
That sour, vinegary or cheesy smell from your scalp comes from oil and sweat being broken down by microbes. Here's what triggers it and how to make it go away.

Hair perfume and hair deodorant look alike, but they do different jobs. Here's what each one does, how they compare and how to pick the right one for your hair.

A hair deodorant is a mist for dry hair that controls scalp odor at the roots between wash days. Here's how it works, how it compares to dry shampoo and hair perfume, and who it's for.

A musty, mildew-like smell in your hair usually comes down to moisture that stayed too long. Here's why it happens and how to dry, refresh and prevent it.

Just washed your hair and it still smells? These 7 common causes, from leftover shampoo to damp roots and old pillowcases, explain why, plus how to fix each one.

Greasy roots and no time to wash? Here are 7 quick fixes, the best hairstyles for second-day hair and a way to tackle oil and scalp odor in one step.

Daily or once a week? There's no single right answer. Here's how often to wash your hair based on your hair type, plus signs it's time and how to stretch wash days.

Dry shampoo helps oily roots for a few hours, but it doesn't clean or care for odor. Here's how it works, where it falls short and an alternative to try.

Smelly scalp between wash days? Here's what really causes scalp odor, the everyday habits that make it worse, and simple ways to keep hair smelling fresh.