How to maintain your scalp
As much as we don’t notice it, our scalp is as important as other parts of our body. We should maintain it the same way we try to maintain our skin or stay in shape. It also leads to healthy hair, as a healthy scalp means healthy hair. A healthy scalp means less breakage and hair loss, shinier and faster growth for our hair. It also adds up to our good hair days.
The scalp is a commonly neglected part of people’s hair journey, and it can make a big difference in our hair journey when we pay attention to it. We spend a lot of time and money on skincare, but what about scalp care?
Signs of an unhealthy scalp
Most people don’t know if their scalps are healthy or not. Some of the signs of an unhealthy scalp are hidden, and the victim hardly ever finds out until the consequences start to show.
Here are some common signs to watch out for:
- Greasy, oily scalp: Some people naturally have greasy hair, so it is normal for them to have a greasy scalp. However, some other people have greasy scalp because of their unhealthy hair routines. Harsh shampoos and conditioners usually cause oily scalps, and it strips your hair of the natural sebaceous oils that it produces. Your body responds to this by producing lots of oils to make up for this loss.
- Dandruff: There is nothing healthy about your hair producing white flakes. Dandruff is a condition caused by a yeast infection, among other things. Oily scalp creates room for the yeast to grow on our scalp. Pay attention to your hair care products and know if they’re too harsh, thereby upsetting your hair’s pH.
- Itchy scalp: An itchy scalp is sure embarrassing, especially when out on a date or in a public place.
Sometimes, an itchy scalp results in white flakes, and while dandruff and an itchy scalp are commonly regarded as the same thing, it is not. However, they have similar symptoms. A moisture imbalance can cause a dry scalp which irritates.
Care of the scalp
We should learn how to take care of our scalp properly. The key to avoiding an unhealthy scalp is by going for the right products. Be mindful of the ingredients in the products that you use, avoiding harsh and highly fragranced products. Go for silicone, paraben, and sulfate-free products. Once you maintain the scalp environment, you are less likely to suffer from irritations, itchiness, hair breakage, etc.
Finally, it is also important to pay attention to our diet, whatever hair concern you face.
Salmon, nuts, leafy greens, etc., should be added to your diet, and you will see the benefits of a nutritious diet to your scalp health.
Conclusion
Your scalp is as important as your hair, so while you’re spending money on your hair booster and the likes, do have your scalp products in mind. Just like our skin needs to be exfoliated at certain times, so does our scalp. Maintain a healthy scalp by eating a nutritionally adequate diet, using the right hair products, and exfoliating weekly.
