Dermatologist Debunks Biggest Haircare Myths
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Does washing your hair every day make it less oily? Do biotin supplements help your hair grow? Skincare might get all the attention, but dermatologists are also trained in treating hair as well! That's why I wanted to make this video to address some of the common hair myths I get asked about.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Washing Hair Daily
03:43 Bond Repairing Treatments
05:15 Biotin for Hair Growth
06:01 Plucking Grey Hair
06:24 Hair Trims & Hair Growth
06:50 Brushing Hair & Hair Growth
07:25 Ponytails & Hair Loss
08:35 Dry Shampoo & Hair Loss
10:24 Sulfates & Silicones in Haircare
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Have a super oily scalp. Tried to "train" it cause hair stylists told me to, they were all shocked I washed my hair every day or every other day. Started washing once a week. Oil production never reduced and ended up with bad fungal dandruff that damaged my hair follicles and lost a lot of hair, messed up my hairline completely. Thank goodness hair grows back, but goodness! Such a mess. I need to stop listening to other people cause I always knew my scalp needed the consistent cleaning.
girl same! but my hair hasn't grown back yet 🤣😭
@@unsaid9361 I just have some baby hair coming back, not totally back for me yet either. I feel ya
Same here, but I stopped before the hair loss because my hair stylist was like WTF are you doing!
People still try to tell me I am damaging my hair or that I can train my hair. They are the same people that don’t understand that my 1A/1B straight hair is not the same as curly hair straightened. 🙄
I hate the advice to "train your scalp to stop being so oily" because I know it doesn't work and on top of it I just end up with dandruff if I don't wash my hair enough. People without oily skin don't understand the struggle. 😄
Oh but that will obviously not work if you go from washing it everyday to once a week, you have to gradually wash less otherwise you could end up with a damaged scalp. Most people will tell you to go from washing every day to every other day and when that is comfortable you push it more
I cannot even tell you how validating it is to hear an expert say that it's ok to wash your hair every day. I tried to 'train' my scalp by only washing every other day for a full year and my scalp was just as oily, only I had a super irritated scalp and my hair looked greasy on non-wash days. I skip a day here and there but I mostly wash my hair every day now...I rarely curl it, don't color it, and *never* blow dry it to make up for the fact that I'm washing it that often. I also use SLS-free shampoo because, for whatever reason, I stopped getting back acne as soon as I switched away from SLS. My hair is thick, bouncy, and shiny, and people are frequently shocked to discover that I wash it daily.
It is okay to blow dry on low/cool heat and can be more beneficial than air drying 💜
Same experience with the SLS stuff! I've been struggling with my skin for as long as I can remember. About four years ago, I stopped using hair care products that contain SLS because it's bad for curly hair - and I noticed a dramatic improvement in my skin. Since then, I make sure that all the shampoo, soaps, laundry detergents etc. that I buy do not have any SLS in it. Last month I tried a styling product (by Cantu) that had SLS which immediately caused a bad breakout. Wish dermatologists and cosmeticians were more upfront about possible intolerances instead of recommending expensive products (that also usually contain SLS).
What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you girls recommend for someone that has to wash everyday and someone that has been dealing with acne since I was 14?!! I’m 33 now and still dealing with it. I’ve tried everything so maybe switching my shampoo and conditioner with help me. Also what is SLS?
@@craftsnstones I’m 2 months late but I hope this helps. I find that shampoo with pH balanced and slightly acidic (5-6.5) works best for my oily scalp. I still wash daily, but I noticed that the sebum production has reduced a little bit (more volume too around the roots) because the shampoo is not too alkaline. My acne scalps were slowly disappeared too. I couldn’t even remember when was the last time I have acne on my head after switching to pH balanced shampoo. I used to use whatever drugstore shampoo I could find, but I tested them with my pH tester and almost all of them have more than 8/9 pH, in my country, at least.
SLS is a surfactant used in most cleaning products (shampoo, face cleansers, hand wash to name a few) because it’s cost-effective and excellent in removing dirts, grease, bacteria, etc
@@craftsnstones Start Curology! Seriously! I had acne IN MY 40s (still get a breakout now and then) but Curology saved my life. $20/mo is well worth it.
Being a hairstylist of nearly a decade, I can tell you, that you are not supposed to use harsh hair shampoo on your hair.
I've noticed hairlines of so many individuals, and I spotted that folks who were using harsh shampoo cleansers generally had poor hair line.
So I suggest only to use gentle shampoo only. I myself use and recommend to apply littleextrra coconioon shampoo only.
