though. My hair is softer but it looks really waxy and vile.

Edited by Hellfrozeover - May 30 2006 at 9:01am

I'm a weekly washer and have been ever since I can remember 

Wow.....a week without washing is a LOOOOONG time IMO.  I think that is excellent prep for WO.