Shampoo and static

Your scalp should definitely NOT burn.  Something is not right.  I am to assume you don't use any other chemicals on it?  Dyes or straightening chemicals?

It sounds like your hair is very short?  If it is, there is really no need to use conditioner since you won't have a problem with tangles.  Not getting conditioner on your scalp may fix the problem since it doesn't completely wash off, and there maybe something in there you are allergic to.  If your hair is longer, make sure only to use conditioner from the ears down, not near the scalp. 

Shampoo is highly concentrated...in case you are allergic to something in the shampoo, diluting it may help a little.  If quitting conditioner doesn't work, then go for the shampoo - switch brands, try to go for something with different ingredients. You can dilute your shampoo by mixing it 1/4 shampoo to 3/4 water, (or even more water than that) in a small bottle, and roll it slowly to mix it (only mix up what you need at one time so it doesn't sit around diluted like that).

Since shampoo is so concentrated, you will still get good suds, your hair and scalp should wind up less dry feeling, and it may dilute out any ingredient you are allergic to enough to fix the problem.  If it doesn't fix it, you may want to consider asking a doctor about it in case you have psoriasis or something...though you probably don't have psoriasis or you would have lots of other symptoms (lots of serious flaking and super dry red scalp).

Edited to add:  You could be allergic to the gel, but if you don't get the burning except for after washing, I wouldn't think that would be it.


Edited by Susan W - June 07 2007 at 10:20am