Philip Kingsley's Brand President, Anabel Kingsley, challenges the long-held salon advice that clients should avoid frequent shampooing. She explains that the scalp, as living skin, requires regular cleansing to remain healthy and optimise hair growth conditions. This contradicts the prevalent industry belief that daily washing strips hair.
Kingsley differentiates between scalp health and hair condition. While a clean scalp supports growth, cleansing the hair itself is primarily for aesthetics and removing build-up. She recommends clients shampoo at least twice weekly, or every other day, to prevent oil, sweat, and dead skin cell accumulation. Leaving longer intervals can negatively impact scalp health.
For fine hair, daily or every-other-day washing is advised due to increased oil gland activity. Clients with coiled, curly, or coarse hair can also benefit from frequent washing if feasible; otherwise, thorough double cleansing and scalp treatments are suggested. Those who heat style regularly should adhere to protective practices and use strengthening treatments.
Kingsley addresses specific concerns such as dandruff, advising consistent use of anti-dandruff shampoos. For colour-treated hair, she notes that wetting, rather than the shampoo itself, contributes most to fade, urging clients to prioritise scalp health or colour longevity. She debunks common myths, stating modern shampoos do not strip essential lipids and that oil production is hormonally regulated, not frequency-dependent. Damage typically results from harsh handling, not the shampoo product.
This expert guidance offers salon owners a scientific basis to re-evaluate their shampoo recommendations. It highlights an opportunity to educate clients and build trust by providing evidence-based advice on scalp care, moving beyond anecdotal industry standards.