PSA: Greasy, product laden hair makes the scalp 10x more visible Treatment 3/15/2025
Greasy or product-laden hair can make the scalp appear more visible, leading some to mistakenly think they are balding. Proper hair washing and avoiding heavy products can help assess true hair thickness, and treatments like finasteride are used by some for actual hair loss.
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