Supporting my spouse as she recovers the hair — and the self-image — cancer treatment took from her. My wife didn't wash her hair during chemotherapy. Chemo gave her no hair to wash for six months.

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

At some point, washing your hair becomes a mindless task. Shampoo, condition, rinse, and repeat. It's as repetitive as brushing your teeth or washing your hands. While, in theory, washing hair is ...

Naturally, it’s complicated. “The honest answer is that there's no universal rule,” admits D’Alessandro. While frequency depends on many factors, she says most people do well washing their hair two to ...