Benefits of not washing your hair everyday

There are a few questions that hairstylists get asked time and time again in their chair.

One of the most popular: How often should I wash my hair? Unfortunately, this common query doesn't have an easy answer. Just like different skin types follow different skincare protocols, the same goes for hair types.

In addition to using a different shampoo, you also follow a different set of rules when it comes to cleansing.

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"Washing your hair is not a one-size-fits-all process," says Erinn Courtney, a hairstylist and natural hair expert in Los Angeles. "Our hair is not made equally and needs special care. Finding what works best for you — in terms of the right shampoo and frequency of washing — can take trial and error and doing some research."

What determines how often you should wash your hair?

• Scalp oil. "Just like the face, some people are naturally oilier than others and can get buildup after a few days of not washing," says Dhaval G.

  Bhanusali, M.D., F.A.A.D., board-certified derm

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