What I read is that being a common misconception which can lead to fungus growth. So maybe do your own research before making decisions based on comments in the internet :)

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 7 points 1 day ago

With long hair, yes. I shave my head so I actually have to oil my scalp, 1 for that fresh looking shine, and 2 without it my skin will flake and crack and in general make me look like a resident evil zombie from behind.

[–] kgbbot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 23 hours ago

As a guy with short hair, I didn't wash my hair regularly for years and it was fine, but I don't have very oily or greasy hair