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The idea is to get you the deepest clean possible.

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Similarly, theres something called triple washing, but for the hair.

This all takes place in one session where you lather, rinse, and repeat…then repeat again.

Think irritation, hair thinning, and ultimately, hair loss.

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Read on for their input.

What are the benefits of triple-washing your hair?

This includes tough-to-remove hairspray, silicone residue, hair dye, or dry shampoo, Dr. Zeichner says.

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All hair types can benefit from triple washing, but especially thin and fine hair, says Dr. Kahen.

How often should you triple-wash?

To be clear, triple-washing isnt really something you should be doing daily or even every other day.

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It is ideal for when your hair needs a little extra purification and deep cleansing, says Dr. Kahen.

How often should you wash your hair in general?

Sorry to break it to you, but the jurys out on this one.

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There are other factors to consider too.

Lifestyle can also impact how often someone may need to wash their hair, says Dr. Kahen.

Which products should I use for triple washing?

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(You would use the moisturizing shampoo for the second and third washes.)

Another option for your deepest clean?

Incorporate a chemical exfoliant as your first step, perhapsAct+Acre Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliator.

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Additionally, some areas of the hair may be bleached or dyed, requiring different attention.

For color-treated hair, we loveMoroccan Oil Color Care Shampoo.

Among them: your hair is feeling stripped, its color-treated, or you have a sensitive scalp.

If youve got some color in your hair, be careful, Dinis warns.

Triple washing can make that color fade faster than youd like.

Dr. Kahen echoes this: It can be stripping to the hair if the wrong products are used.

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