The Relationship Between the Frequency of Hair Shampooing and the Condition of Hair and Scalp Among the Population of Saudi Arabia

January 2026 in “ Dermatology Research and Practice ”

Nouf Bin Rubaian, Fawzeyah Alnakhli, Lama M. Albelowi, Asrar Alharbi, Danah Alnajjar, Deemah S. AlHuraish

hair shampooing hair condition scalp condition hair breakage hair loss

TLDR Shampooing more often improves hair and scalp health.

This study, involving 4796 participants from Saudi Arabia, investigated the relationship between shampooing frequency and hair and scalp condition. The results showed a significant correlation between hair type and hair problems, with long and curly hairstyles linked to more hair breakage and daily loss. Importantly, increased shampooing frequency was found to improve the condition of both hair and scalp. The study concludes that more frequent shampooing can enhance hair and scalp health, recommending individuals increase shampoo usage to improve their physical appearance.

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