Haircare 101: Dandruffs in the hair and Dry Scalp

In my previous posts I talked about oily scalp and how to take care of it correctly and now I also wanted to talk about dry scalp and more dandrufs in the hair and how to take care of it! So if you want to hear about it more keep reading this!

Why it happens in the first place?

New cells constantly continue to form in the deep layers of the scalp. A healthy scalp and good blood circulation provide the best conditions for beautiful hair. Like other parts of your body, the scalp consists of several layers. Although new cells form in the lower layers, old cells are constantly shed to the surface. However, some triggers can disrupt this system. Then itching, dryness and dandruff appear.

Other factors, such as excessive sunlight, salt or chlorinated water, can also strip moisture from the scalp and cause dandruff. Additionally, unbalanced nutrition, excessive stress and taking very hot showers can dry out the scalp. Dry scalp can also be hereditary.

What is dandruffs?

Sensitive and dry scalp is prone to dandruff. The initially dry scalp eventually becomes so sensitive that it produces more and more cells. Dandruff occurs when many dead cells come together. Dandruff can irritate the shoulder and neck area. Dandruff is especially noticeable on dark colored clothes. This condition is caused by abnormal growth of microorganisms, a type of yeast in the Malassezia family. Dandruff can occur in clusters, large patches, or spots on your scalp. Then they fall off and become sticky. They are generally oily and yellow-gray in color. This may be accompanied by extremely irritated scalp and severe itching. In most cases, dandruff appears in your hair and falls on your neck and shoulders, especially when styling. Fatigue, stress, pollution and winter are factors that can trigger or increase the growth of dandruff.

So how can you fight with dry scalp and dandruffs?

• Lack of air in the scalp causes the scalp to remain dry and dehydrated. As a result, dandruff formation occurs.
• Psychological reasons, fungi, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss and shingles are also among the factors that cause hair crusts to form.
• Situations such as exposure of hair to overheated water, frequent use of products containing chemicals, and inadequate hygiene conditions may cause crusting problems on the scalp.

If you think your scalp problems are caused by an allergic reaction, the products you use on your hair may need to be changed. At this point, it is especially important to make sure that you use natural products. If you wish, you can use different conditioners and nourishing oils or prepare your own mask. In order to eliminate the problem of dry scalp, it is also a wise decision to choose hair care products prepared for this purpose. Conditioner, hair serum, hair oil and other moisturizing products can rejuvenate and moisturize the scalp. In this respect, you can make your hair softer and brighter with a hair strengthener.

• You can also accelerate blood flow by massaging the scalp. Massaging with coconut oil will accelerate the health and strengthening of hair. Hair conditioners rich in vitamins can also be used for dry scalp.
• Hair dye contains chemicals that can seriously damage the scalp. Hair dyes can cause hair to lose moisture, become dry and hard. Therefore, you should try to use herbal hair dyes instead of chemical products.
• Olive oil also has moisturizing properties. For this reason, it can eliminate flakes and dandruff problems on the scalp.

And this will hopefully help you in your haircare journey and make you feel more confident wearing your hair down without worrying about the white dots in your black shirt..

Sincerely,

Hoping for the cleanest hair…