An apparent paradox, yesbut one thats actually quite common.
Reminder: Our scalps are skin, says Townsend.
On the flip side, poorly hydrated strands can lead to all sorts of issuesnamely dullness and frizz.
Oily scalp causes
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In fact, Townsend calls temperature extremes one of the biggest causes of combo hair.
Excess oil and pore-clogging lipids can alsolead to scalp acneandblocked hair follicles.
co-founder and chief science officer at hair-care brand Function of Beauty
This comes with a host of issues, including transepidermal water loss and, consequently, dryness and irritation.
Finding balance is key, says Townsend.
Making sure you have a clean scalp, but not over-exfoliating.
For Townsend, this means treating yourself to a nice, gentle scrub every two or three weeks.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo $42.00
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Too-frequent washes
As with too much exfoliation, there is also such a thing as too much cleansing.
If youre someone who shampoos every single day, you might be over-stripping your natural oils, says Townsend.
In doing so, your scalp may go into overdrive to create more oils.
Its a horrible cycle that you have to break!
co-founder and chief science officer at hair-care brand Function of Beauty
So, how does one break the cycle?
If youre an everyday shampooer, try cutting back to every other day.
As for so-calleddetox shampoos?
For a gentle yet effective deep clean, consider hopping on theapple cider vinegar trend.
Townsend suggests this shampoo from Dove, which contains moisture-lockinghyaluronic acid.
Dove Hair Therapy Hydration Spa Shampoo $9.00
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The issue with this approach?
Our hair strandsfrom midshaft to the endsrarely need an actual shampooing.
Most of the time, we really just need to cleanse our scalp, says Townsend.
Not all the hair.
Look for formulas free of sulfates, as the ingredient may dry out your strands even further.
Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner $26.00
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Improper brushing
While many of us overlook our hair-brushing technique, paying attention could help combat combo hair.
Marcia Brady had it right, says Townsend.
Consider consciously brushingfrom your scalp all the way through your endsbefore bed tonight.
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