Harish Gupta Harish Gupta Asked 4 months ago

Can not shampooing cause hair loss?

I have very dry hair and often skip shampooing for a few days to avoid drying it out further. But lately, I've noticed more hair falling out than usual. Can not shampooing regularly actually cause hair loss?

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Manju Tambe Manju Tambe Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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If you don't wash your hair, sweat and dirt will build up, clogging your hair follicles and causing dandruff and hair fall. I wash my hair with natural reetha and shikakai twice a week to keep it clean. But if your hair is falling out in large clumps, please see a dermatologist instead of relying on home washes.

Ramakant Yadav Ramakant Yadav Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan beta, dhoop aur mitti se sar pe gandagi jamegi toh jadd kamzor ho jayegi aur baal tootne lagenge. Sar ko saaf rakhna bahut zaroori hai. Saptaah mein kam se kam do baar mild sabun ya shampoo se sar zaroor dhoya karo.

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Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I can only share my experience, but when I tried the 'no-shampoo' trend for a month, my scalp became incredibly greasy, itchy, and I faced severe hair shedding. Once I went back to washing my hair twice a week with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo, the shedding stopped completely.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

In our times, we didn't have fancy shampoos, but we washed our hair regularly with natural herbs. If you leave your scalp dirty, the accumulation of oil and dust will definitely weaken the roots. Keep your scalp clean and oiled, and your hair will remain healthy, don't worry.

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Anjali Das Anjali Das Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, leaving your scalp dirty can cause build-up which makes hair fall out more easily. Try washing your hair gently twice a week with a mild shampoo. It will keep your scalp fresh and healthy.

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