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How often should you wash a dry scalp/dry hair? once a week? once a month? once every 3 months? i have kinky coily hair but right now it's shaved.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

2-3 x: May be enough. Avoid extreme hard shampoo. May use dandruff shampoo.

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

How often should you wash a dry scalp/dry hair? once a week? once a month? once every 3 months? i have kinky coily hair but right now it's shaved.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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