If you find yourself short on time, try washing your hair only every other day. (Or leave it even longer, if you can get away with it._ According to New York hairstylist Oscar Blandi, curly-haired types can get away with shampooing every two to three days. On days you don't wash but need a wake-up shower, rinse your hair and apply a lightweight conditioner to the ends to ease tangles. Avoid over-using hair products (which can weigh hair down) and touching it too much, which can make hair greasy.