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I’m asked a lot about including oils in shampoo, and I have to admit I’m not a fan of the idea. It’s not just because I’m an oily haired girl, but because there are a ton of ways of increasing moisturizing and hydrating in a shampoo that isn’t about the hassle of oils.The goal of…