Some hair types can hold a professional blowout for a whole week—others, even with the help of dry shampoo, can’t help but have look grimy after 36 hours. If you can relate (and find yourself in need of a daily wash), you could likely benefit from the best shampoo for oily hair.

Though excess oil may be detrimental to sporadic styling, it’s actually quite beneficial to scalp health. “The scalp produces oil for many important reasons, including protecting the scalp and hair as well as preventing flaking and irritation,” says Morgan Rabach, MD , board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of LM Medical in New York, NY. “Sebum has antimicrobial properties that help maintain the skin from infections and dandruff.” Those oils also help nourish, strengthen, and add shine to your strands. W

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