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25th February 2016
10:26am GMT
According to the app that allows you to track your cycle, Clue, users report that their hair looks more “oily,” “flat,” and “stringy” starting a week before their period.
And it's not all in their heads so to speak; the sciency bit backs this up.
New York dermatologist, Whitney Bowe tells Women's Health:
"In the week leading up to your period, progesterone levels soar. The hormone triggers sebum production—which means your skin pumps out more oil—and while this increases oiliness on your complexion, it also increases oiliness on the scalp.
The hormone triggers sebum production—which means your skin pumps out more oil—and while this increases oiliness on your complexion, it also increases oiliness on the scalp."
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