You're Shampooing Too OftenHow it's hurting: Just as soap can strip your skin of protective oils, shampoo can do the same thing to your delicate hair and scalp. If you find yourself drowning your hair in conditioner and it still feels like straw, it's time to scale back on how often you shampoo.
The fix: Unfortunately, scalps vary from person to person, so there isn't truly a one size fits all rule for shampooing, but Mitgang says the fewer shampoos the better ... as long as things aren't getting truly unsanitary. "For 'greaseballs' who tend to get greasy after a day or so, use a dry shampoo or dry texture spray to absorb oil and lift the root away from the scalp so you can shampoo every other day instead of daily. For those who wait a week, that's okay, as long as your scalp doesn't itch or smell. Twice a week is best."
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