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    How does your hair produce oil?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Oil is secreted from the follicles in your scalp. This oil is called sebum. The skin all over your body produces self-lubrication. If it didn't, it would crack and you'd get infections.
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    Is shampooing your hair bad for you?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Shampoo removes excess oil, dirt, and sweat from your skin but it can over-clean and strip natural oils. This can be bad for the hair, especially if you are washing every day.
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    Can your hair wash itself?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    No, hair will not clean itself. However, if you have the right hair texture and skin type you may be able to achieve hair that doesn't need to be shampooed because it self-regulates its own oil production.
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    Can I use baking powder?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    No, you shouldn't use baking powder as a substitute for shampoo. Instead, you can use baking soda. They are 2 different products.
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    What do you do if you work out every day?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    If you work out often, then you may not be able to get self cleaning hair, as the sweat may require you to shampoo your hair. However, you can still experiment with alternatives to shampoo, as it doesn't hurt to try!
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    If I use egg or vinegar to wash my hair, won't it smell bad?
    Community Answer
    Any smell will go away after rinsing.
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    Is this method good for color treated hair?
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    Going to a non-shampoo lifestyle may actually help support lasting color. Many colors (particularly warm colors and especially reds) tend to wash out quickly, partially due to the harshness of shampoos and a lot of products. Water alone and most shampoo alternatives tend to be much gentler and are less likely to strip the color. That's definitely a plus! I have had just about every color of hair under the rainbow and I can honestly say that washing with just water or going easy on shampoo alternatives has allowed me to have vibrant color last for months, discounting regrowth.
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    How can I control dandruff in my hair?
    Community Answer
    Use apple cider vinegar and cold water to clear buildup in your hair that might be causing the dandruff. Brush your hair regularly to help control the dandruff.
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    How frequently should I wash my hair?
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    No more than 3 times per week. If you have dry hair, then only once or twice per week.
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