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I’m having trouble with dandruff. It’s really embarassing. Sometimes I think it’s getting better but then it gets worse. I’ve tried using Head and Shoulders and that kind of stuff, but it doesn’t seem to work. Any Suggestions?
Thanks
There are several things to consider when trying to deal with “Dandruff”. Most people consider any kind of itching accompanied with flaking to automatically be “Dandruff” when in reality, it could be due to one of three issues: Simple Dry Skin, Eczema/Psoriasis, or real Dandruff.
True Dandruff is actually related to a fungal growth on the scalp. If you have thick hair, leave your hair to dry naturally, cover damp hair with a hat or pull it back in a ponytail wet, you have a good chance of developing dandruff. A warm moist environment is the ideal place to cultivate fungus and it may be more active in the damp seasons ie: Spring and Fall. True Dandruff is not only flaky, but it also has an oily pasty quality to it and can be accompanied by a slight odor.
A good way to help combat Dandruff is as follows:
1) Use a soft bristle brush and brush your hair and scalp well before showering. You’ll lift away all the dead skin cells leaving the scalp to breathe better and stimulate blood flow to the skin’s surface.
2)Shampooing with the Bb Scalp Rebalancing Therapy or a professional quality shampoo and conditioner will put you in better stead than using drugstore products. Drugstore products use ingredients to exfoliate the scalp aggressively. You loose the flakes temporarily but will wind up with more later as the raw exposed skin on the scalp eventually dries out. Rebalancing Therapy helps the scalp regulate the natural sloughing of dead cells and calms any inflammation creating an optimum environment for healthy skin.
3)Blow dry your hair. It will reduce the amount of moisture left on the scalp making it difficult for fungus to thrive.
If this kind of Scalp issue continues you should consult your doctor as you might have developed a medical condition such as Eczema or Psoriasis. These are persistent and sometimes chronic skin disorders that can be challenging to overcome. Your Doc will have some better answers to this than I can provide.
Lastly and more frequently, you may just have dry skin–light flaking with mild itching, no odor and not pasty. The best way to deal with this is again to brush the hair and scalp well before you shampoo stimulating blood flow and activating the sebaceous glands. Shampoo and condition with mild products such as the Bb Gentle Shampoo and the Super Rich Conditioner. Be sure to massage the conditioner onto the scalp. Like skin lotion it will moisturize the scalp.
Hope this helps!
I’m having trouble with my red hair. I had it done a week ago and i’ve found the colour comes off on my towels and sheets. I’m worried that it will fade quickly. What should I do?
Red is the smallest colour molecule and as a result tends to fade quickly. Colour transfer happens in all fabrics: sheets, towels, clothing and it will happen with vibrant red hair colour as well. In the first week or so you’ll probably find your shampoo tends to lather up in a slightly pinky tone. As time goes by this will dissipate. Colour companies try to compensate for this tiny red molecule by packing more pigments in to achieve vibrancy and to stave off fading.
Some suggestions to have a better and longer lasting relationship with your red hair are as follows:
1) Use Salon quality shampoos and conditioners. They tend to be gentler and won’t strip your hair colour. There are also Shampoos and Conditioners that have red pigment in them to help maintain the vibrancy of your red colour. Ideally you should not wash your hair for 48 hours after having it coloured as it gives the colour a chance to “settle”.
2) Use white, black or old towels and sheets in the first week or so. Your red does have the possibility of transfering onto other fabrics especially if it’s a vibrant colour. When wearing white or light tops make sure your hair is completely dry. White fabrics can be bleached, but you might find it difficult to get red out of light or bright colours.
3) Shampoo your hair less frequently — 3 times per week is advised. It’s also a good idea to rinse your hair in cool water as it keeps the cuticle closed, locking in those pigments and helping your red colour last longer.
Hope this helps keep your reds vibrant and long lasting!