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Is It Advisable To Take Head Bath Daily?
Question: I apple Castor/Jojoba oil before sleeping and head bath everyday morning. Started doing this only recently and I use "The Body Shop, Rain forest shampoo & it's conditioner". Please tell me weather I made the right choice of Taking head bath daily or not?
I lost 30% of my hair over last 3 years (mostly in the 2nd year), my hair is thin & silky.
I lost 30% of my hair over last 3 years (mostly in the 2nd year), my hair is thin & silky.
Brief Answer:
Alternative day head wash is preferred.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Daily head bath is not advised as it can lead to drying of hair .
Instead every alternative day can be tried.
The shampoos and the oils you mentioned can be safely used as they lack any specific adverse effects.
Hair loss can be due to varied factors among which anemia and hypothyroidism are prime factors responsible for your age.
Hence, I advise you to screen yourself for both conditions by serum TSH and Hemoglobin percentage.
I hope this info is helpful to you.
Thank you
Alternative day head wash is preferred.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Daily head bath is not advised as it can lead to drying of hair .
Instead every alternative day can be tried.
The shampoos and the oils you mentioned can be safely used as they lack any specific adverse effects.
Hair loss can be due to varied factors among which anemia and hypothyroidism are prime factors responsible for your age.
Hence, I advise you to screen yourself for both conditions by serum TSH and Hemoglobin percentage.
I hope this info is helpful to you.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
What about oiling my hair with Castor/Jojoba oil doc? I mean should I apply Oil the night before taking headbath (next day morning) Or you have a better suggestion doc!
And is there any difference between applying oil in there Hot-state and applying in there normal form to my hair?
And is there any difference between applying oil in there Hot-state and applying in there normal form to my hair?
Brief Answer:
Overnight application is required
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Welcome back.
Overnight application of oil to scalp is the best way to condition your hair.You can wash off the next day
Castor oil works good.
Applying oil in hot state is preferred as it helps in better penetration.
Thank you
Overnight application is required
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Welcome back.
Overnight application of oil to scalp is the best way to condition your hair.You can wash off the next day
Castor oil works good.
Applying oil in hot state is preferred as it helps in better penetration.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I understood that Daily headbath is a bad idea tDoc. Thanks.
But.. If I'm applying Oil every night, then is it Ok to Headbath everyday morning
But.. If I'm applying Oil every night, then is it Ok to Headbath everyday morning
Brief Answer:
Apply oil evry alternative day.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
8-12 hour over night oil conditioning is more than enough.
Hence i recommend you to apply overnight hair oil every alternative day.
This can allow you to have head bath every alternative day preventing excessive drying of hair.
This is the recommended schedule by most expert trichologists.
Thank you
Apply oil evry alternative day.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
8-12 hour over night oil conditioning is more than enough.
Hence i recommend you to apply overnight hair oil every alternative day.
This can allow you to have head bath every alternative day preventing excessive drying of hair.
This is the recommended schedule by most expert trichologists.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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