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Some women can go weeks without using shampoo.
Courtesy of Emily Rekstis
Others depend ondry shampooto keep their hair fresh and clean looking for days.
Recently, Ive started to worry my daily washing habit is actually hurting my hair.
Thesulfatesthe ingredient that gives shampoo its sudscan remove natural oils from the hair and scalp.
The result: Greasy roots,fried ends.
Which is exactly what happens to my bleached-blonde hair after a week of daily shampooing.
But it turns out that the shampooing itself isnt always the issueits the pop in of shampoo Im using.
So I adjusted my search, seeking a shampoo with the perfect balance.
But most weeks, I just use these gentle options every day.
And after weeks of testing, my hair looks healthier and feels softer.
Using these shampoos helps keep my hair lively and full without taking away from its shiny and smooth texture.
At first, the lack of lather really had me worried my hair wasnt getting clean.
But I was hooked when I saw how shiny and soft my hair looked when it dried.
Its exactly the gentle rinse my fine hair needs, leaving it neither limp nor lifeless.
He explains that this will only dry hair out, leaving you with dull, broken ends.
After using this shampoo and the conditioner, my hair isbouncyand shining.
Its actually marketed as a totally new way towash your hair.
This lotiony wash cleans while also providing hydration like a conditioner.
There isnt too much of a lather, which I was more accustomed to by the 10th shampoo trial.
I loved that I was still able to get a voluminousblow-dryafter using this moisturizing formula.
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