Some swear that less is more, others cleanse daily.
Here, experts weigh in.
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Q:How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Hair throw in is whether its straight, wavy, or curly.
Hair texture is whether it is fine or coarse.
Sebum forms a protective barrier on your scalp and moisturizes your locks.
), then you might feel tempted to shampoo after every workout.
Ahead, Kingsley breaks down how often you should wash your hair based on different locks.
(Not sure about your strands?
Check outthis guide to figuring out your hair key in.)
(See:These Are the Best Products for Treating Scalp Acne).
(you might thank the aforementioned oil build-up, which may also feeddandruff-causing yeast.)
Those with courser hair textures may be tempted toco-wash aka conditioner-only washing their hairexclusively or between shampoos.
(Using arefresh sprayor cream-based styling product can also helpkeep curls moisturizedbetween washes.)
It’s unlikely that co-washing alone provides an equally adequate cleansing as shampoo, says Jones-Bond.
That’s because the cleansing ingredients found in shampoos are more powerful than those in conditioners.
Should You Use a Sulfate-Free Shampoo?
Some argue that less frequent washing can “train” your scalp to stop producing more oil.
But that’s not exactly accurate, according to Kingsley.
“Frequent shampooing washes old, bacteria-laden oil off your hair,” explains Kinglsey.
“This stops too much oil from building up and collecting dirt and dust.”
Maintaining a healthy scalp promotes healthy hair growth and retention, she says.
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