When it comes to hair care, much of the conversation revolves around picking the best shampoo and conditioner, steering clear of products that cause dryness and breakage (especially if your natural ...

Confession: I wash my hair almost every single day. I know, I know—it sounds like a cardinal sin for a beauty editor, up there with sleeping in your makeup and skipping face sunscreen every morning.

Shampoo is a cleansing agent. It contains ingredients called surfactants and detergents that help remove oil, sweat, dirt, product buildup, and environmental pollutants from your hair. Conditioners, ...