A while back, I wrote about switching to shampooing my hair only every other day. I felt like my hair wasn’t very healthy and the shampoo was stripping my hair instead of making it as nice as it could be.
I’ve been washing my hair every other day for a few months now, and I’ve also switched to shampoo that’s a bit more expensive. It makes sense to spend more on shampoo, since I don’t use it as often, so it balances out in the end.
I’ve also only been using conditioner once a week because I feel like too much conditioning makes my hair limp and oily. I still haven’t been consistent about using coconut oil or deep conditioning weekly.
I still am not a fan of my hair on days I don’t shampoo. I think it’s going to take a while for my locks to get used to this new treatment, especially since I’ve been showering on a daily basis for many, many years.
But, on days that I do wash my hair, I’ve noticed a drastic change. It may just be from letting my natural oils do their work the day before or the higher quality of shampoo, but my hair is softer and shinier on washing days.
One issue, though, that I feel like a lot of hijabis deal with, is that my hair falls out a lot more, and even this new routine hasn’t changed that too much.
I don’t know if it’s from actually wearing hijab, or if I just don’t eat healthy enough to provide my body with the necessary vitamins for strong, silky hair. I definitely have been working on changing my eating habits, and I need to start taking vitamin supplements.
My mom’s theory is that because I often tie my hair or put on hijab after washing it, it falls out a lot more than it should. That’s probably not the best practice, but I like showering in the morning and usually don’t have time to dry my hair.
So, tell me about your hair routines.
Is it just a myth that hijab leads to losing hair? Do you guys do something to make it healthy and thick?
Pop Culture Hijabi is a weekly column by Nadia Malik. Malik is a former newspaper reporter based in Chicago who’s now making her way as a freelancer. She spends entirely too much time watching TV and reading pop culture, fashion and TV blogs. She also occasionally consumes serious books and news. No, really. You can reach her at info@hijabtrendz.com with “pop culture hijabi” in the subject line, follow her at www.twitter.com/nadiamalik or simply leave a comment below.
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