Hair Help - Causes of Dry Flaky Scalp

Most people who suffer from dry scalp presume they're experiencing dandruff and go for medicated shampoos which may actually worsen the situation!
Dandruff is quite rare and falls into two categories: dry or greasy.

Greasy dandruff is yellow, itchy and normally associated with greasy hair, whereas dry dandruff can be itchy, flaky and gray colored.
True dandruff needs treatment with medication.

A dry scalp is much more common than dandruff and can be cause by a variety of factors, but the most common are:

- poor rising
- poor shampooing
- use of washing or styling products that are too strong and harsh
- using incorrect products for your hair type
- stress
- diet
- central heating/ changes in temperature
- medication.

How to get rid of it

Have a thorough consultation with your hairstylist to ascertain the cause of the dryness.
Shampoo with mild products, washing well around the hairline and rinse well, then use a conditioner according to your hair type, as this will act as a moisturizer for your scalp.

Keep styling products away from your roots while your scalp is dry.

It is very important to deal with dry scalp immediately as the flakes can build up and cause serious damage to your scalp that could lead to scalp breakouts.