OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaYour scalp makes a natural oil that helps protect your hair, but over time dirt and extra oil can build up! Shampoo is a special soap made just for hair that gently washes away that buildup. Washing your hair keeps it looking and feeling its best.
Squeeze a small amount of shampoo into your hands, rub it into your wet hair, and massage your scalp with your fingertips. Make sure to rinse out all the shampoo with water when you are done. Not everyone needs to wash their hair the same number of times each week — it depends on your hair type and how active you are.
Clean hair looks nice and feels light, soft, and comfortable. Washing your hair removes dirt, sweat, and extra oil that can make your scalp feel itchy. Taking care of your hair is an important part of keeping your whole body clean!
- You have about 100,000 hairs on your head!
- Each hair grows from a tiny hole in your skin called a follicle.
- Your hair grows about half an inch every month, which means it grows about 6 inches in a whole year!