Also, do hot oil massage twice a week as it boosts circulation and encourages hair.
If you see this, what shampoos are considered gentle? And what about dandruff shampoo? Would love your input!
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Since I was a teen, I've been shamed by well-meaning classmates for washing my hair every day. In the end, I shaved my head and only washed my hair with water for six months in a bid to "reset" my oil production. And what do you know, it didn't make a difference. My mom, at 60+, still washes her hair every or every other day, and I expect I will, too, most likely. This was so insanely validating. Thank you.
Shoot...I wash mine 2ce a day and it is just fine.
I appreciate you talking about daily hair washing. So many stylists have told me to train my hair to be washed less and all that happens is that I get horrible scalp issues. It boggles my mind that people who wash their face every day or twice daily are horrified by the idea of washing your scalp daily. The skin is literally millimeters away. Its not crazy to think that skin would also need to be washed.
I love it when people go silicone free because it “weighs their hair down” but then proceed to use a product with coconut oil etc, like that is going to be lighter? Silicone is the lightest oil you can find.
True 🧡
True!!
Coconut oil is too heavy for most people with straight/wavy/ loose curly hair. It’s great for course 4c hair however. I consider straight coconut oil as more of a styling product than a moisturizing product because it doesn’t actually penetrate the hair shaft.
@@juliacatherine9394 Agreed. I have 3 c hair and coconut oil is a no for me. Too heavy
As a type 2 hair person who's silicone free because my scalp is itchy if I have too many silicones in my haircare products, I'm still looking for something that doesn't weigh my hair down. It's 2a-2c waves and finding products that don't make my hair straight with a curl at the end (I joke that it's straight, but like a walking cane) is so hard. And generally finding products that work on me is a hassle
i literally have always washed my hair every day or every other day and that was when my hair was at its best and longest. when i started skipping washes and not washing as much , my hair got thinner and started looking worse. thank you for this!
Finally someone said it. Cannot tell you how many “hair training” videos I’ve watched where the person washes their hair once a week but uses dry shampoo five out of seven days. Where’s the training in that?
The "brush your hair 100 times a day" idea comes from Victorian times when women used boar bristle brushes to distribute the sebum evenly throughout their hair. This was their way of cleansing their hair because the shampoos of that time were too harsh for daily use.
Well that makes sense. And also they should mention the advice is for those with straight hair because it’s impossible to brush curly hair when dry.
@@Sol36900 I feel like a lot of hair care advice tends to only take white people into account. Black hair can't be cared for in the same way as white hair, for example.
Thanks for debunking the NoPoo movement!
This is so helpful! I'd love a video addressing high porosity vs low porosity hair and specifically how to take care of each. As others have said, it's so nice to have science-based information, rather than all of the hyped and anecdotal recommendations online. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this educational video. My Dermatologist told me she’s seen an increase in patients with scalp fungal infections most likely due to a dirty scalp infrequent hair washing.
thank you for clarifying the sulfate myth. when my hair was at my longest (it was down to right above my hips) i was washing it every day with good ol suave 😂 it grew just fine with all those sulfates
JUST what I needed. Thank you for busting all these annoying myths and helping us make informed decisions!
Omg... just thank you. Seriously I have been wanting professional advice on all of these hair topics for quite a while now... and what perfect, beautiful proof, your hair is GORGEOUS.
i stopped listening to people on the internet telling me how bad it was to wash my oily hair everyday and for the first time ever my hair stylist said "oh my gosh your hair is so shiny and healthy!!"
can confirm dry shampoo+hair oil on the ends is a great combo. My hair stays fluffier for longer but still feels soft and silky and I don't have to wash it as often!
When I started my curly/wavy hair journey, I refused to use sulfates in my shampoos. That changed when I went to get a haircut and found out I had a lot of buildup on my hair from the styling products I was using. My hairstylist recommended I start to use a clarifying sulfate shampoo (Redken), and it made such a huge difference in my hair!
Thank you for this!! Since I was 16 I have been “training” my hair, and here I am 10 years later and it never changed. I always joked how I’m “at least 25% happier” on days where I’ve washed my hair because it made me feel cleaner and more confident. My partner asked me why I don’t just wash it everyday if it makes me feel better, and I realised it because I was conditioned to feel like that was wrong. I am so much happier and more confident when I wash my hair everyday so now I’m going back to that.
