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A clean scalp allows follicles to \u201cbreathe\u201d better, reduces inflammation, and creates a more favorable environment for growth and shine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1861172\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The key is not how often you wash, but how well you adapt that rhythm to your life. Oily or very active scalps may need daily or near\u2011daily washing with gentle, balancing shampoos; drier or curly hair can tolerate fewer washes with more nourishing formulas. Lukewarm water, fingertip massage, thorough rinsing, and keeping conditioner on mid\u2011lengths and ends protect the fiber. With a consistent routine, three to five washes a week become less a rule and more a reliable framework for long\u2011term scalp health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dermatologists agree that healthy hair starts with a clean scalp, not with stretching washes to the limit. 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