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Rebecca Barrett49 said:So, I've been seeing this debate popping up everywhere lately, and honestly, I had to jump in because it’s such a huge topic. Is it actually true that washing your hair too much can totally wreck it? Like, are we actually doing more harm than good by being those "clean freak" types? Short answer: Yeah, absolutely. It's legit. Think about it like this—your scalp produces these natural oils, right? It’s basically your body’s own built-in conditioner. If you’re hitting it with heavy-duty shampoo every single morning like you're scrubbing a greasy engine in a Detroit garage, you’re just stripping away all that protection. You end up in this endless, frustrating cycle where your hair feels like straw one minute, and then you wash it again because it feels oily, only for it to get even drier and frizzier. It’s like trying to clean a delicate silk shirt by throwing it in a heavy-duty industrial wash cycle at a laundromat—you might get the dirt out, but you’re definitely destroying the fabric in the process. I used to be that person, too. I thought "clean" meant "fresh," but my hair was screaming for help. It felt brittle, almost like it was snapping off. Once I backed off and realized that maybe—just maybe—I didn't need to lather up every twenty-four hours, everything changed. It really comes down to knowing your own hair type. If you have super oily hair, you might need to wash more often, but if your strands are naturally dry or curly, over-washing is basically a death sentence for your shine. It’s all about balance, people! Don't let the marketing hype tell you that you need to scrub your head until it squeaks. Listen to what your hair is actually telling you.
So, I’ve actually gone to see a dermatologist a couple of times now about this whole situation, and honestly? They told me straight up that washing my hair too often isn't even the reason why it gets so greasy so fast. It’s like, you think you’re doing something wrong, right? You're there scrubbing away thinking maybe you're overdoing it, but turns out, that’s not even the culprit.
So, okay, full disclosure—I am a total hair-washing addict. Like, I’m washing my hair literally every single day! I know, I know, people are gonna tell me I'm crazy or that I'm stripping all the natural oils out, but honestly? It's just how I roll. I can't stand that heavy, greasy feeling, you know what I mean? It's like if I don't hit the shower, I just feel totally unraveled. It's definitely a habit, but at this point, it's just part of my daily grind.

I don't know, man, I’m also one of those people who washes my hair every single day right before heading into the office. I’m pretty sure that’s a total nightmare for hair health, but honestly? I just can't help it. My hair gets greasy so incredibly fast—like, if I don't wash it, my scalp starts itching by day two. Plus, my hair is super thin, so it just ends up looking flat and plastered to my head. It’s seriously the worst! 😢

Does anyone actually know how long or how often I should be using Canesten? Like, can you overdo it if you apply it too much or for way too many days in a row? Also, is there a risk of building up some kind of resistance to it?