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So, yeah it’s crucial that you wash your hair.
Close up of woman washing her hair in a shower.
But exactly how long can you go between washes before it’s a problem?
“Sebum helps keep hair soft, smooth, and pliant.
Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology, echoes this.
“Washing your hair regularly promotes hair growth.
When is it time to bust out the shampoo?
And as gross as it sounds, you want to watch out for smell, too.
“I would recommend every two to three days as a general rule.
This can differ by hairstyle and texture,” adds Korab.
And as she mentioned, your hair punch in and texture plays a huge role.
Depending on how oily your scalp is, you might wash straight hair every three days or so.
Coily hair can be washed less frequently than both straight and curly types.
Like we mentioned earlier with curly hair, coily hair also tends to be drier.
Dr. Garshick loves the Virtue Labs Full Shampoo if you’d like more volume.
“Containing the alpha-keratin 60 ku-protein, this shampoo helps to strengthen and support the hairs.
Also containing hydrolyzed quinoa, it helps to enhance color, moisture, and shine.”
We recommend our recent Best of Beauty Award winner, Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal shampoo and conditioner.
Dr. Camp recommends the Olaplex No.
4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo.
Dr. Garshick recommends the L’Oreal Paris EverPure Moisture Rosemary Shampoo.
For sensitive scalps, Dr. Camp suggests the Vanicream Free and Clear shampoo.
And if you have dandruff, Dr. Garshick recommends the Dove DermaCare Scalp Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
“It contains pyrithione zinc to effectively treat, while also nourishing the scalp.”
And once you’re armed with the right shampoo, you’re golden.
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