logo
episode-header-image
May 2009
10m 58s

How often should I wash my hair?

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode
Lather-rinse-repeat is a common mantra for Americans, but all that shampooing can be bad for your hair. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to uncover past hairwashing trends and a new movement to cut back on the 'poo. 
Up next
Yesterday
Happy Hour #238: Post Dragon Con (Anney's Version)
Here be Dragon Con. Anney has returned from her annual nerd migration to downtown Atlanta, and reports on thoughts and popular costumes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
32m 41s
Sep 14
SMNTY Classics: Power of Friendship
Friendships between women are science approved. In this classic, we talk about the benefits of these friendships, and how they can help during stressful timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
19m 54s
Sep 12
SMNTY Classics: Clue
Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tropes and dig into the enduring popularity of the whodunit in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati ... Show More
35m 26s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2018
Should you wash your hair every day? Episode 167
Send us Fan MailHello and welcome to the Beauty Brains, a show where real scientists answer your beauty questions and give you an insiders look at the beauty product industry. On today’s episode we’re going to be answering questions about should you wash your hair every day wheth ... Show More
31m 20s
Nov 2020
Ep. 7 | Shampoo
Imagine a world where instead of using shampoo, you relied on the powders and liquids in your pantry to keep your hair looking (and smelling) fresh. That was reality just a little more than 100 years ago; Today, the shampoo aisle has a dizzying number of options. In this episode ... Show More
42m 34s
Apr 2021
Hair Loss: The Pits
<p>Losing your hair is a situation that seems to be universally considered to absolutely stink. Unsurprisingly, humans have been trying all sorts of weird stuff to combat hair loss for millennia, but we’re only just now starting to get a handle on it.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More
57m 2s
Jul 2025
Hair Training Is A Myth & Our Reverse Eyeliner Reality Check
Think you need to wash your hair less to keep it healthy? Leigh & Kelly are here to burst that bubble! They're tackling how often you should actually be washing fine, oily hair. Spoiler alert: wash it as much as you bloody want! From debunking the "hair training" myth to sharing ... Show More
21m 53s
Sep 2023
How can you clean your hair without using shampoo?
You might think that shampoo is essential for keeping your hair clean and healthy, but there  are other ways to wash your hair that don’t involve harsh chemicals or plastic bottles.  In fact, some people claim that ditching shampoo altogether can make your hair softer, shinier, a ... Show More
4m 13s
May 2022
Bursting the Bath Time Bubble
There’s been a lot of debate about how often we need to bathe — and the answer might be less than you think. It turns out we have a complicated history with washing dating back to the baths of Ancient Rome. Harry goes straight to the experts to decode the hygienic necessity of ba ... Show More
33m 13s
Mar 2023
Are Protective Hairstyles Really Protective? The Science of Haircare
Do you feel like protective hairstyles are making your hair fall out? Is your hair thinning and you don’t know why? We interviewed Samaria Grandberry, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Trichologist and Licensed Natural Hair Stylist to get down to the nitty-gritty details and get ... Show More
47m 39s
Mar 2017
Shampoo treatment (ASMR Triggers #30)
Relax to the ear-to-ear sounds and sensations of a full head shampoo treatment. Artist link: Deep Ocean of Sounds. Reference track: hair shampoo 2. To Learn about SleepPhones, the sleep-friendly headphones: click Classic or Wireless To Rate/Review this podcast: click HERE To Subs ... Show More
1s