If I don't wash my hair every day/other day (especially if I've exercised) I get angry feeling lumps in my scalp and hairline! It's good to hear that washing frequently isn't a bad thing. Thank you!
so elegantly spoken and informative
Another amazing video with great content! Thank you Dr. Ellis!
I am so thankful to you for this post. I haven't felt this validated about my hair ever ❤️
So happy to hear that 💓
amazing video...as always! 🙂 your videos and your channel deserve a million subscribers...truly !
Aaaaah thank you! I just could never get on the no-shampoo trend. I HAVE to wash my hair every day and I do as you suggest- I concentrate on scalp and I do not keep up in a towel wrapped, I air-dry my hair and only use heat styling products occasionally. Thanks again for the informative content!
Same here. I just feel dirty not washing my hair everyday.
In Korea people wash their hair everyday and think it’s very gross not to
I literally cannot go more than a couple days without washing my hair; it's fine so it gets greasy faster than thicker hair does. Plus the extra oil buildup makes my scalp itch.
@@johnpark7972 In Asia where there’s hot climate most people take shower twice a day and wash their hair at least every other day because sweat would make the hair dirty so I agree.
Dr. Sam you are amazing. Your work is amazing. Keep up good work.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I definitely feel the pressure to not wash my hair every day despite having a super oily scalp. Really tired of people who have a completely different hair type than me (usually thick and oily instead of my fine, very straight hair) basically telling me I'm just not trying enough and implying they know how to care about my hair better than me.
Wash that hair the way works for you and dare anyone to tell you they know your body better!
This video was more useful than any of the videos I´ve washed. Thank you! So simple and effective.
Love! More science based hair care please!
Wow I totally believed all of these myths..... Thank you so so much! I have felt so guilty about washing my hair every day!
Hey Dr Ellis! Thanks for all this amazing info! Could you do an episode on especially dry and curly hair as well as dry skin? Would totally appreciate that!
I am a curly gurl and the community is soooo toxic! They always say use the curly girl method, don't use sulfates, don't use drying alcohol, don't use silicones etc but truthfully everyone has different scalp and hair needs! What works for me might not work for someone else and I do not understand why people don't get that.
I’m a guy who’s been using the curly girl method for about a year and a half, and I’ll be the first to say that the CG community is incredibly predatory and largely built on shaming others. While the practices it promotes are good and do work for many people, there’s no reason to put folks down for doing something else. I wish haircare didn’t become so toxic in the last few years
@Zeke Mitchell-Hopmeier yup, I have super course, wavy hair, and attempted cg-ish methods, ruined my hair and scalp. Ran out and bought the most insultingly cheap shampoo/cond. (Herbal essences 😆) and wow...no longer a disgusting grease ball...
@@keekeejenkins6162 I LOVE that brand!! hahaha and they are cruelty free so its a win for me.
Part 2 please. Amazing information here! Thank you
THANK YOU! You have no idea how validating it is to hear an expert say that your scalp will produce the oil it wants and it's not because of how many times you wash your hair. Indeed the "solution" I always hear is "wash your hair less, train your scalp" but it's not as simple as that and they don't understand the many other factors that can play into someone having very oily scalp. Im so tired of hearing that and hearing people say I need to put MORE oil on my face.
I’d love to see your favorite hair oils and other hair products you use! Thank you for the evidence based information!! So refreshing at a time when many people are ignoring scientific facts and creating their own “facts” (especially in the hair and skincare markets!) Just subscribed to your channel ❤
learned something new! thanks doc. I have curly thin color treated hair that i heat style, so i choose to wash once a week. every hair type and life style is different. do what's best for you, and def don't shame others or make them feel "dirty" for their choices.
This was so helpful, thank you from across the pond! ❤️🇬🇧💙
I tried sulphate and silicone free and honestly my hair was the worst its ever been. I've got fine hair and it just broke off. For years I couldn't understand why. So I went back to sulphates and silicones and my hair somewhat recovered. I think my scalp needed the sulphates to properly cleanse it. And the silicone really did help condition my hair better than any non silicone conditioner I've used.
Thank you for all the great information!
Thank you for exposing the myth about how often to wash your hair, and all the Information you share in this video!
Thank you so much for setting the record straight on washing your hair every day. I've always done this and people always tell me I shouldn't and that it's making my hair more oily. No matter how much I tell them that I know my hair and I know that it gets really oily and stays that way if I don't wash it daily, they don't believe me. Fortunately I don't think this is damaging my hair, because my hair is very thin so it air dries quickly and I rarely ever use heat tools on it.
