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Almost One in Three Women Plan Their Daily Routine Around Washing Their Hair

Are you planning your activities around Hair Wash Day? According to a new survey, you're not alone!
Are you planning your activities around Hair Wash Day? According to a new survey, you're not alone! Photo: Getty Images

January 2, 2025, 4:38 pm | Read time: 3 minutes

Hair washing day – for some, it’s a routine like any other, but for many, it’s a real feat of planning. This is because the question “When do I wash my hair?” is a tough one for many women.

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Before or after sport? Do I do it today or tomorrow before I go to the office? And what if I don’t have time? A recent survey now shows that hair washing day actually plays a central role in the lives of many women – and even determines their daily routine.

Why We Think So Much About Hair Washing Day

Washing your hair is not just a question of hygiene. It’s about timing, styling, and feeling fresh and well-groomed. However, the effort involved should often not be underestimated: It can easily take an hour or more from washing and drying to perfect styling. So it’s no wonder that many women specifically include a hair wash day in their weekly schedule.

A representative survey by “1&1” confirms this impression: almost one in three women regularly think about when they should wash their hair and adjust their daily routine accordingly. A look at the age groups is particularly interesting. While younger women often improvise with dry shampoo, it is predominantly women aged between 40 and 49 who meticulously integrate their hair care into their daily routine.

And the men? They tend to give this topic less thought. Three out of four men stated that hair washing day does not have a major impact on their daily schedule.

The Hair Dash Day As an Organizational talent

Women, in particular, often juggle many tasks in their everyday lives: work, family, leisure time – and the hair-washing day in between. Before sport or afterward? Before an important meeting or first thing in the morning so that your hair is fresh? These considerations are not just a phenomenon of the younger generation. Women over 40 are just as aware of hair washing day as 20-year-olds.

Interestingly, even in the 65+ age group, 20 percent of respondents actively think about the best time to wash their hair.

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Tips to Make Hair Washing Day Easier

If you used to think that washing your hair was a stressful chore, you can make it easier with a few clever tricks.

The Right Rhythm Matters

Washing your hair every day is neither necessary nor good for your scalp and hair structure. Two to three washes a week is enough for most people.

Dry Shampoo as a Miracle Cure

No time to wash? With dry shampoo, you can freshen up your roots and conjure up volume. A real must-have for stressful days!

Cleverly Combine Sport and Hair Care

Sweating doesn’t always mean that your hair needs to be completely washed. Sometimes, it’s enough to rinse your scalp with lukewarm water or let your hair air dry.

Care Products as a Styling Booster

A good shampoo and conditioner not only ensure clean hair but also make styling easier. Use products that suit your hair type to spend less time in the bathroom.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of STYLEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@stylebook.de.

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