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Is it good for your hair just to shampoo but not condition ?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SHAMPOO NO CONDITION: SHAMPOOING, AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE, IS GREAT FOR SCALP HAIR. CONDITIONER IS NOT NECESSARY.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 7/16/2015

2.5k views

Thank

Conditioner: Yes. Conditioners put a coating on your hair and scalp. They will increase the volume of thin hair but only marginally

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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