I wash my hair every day too!! It gets oily very quickly..but i lk admit i love the freshly washed hair shine😌😌
During COVID times there were periods where I'd go up to 3-4 days without washing my hair. It was awful, would never do that again unless I didn't have a choice. My hair didn't get better, it just got greasier, lol.
@@KiteFlyingVespa exactlyyy girl...and even if im washing it daily...my hair is just thrivinggg looking better and better
@@themindhelp9584 Same here!
*_She did not set any record straight._* Daily Hair Washing is Not the General Rule for everyone and *_Only applies to people with Hair that gets Oily, Dirty & Icky if Not washed Daily._*
It's Okay for _'Some'_ to Wash their Hair Everyday, but causes *_more Harm than Good for so many people_* depending upon the Hair Type & Texture.
Huge THANK YOU for making this video from a hairstylist whose out here, also trying to debunk all these hair myths!! 👏👏👏
Yes queen!!
Thank you for this video - so helpful!
You speak clearly and have great hair! I trust you! 😁💖
I definitely want more of these!
I want more on breakage
Im so glad you said it. Because i ve been hearing it a lot lately that they say you shouldn't.
Thank you for your professional input! Do you have any thoughts on the inversion method? Or just generally, about stimulating blood flow to the scalp to increase hair growth/health/thickness/whatever?
Thank you so much for this amazing video! 🌿🌸
YES!!! Thank you for sharing these. Specifically the sulfate and silicone myth. I work at a cosmetology school and used to use the brand they carried and loved it until they reformulated to remove silicones. My scalp became so dry and flakey so I switched to a drugstore shampoo and conditioner with silicones and it totally healed my scalp issues. I now get told by the stylists I shouldn’t use it because of the silicones lol. It’s sad to see schools teaching incorrect information just to sell their “high end” products.
So silicones aren’t bad for your health ?
@@isisjsbsdi5939 of course not. If you use silicone, make sure to use shampoo with sls at least once a week to remove silicone buildup.
What is your hair texture? I used sulfates and silicones my whole life. It was what I was raised with. I found when I stopped using them my hair became significantly healthier! So the exact opposite of you lol. I do use a sulfate based shampoo every 3 weeks to a month to rinse out product buildup. I only use one hair product and one hair oil so my buildup does not happen fast. I have wavy/curly fine hair. The silicone weighs down my hair more than I would like. Wonder if a different hair texture could be why our experiences are different?
You should stop generalising, I definitely don’t agree with you. Shampoos containing SLS make my hair dry, my scalp very itchy and disgusting.. Don’t want to use them again. Not everyone is the same, what works for you might not work for someone else etc.
@@oliviapenney4471 I have kinky coily hair and have no problem with many sulfate shampoos. People forget that a product is not made of one ingredient but several ingredients so what matter is the entire formula not one single ingredient. I have also tried some shampoos with no sulfate that make my hair feel dry and brittle simply because the formula was bad. Many people buy no sulfate shampoos without knowing which ingredient(s) has replaced it... or without knowing that the other ingredients or the combination of ingredients in the shampoo could be the issue.
So tired of people coming at me about how i’m “damaging my hair” for washing it everyday🤦🏽♀️
Dude it’s really oily and i’m an hygienic person, chill out🤷🏽♀️
Haha, yes!
Ikr especially when they say “just train your hair” i tried for months and it gave me oilier than ever scalp, dandruff and sores on my scalp for the first time in my life and it even made my skin break out too!! I wash every day/every other day tops and it works for me super well and my hair is super healthy. Every hair is different and need different things, i wish they would stop trying to generalize haircare
@@bellalobo7997 SAME! They always say “train your hair” and over the last two years I’ve only been washing my hair 2-3 times a week and it hasn’t changed my oily scalp IN THE SLIGHTEST. In fact my forehead has been breaking out and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why because I’ve NEVER had forehead acne. I’m just gonna start washing my hair daily again.
@@bleudiamondbleu QUEEN yes!! you do you and your hair is gonna thank you for all the love💕💕
I just subscribed. I can’t wait to watch your other videos!!!!
THIS VIDEO WAS MADE FOR ME!!! I have super oily hair and people with dryer scalps do NOT understand and it was so frustrating hearing people talk about training your hair. I have always believed that its just genetic (my face is an oil field too haha) and its so nice to have that backed up! I also style my hair daily with heat products and I dont experience anything negative from it so its very helpful to hear that I can keep doing that! probably cause my oil keeps my hair hydrated enough haha
@maddiexela Hello, Hi, could you recommend some shampoos that have helped you with oily hair?
