Never thought I would write an article about how to lengthen your dirty hair.
But here we are.
I’m going to tell you a little secret: I’ve been doing the “not washing my hair for a few days” thing since high school (I started high school in 2006, by the way). So I guess I’m an expert. Here’s how you can go a few days without washing your hair.
Train your hair/make a plan
I mean, I don’t think you can really “train” your hair, but that’s what we’ll call it now. I swear over the past few years my hair has become less and less oily every time I wash it. I used to wash my hair every other day, then every two days, and now sometimes I go 3-4-5 days without washing my hair. I remember when I first stopped washing my hair every day, my hair would be very oily the next day. I always know my hair will look great on days 2 and 3, but by days 4 and 5, I have to do something creative with my hair. This usually means low buns, braids, etc.
Find he Product That’s Right For You
Since I’ve gotten so good at not washing my hair, I’ve tried a lot of different dry shampoos. My latest and greatest? Water<ss Cruelty Free Dry Shampoo. I like to spray this product a few times to extend the time between washes. I’ve also been using Waterl<ss’ Weightless Smooth Dry Conditioner. I usually use this on day 3/4 when my hair is dull and messy.
My top secret pro tip? Use dry shampoo before working out. This gives time for the oil to be absorbed.
What I really love about Water City is their origin story! A team of scientists are looking for a way to improve the number of days they don’t wash their hair for people with different hair types. They invented products that clean hair without water. Around the same time, Cape Town, South Africa, experienced a water crisis in 2018. The city of 4 million is just three months away from running out of clean water. Waterl<ss is here to test their products, giving women the option of getting clean, fresh hair without a drop of water.
Make It smell nice
After a workout, I don’t always enjoy washing my hair, especially if I have plans afterward. Waterl<ss’ scented sprays are a great solution that I can easily throw into my gym bag. Using a fragrance spray to keep my hair smelling fresh makes total sense. Even if I don’t wash my hair for a few days, it still smells great, and the spray also helps to tame frizz and static.
