Q&A for How to Get Self Cleaning Hair

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.

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.

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.

No, you shouldn't use baking powder as a substitute for shampoo. Instead, you can use baking soda. They are 2 different products.

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!

Any smell will go away after rinsing.

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.

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.

No more than 3 times per week. If you have dry hair, then only once or twice per week.