Wow! Great information, and so helpful!! Thanks :)
I'm ok at knowing how to read skin care labels now and looking for helpful ingredients but not for hair product labels. What should we be looking for? Can you expand more on the specific types of silicones for specific needs for instance?
We need your hair care routine, it looks so healthy and shiny 😍
I have a haircare CZcams video!
So helpful! Thanks a lot.
Ohh question! Does the “type of scalp” you have (eg. oily, dry, etc.) usually coincide w/ the type of skin you have on your face? I’ve heard this before as a way (or a factor) of knowing your skin type.
Thank you for this video, doctor. Fantastic advice.
Just found out your video and this is really helpful! IDK if you have already done this or not but I really want you to acknowledge us about Tiktok's hair myths that keep coming out :) BTW Thank you for such great vid of you.
Thank you for the clarification on why olaplex has to be repeatedly used. I always wondered about that.
I learned so much this was a very helpful video thank you ☺️
I’m a hairstylist and I love this video. Thank you!
I must say that I went sulfate/silicon free at the beginning because I thought sulfates were “bad” for the hair. But I stayed with that routine because I dye my hair red and OH GOD sulfate free shampoo makes the color fade so much slower!
Shampoos with sulfates made the color almost completely fade (and looks like an ugly blond) in about a week. Now I can stay a full month without retouching the color!
My hair is super oily and I have to wash it every day, so that’s that. Sometimes I even do “co-wash”. It works very well, and I never had any problems with it.
My only doubt is… is it true that sulfate-free shampoo is unable to remove insoluble silicones? Because I only use silicone-free products because of that. I never had a problem with silicones! I just don’t like the sulfates lol
super interesting question !!
I'm growing out a pixie and am about jaw/chin length now. I've always been an everyday hair washer, even when I studied and worked at a cosmetology school. My scalp was oily in my youth, but now I can get away with skipping a day. BUT, I suffer from allergies so I have to at least rinse it at night. I have fine hair and used to have lots of it and despite daily washing and heat styling it was always healthy. But now in my mid 40's, I easily notice my scalp along my hairline and crown, and I'm experiencing breakage. Bums me out. Thank you for mentioning the shedding - I've now tried to minimize washing everyday in hopes I don't shed as much, but notice even MORE shedding than when I wash daily. I use sulfate free shampoo because I have color treated hair, but I do like the silicones. Also have noticed that "volumizing" shampoos tangle my hair more. I just need to go back to my tried and true brand and stop messing around. Thanks for this video.
Thank you so much, I have fine hair and gets greasy pretty much the same day of washing. It's nice to hear I can wash everyday.
WOW. THANK YOU!!!! This helps me so. much.
So helpful and thank you for your videos.
super interesting love it xx
Thank you! I like learning about hair health
All of haircare wisdom summarized in one video 💜 Dr Ellis, could you also talk about fish oil supplements for haircare in your next video?
Great video fantastic information ❤️thanks
Thank you for this amazing video ❤
Thank u so much for tons of information 💜💜💜
Thank you for the informative video 🙏
Well done. What are your favorite hair care products with silicone? Thank you
Thank you! I’ve been begging for SCIENCE-based info on hair! All of these hairtok and long hair groups - it’s too much! Thank you for the actual science. Wonderful!!!!!
curly hair groups are some of the worst for spreading fearmongering and demonising ingredients instead of following the science
So helpful!! ❤
Please do a video on how to care for unmanageable, frizzy grey hair that doesn’t involve coloring or chemical straightening!
Thank you for the information well done
just found you and its *chefs kiss* i am subscribing and liking
Hi Sam. Love your Channel. I’ve always wanted to ask a question regarding daily hair- washing. As a dentist, my hair is constantly exposed to aerosols during the day. In you opinion, is there a time- efficient to cleanse/ “ disinfection your hair daily at home besides washing it daily. Much appreciated
I spent about six years washing my hair 3 or 4 times per week and had to rely on dry shampoo on my off days. My hair has only become greasier over time, due as you said to genetics and hormonal factors. I sure could’ve saved myself some funky hair days with the right information, rather than the “train your hair” and, even worse, “no poo” pseudoscience 🤡
Thank you so much for a great video! My hair myth/question is: I have sebbhoric dermatitis and the o my thing that soothes and takes away itch is applying oils to my scalp. But I have read that oils can “feed” the yeast on my scalp which is making my SD worse. Is that true? Thank you!!
