Confession: I wash my hair almost every single day. I know, it sounds like a cardinal sin for a beauty editor, up there with sleeping in your makeup and skipping sunscreen every morning. But hear me out! How often you should wash your hair is fully dependent on your hair type, oil levels, and styling goals. I have an oil-prone scalp, aka I need to wash my hair more often to remove buildup, flakes, and sebum. However, someone with dry, coarse, curly hair, or 4c hair might be able to wash their hair just once a week.

You should base your wash-day schedule on a lot of factors. “How many times should you wash your hair is not a one-size-fits-all answer," says professional hair stylist Gabbi Jeanne. "It depends on your hair type and lifestyle," like whether you have dandruff or if you tend to load up on styling products every day.…