SO WHAT WAS YOUR SCORE?

Now add up your points to find out how frequently you should be washing your hair…

10-16 points — Wash your hair every five to seven days

YOUR hair type and lifestyle indicate that you should be washing your hair less frequently than average, so it’s not surprising if you can go a week between washes. But do keep an eye on your scalp and, if you notice any irritation, think about using a scalp tonic or mask, or upping the frequency of washes. And think about using a moisturising conditioning treatment so your hair doesn’t dry out between washes.

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17-24 points Wash your hair every three to four days

A TWICE-A-WEEK wash is appropriate for a lot of people and your hair type and lifestyle indicate that you fall into this group. Washing every three or four days should mean your hair and scalp stay in optimum condition. But remember, this isn’t set in stone; feel free to increase the frequency or dial it down if you think your hair needs it.

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25-30 points Wash your hair daily or every other day

YOUR hair type and lifestyle suggest that your hair and scalp needs very regular washing, so you should be washing your hair daily, or every other day. Remember, though, that wet hair is more easily damaged than dry hair, so take care of it when washing and drying, and try to limit the amount of heat styling you use.