QuoteReplyTopic: scalp issue- dandruff or buildup? Posted: February 21 2012 at 3:35pm
Hello,
I am having an unbearable time trying to figure out if this mess on top of my head is dandruff or product buildup. A stylist said it was product buildup but no other stylists have mentioned it being that to me. She said it could be because I'm using cheap products...well I am not. I use Joico K-pak reconstruct shampoo and conditioner. On other days, I use Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Shampoo and conditioner. Once every 2 weeks, I use Paul Mitchell clarifying shampoo three. Once every week, I use Matrix Essentials solutionist Instacure leave in conditioner and macadamia oil. Even when I just shampoo/condition and cut out everything else, I still get a crusty scalp. The flakes are large, pure white, and caked onto my scalp. Please help me discover what the problem is so that I may begin using the correct method to get rid of it. Thanks!!
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Skin on the scalp dies and is replaced just like any area of your skin. Yet there are oils that your scalp produces called sebum (the same stuff you rake off to fight acne. This oil coats hairs and the scalp. Too much shampooing will strip that oil. If you naturally have dry scalp, washing should be cut down. If it's not dry scalp, something else is happening.
This is were the stylists and dermitologists come in. There is a reason for flaking. Once that is found, a treatment can be advised. The only thing I can think of is to reduce the amount of shampooing. Do not use hot water when washing. Use luck warm water. Use as gentle a shampoo as possible and find a treatment for the scalp.
This site has many educated stylists and hair care experts. They will be giving advise shortly. Hope everything goes well...
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