Hey everyone! You know how I'm always on the hunt for the "holy grail" of haircare? Well, I recently went down a rabbit hole of shampoo ingredients and formulations with my dear friend Gemini (AI), and I've got some interesting info to share. Understanding My Hair: The Ultimate Challenge First, a quick refresher on my hair situation – because understanding your hair is step one to finding the right shampoo. I have what's often called "combination" hair: an oily scalp that gets greasy quickly, but the actual lengths of my hair are dry and porous . My hair has a natural wavy/curly texture, perhaps 2c/3a . On top of that, my scalp and all other skin that my hair touches can be quite sensitive and prone to breakouts. This combination presents a real challenge! My scalp needs a shampoo that cleanses effectively to remove oil without stripping it too much. "Stripping" can actually make my scalp produce more oil – as I experienced with Olaplex 4c cl...