Someone else's wash-day calendar may tell you little about your own hair. Scalp oiliness, hair texture, styling products, and how your hair feels between washes are more useful clues. A routine can work well without matching the one a friend, stylist, or social-media creator follows.

This habit question does not diagnose a scalp condition or prescribe a wash schedule. Persistent itching, pain, irritation, or concerning hair loss deserve a dermatologist's assessment. Flakes can have different causes, and the American Academy of Dermatology notes that dry scalp and dandruff can look similar. Do not assume every scalp problem is solved by washing more or less.

How often do you usually wash your hair?

Choose the closest usual pattern. Select every 2 days for a fixed alternate-day schedule, or a few times a week for a flexible pattern.

Every dayEvery 2 daysA few times a weekOnce a week or less

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