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I feel silly asking this question, and I didn't know exactly where to put this topic, but how should I take care of my hair and scalp? The other day, my boss and I were talking a bit because we were super slow at work (stupid freezing cold weather...), and thus bored, and she said, "Wow your scalp looks dry." I was like wtf, I wasn't standing really close to her, a few feet prolly, and she noticed that, so it must be pretty bad. I have always had a dry scalp and have had dandruff as a result. I have tried head and shoulders before and I didn't notice an improvement, and I think Selsun Blue as well a long time ago. So, does anyone have any suggestions to help me out with my dry scalp problem?

Thanks,
-Kelly

sorry, had it all my life Never could fix it.

I know mad Dad had it really bad as well. His whole shirt would be covered in flakes. He was like in his 60's-70's though and didn't shower as much as we do now.

Quote from: LivingTheDream on January 29, 2014, 09:00:34 PM
I know mad Dad had it really bad as well. His whole shirt would be covered in flakes. He was like in his 60's-70's though and didn't shower as much as we do now.

I know mine started in grade school around 4th or5th grade because I use to rub my scalp in class and it would fall all over the place

I had it bad for 6 months last year then I bought this stuff. I am also getting really nice strong hair too. I use it 3 times a week now, and coconut shampoo the other days. However when I started I used it every day for a week. You leave it in your hair for three mins then rinse.

"Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo" costs me $11aus

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/alpecin-double-effect-shampoo/prd-huu

Don't wash it everyday. Frequent washing will cause your scalp to dry. Try mixing in brown sugar with your shampoo and scrubbing your scalp. It works as a great exfoliant. You can also mix brown sugar with certain oils to help moisturize. Just google recipes and you should find lots of results.

Sadly I must wash it everyday as I live in a very dusty town and it gets in everything. Using that coffee shampoo has done wonders as I do not get dandruff at all now. I will check out the other idea too. I have never heard of it!

I had dandruff bad when my ages was single digits. It went away when puberty started, and stayed gone until I started HRT... Though, I'm hoping it's because my scalp isn't used to single digit temps and not because the hormones... I'll find out in spring I guess.

A friend of mine suggested shampoo meant for show horses. I dunno. I might actually give it a try...

Well I did hear that washing it everyday could dry it out, so I don't do that, I do it about every 2-3 days, or else it starts to get itchy and nasty feeling.

My hair is almost shoulder length and I find that Moroccan Oil is the best. Wash every four days and use Moroccan Oil conditioner, followed by an application of a small amount of Aegean Oil to your hair gives it great body and shine.

Argan oil is good..


But I'll add another! Coconut oil.. I have heard that it naturally helps with dandruff, although it has been awhile since I have had that. I did have issues with it early early last year.. I wash it.. about every three days unless there feels a need to do it more often..

Quote from: Kelly-087 on January 30, 2014, 02:39:21 AM
Argan oil is good..


But I'll add another! Coconut oil.. I have heard that it naturally helps with dandruff, although it has been awhile since I have had that. I did have issues with it early early last year.. I wash it.. about every three days unless there feels a need to do it more often..

+1 for coconut oil :).

I wash with Redken Extreme ( I use Extreme because my hair is still fine in areas ) every few days, and then dry & apply coconut oil for body and shine.

Quote from: LivingTheDream on January 29, 2014, 08:51:18 PM
So, does anyone have any suggestions to help me out with my dry scalp problem?

How long is your hair?

When my hair was very short and I was very young, I used to have some dandruff. After shampooing every day, I no longer had any dandruff. Especially since keeping my hair long, I have never had any dandruff. My problem is my scalp is too much oily.

barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on January 30, 2014, 04:30:47 AM
How long is your hair?

When my hair was very short and I was very young, I used to have some dandruff. After shampooing every day, I no longer had any dandruff. Especially since keeping my hair long, I have never had any dandruff. My problem is my scalp is too much oily.

barbie~~

My hair is very thick, I've been told. Never have to worry about going bald people say, which is a good thing :) .Right now it is around the bottom of my neck in back, covers my ears on the side and my eyes can be covered in front.