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Ho i capelli grassi. Che shampoo mi consiglia?

I have oily hair. What shampoo do you recommend?

Pronunciation

Stress 'GRAS-si'. 'Consiglia' = con-SI-glia — recommends.

When to use it

Ask your hairdresser for product recommendations tailored to your hair type. Italian hairdressers often stock professional retail lines and can give expert advice.

What it means

'Grassi' = oily (literally 'fatty', masculine plural). Hair types: 'secchi' (dry), 'grassi' (oily), 'normali' (normal), 'misti' (combination). 'Shampoo' is the same in Italian, pronounced the same as in English.

Variations

I miei capelli si ungono velocemente.

My hair gets greasy quickly.

Describing the rate of oiliness.

Che frequenza di lavaggio mi consiglia?

What washing frequency do you recommend?

Asking about how often to wash.

Sono adatti i prodotti senza siliconi?

Are silicone-free products suitable?

Asking about specific ingredients.

Mini Dialogue

— Ho i capelli grassi. Che shampoo mi consiglia? — Provi questo: è purificante, senza solfati aggressivi. — E il balsamo? — Per i capelli grassi, il balsamo solo sulle punte. Mai sulla radice.

— I have oily hair. What shampoo do you recommend? — Try this: it's clarifying, without aggressive sulphates. — And conditioner? — For oily hair, conditioner only on the ends. Never on the roots.

Cultural Note

Italian hair care has been heavily influenced by 'trichologia' (trichology — the science of hair and scalp). Many Italian salons have a resident trichologist or offer scalp analysis ('analisi del cuoio capelluto') using digital microscopes. The Italian haircare market is dominated by brands like Alfaparf Milano, KMS, and Davines (Parma-based).

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