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How Often Should Men Wash Their Hair? Hair-Type Guide

The Grizzly EditorsPublished: Updated: 6 min read
TL;DR
  • Oily scalp: every other day.
  • Normal: 2–3x per week.
  • Dry/curly/coarse: 1x per week + water rinses.
  • Product buildup? Add one clarifying wash weekly.

Over-washing is the most common self-inflicted hair problem. Under-washing is the second. Match frequency to your scalp.

By hair type

  • Fine + oily: every other day.
  • Normal + straight: 2–3 times a week.
  • Wavy: 2 times a week.
  • Curly + coarse: once a week, water rinse between.

Adjust for activity

Hard gym day = water rinse and conditioner, not a full sulfate wash. Save the shampoo for actual dirt and product days.

Product days = wash day

If you used pomade, clay, wax, or spray — you're washing that hair before bed or at latest tomorrow morning.

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With sulfate-free shampoo, no. With aggressive shampoo, yes — it strips scalp oils and rebounds oilier.

Should I co-wash?+

Curly hair often benefits. Straight or fine hair usually doesn't.

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