I used to wash my hair everyday about 10 years ago but now I only wash about 1-2 times per week. I have pretty oily roots and the only thing that has happened from washing it less often is that my scalp is super irritated all the time now! I have dandruff which I’ve never had before. And a lot of times when I scratch my scalp (bc it’s itchy all the time now too) I get these little clogged pores that pop out! Almost like little blackheads (anyone else??). I’m so over it and going back to washing every other day! Thank you for this information!!
I've got the exact same problem!!! Any suggestions PLEASE
Love this video 🤗🤍 thank you
What people say is that the silicones get into the follicle and cause it to miniaturize. Regarding the brushing, I was under the impression that the directions were to brush your scalp with a horse hair brush to remove the debris of dead skin, etc. from the exposed follicle so that it doesn’t miniaturize.
Would you do some education on hair growth/care after chemo? I have several friends who have quite different hair now that they have finished chemo- curly, somewhat frizzy . Thank you
I wash my hair ever 3-4 days and if the ends are dry I use jojoba oil which is very light and my hair loves it. Thanks for these info! 😊
Hi. Great summary of myths! To the silicones... Are the specific silicones used in haircare bad for your SKIN? Cuase you're suppost to use your conditioner on the lenghts of zour hair only, not on the scalp, right? I've heard that they can be comedogenic - cause trouble on your back when you rinse your hair that way. But I've never heard what issue they are suppost to have with your scalp... And is there something like a hair&scalp product that would moisturize dry scalp and not leave the hair too greasy, or we just have to rely on using gentle shampoo?
I love your hair. So luscious, thanks for this info.
appreciate this video so so much!!!
This video has helped me a lot
Thank you!!! Any time I see a video talking about how you have to wash your hair less and over time you'll train your scalp to not produce as much oil that never made sense to me... like...what? How? Am I the only one who just can't see how that makes sense?? Then I thought I might just be a bad egg because..okay it doesn't make sense to me, but I'm gonna assume these people know what they are talking about. So instead of washing my hair about every other day I go to washing about twice a week...and my hair gets oily after the couple days (when I would have done my rewash). "It can take a few weeks or even months for your hair to adapt!" they say... no... no... My hair looks good/clean the day I wash it and then still pretty good (or not dirty/oily at least) the following day.... that's it, and I've done it this way for several years now (cuz like I said...they know what they're talking about, right?) So (even though change is scary) I might start trying to get back to more of an every other day system and see how my hair does. I do think when I wash my hair that I like my results more when I don't use the silicones and all that stuff... but I guess that's just for me. I do have curly hair (like think Shirley Temple) too though so I don't know if that affects it. Any whoop. You have a new sub and I can't wait to watch more of your videos!
LOVE this video! Thank you for debunking these myths using SCIENCE and evidence-based FACTS. I tried not washing my hair, buying expensive Sulfate/Silicon-free shampoos and dry shampoo, ingesting Biotin supplements, etc. and they obviously made me miserable. Seems like all this time I should have just listened to board-certified dermatologists just like you and Dr. Dray Suarez instead of "influencers".
Finally, answered many questions. Especially the sulfate and silicone myths. Also I do tie a ponytail once or twice a week but loosely, is that still bad?
Give good adviced. I studied hairstyling and scalp care. Her advice is really true. Esp the inflammatory scalp do not use dry shampoo. But you can try those liquid dry shampoo but the end of the day you need to wash off.
Well this just explained why my hair got worse when I began doing these myths. Thank you!!!
My hair naturally gets oily every other other day and I have been unsuccessfully trying to “train” my hair for more than two years and no, it does not work. Interestingly though I had a week where due to circumstances I had to wash my hair every single day and after that it did started getting oily the very next day! So in my opinion the “training” can only get you to your natural washing cycle if you’re over washing, however it can not extend it.
I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp so it's important for me to wash my hair everyday or every other day. And my hair is long as well, past mid back. I always blow dry my hair and curl it often and I've noticed that conditioning in the shower and using a leave in conditioner that has heat protectant has kept my hair healthy. Since I'm east Asian my hair is decently coarse and strong which also helps, but heat protectant does make a huge difference. I used to always skip it, but I'd advise to definitely use it. I've seen dramatic results from just using the tresemme one before curling.
I have seb derm too and tried not washing my hair every day like my doc suggested and it felt soooo terrible ! My scalp was greasy inflamed and so itchy .... and I ended up losing much more hair . So washing it every day it is ....
Such great info! Also, I just found your channel. I am mesmerized by how gorgeous you are!