TCM vs Western Medicine: The Healthiest Hair Washing Guide

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Traditional Chinese Medicine Recommendations:

Wash your hair ​3–4 times per week.

For those who work outdoors for long hours or engage in mentally demanding jobs, increase washing frequency moderately and comb hair regularly to ​stimulate blood circulation.

Key Notes:

If you habitually wash your hair at night, try to adjust this routine.

After washing, ​dry your hair completely—either towel-dried thoroughly or use a hair dryer.

Avoid Daily Washing:
Frequent washing strips away the ​natural protective oils secreted by sebaceous glands, leaving the scalp and hair vulnerable. This may harm hair health rather than protect it.

（Translated concisely, preserving TCM terminology and key recommendations without additional explanations.）