Ever wonder why you feel so refreshed after a hair wash at a salon? Many people are missing this one important haircare tip: Scalp Care! This might be the hair's salvation for dandruff terror and smelly scalp.
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Anti-dandruff shampoos are great. Yet in the long run, the harsh chemicals will cause your hair to turn limp and dry. Imagine this, the chemicals are constantly fighting with your healthy scalp; A mini warfare on your scalp. If you understand crispy hair, you know what I'm talking about. The best shampoos for your scalp are those with pH values between 4.5 to 5.5, natural to your scalp.
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Shampooing hair everyday does not guarantee a clean scalp/healthy hair. In reality, even the basic routine of shampoo and conditioner is not good enough. In Singapore, the air pollution and the heat of the day can cause our pores to clog and retain dirt quickly.
Scalp care is necessary and here are 5 ways to counter this flaky war!
1. DIY Scalp Care: Make A Baking Soda Hair Wash
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If you have sensitive scalp that respond with dandruff no matter what products you use, DIY a less harsh alternative. Mix about 1 tbsp. baking soda with 1 cup warm water. Rinse off with diluted apple cider vinegar. This helps to remove buildup caused by dirt, pollution, shampoos, conditioners and other hair products.
DIY is often the best solution with a smaller price tag.
2. Exfoliating Treatment Mask For Scalp : Kiehl's Exfoliating Scalp Treatment.
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This is a highly raved scalp care product featured on many beauty websites. Natural ingredients such as micronised apricot and argan exfoliators allows you to care for your scalp without chemical aggressors. Use it once or twice a week, or a month at least. Massage your scalp, leave it on for 5 minutes, wash it off and you'll feel clean and ready for a hair-flipping time.
3. Scalp Oil: SheaMoisture Organic African Black Soap Dandruff & Dry Scalp Elixir
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The African black soap is known to have antibacterial properties that help to relieve dryness, rashes and treat acne breakouts. Coupled with oil and other ingredients, this product is worth a try and gentle on your scalp. Use this on top of your usual hair routine. It will completely nourish and moisture your hair in the long run. You're well on your way to say goodbye to dry flaky scalp and finally welcome long healthy luscious locks without the subtle snow whites(pun intended) teehee.
4. Activating Scalp Shampoo
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Effective products usually has active ingredients such as this scalp activating shampoo from Sebamed. This is a key to break out of certain beauty woes so look out for active ingredients in the products that you buy! Use this Sebamed shampoo in replacement of your usual shampoo.
5. Professional Hair Exfoliation for VERY DRY SCALP
(Viewer's Discretion: It's either disgusting or very satisfying)
"Fight fire with fire," they say. If you want to completely get rid of dandruff, approach a salon and ask if they offer this service. If you travel often, you can do this procedure once every month to prevent long-term hair problems due to travelling.
If you want to find out more about scalp-related issues, you may read up at here .
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