How often should you wash your hair? The answer will surprise you

Washing your hair is just one part of several important steps needed to stay clean and well-groomed.

Without washing, hair can become greasy, smelly.

Many of us have our own hair-washing routines that we've stuck to for years. Some people will wash them every day, while others will wait longer between washes.

This may depend on your hair type, however, the consensus from many experts seems to be that over-washing can be harmful to your hair. This is mainly due to the fact that washing can remove naturally occurring essential oils.

If you are also someone who uses a blow dryer or conditioner after washing your hair every time, this can cause further damage.

An expert revealed how often we should wash our hair and the answer may surprise you. Wes Sharpton, resident stylist at Hairstory, revealed that you should wash your hair "only" once a week.

"If you're using a traditional shampoo, you only need to wash your hair once a week," he says.