ASK A STUPID QUESTION

Does washing your hair every day really make it more greasy?

‘No, just like cleansing your face will not make it dirtier, washing your hair daily will not make your scalp greasier,’ explains Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at the Philip Kingsley clinic. ‘Daily shampooing removes product debris and environmental pollution, such as dust, from your hair. It will also help to remove sweat, sebaceous secretions and dead skin cells from the scalp.

‘If your hair still feels greasy or coated after you’ve given it a wash, it’s likely that you’re either using a type of shampoo that is too heavy for your hair texture, you are not rinsing properly after shampooing, or you’re applying conditioner to the root area.’