Snow in July. 7 Tips to Fighting Dandruff

Don’t you hate it when it snows in summer? It’s a beautiful day outside, warm and sunny…you’ve just put on a cute outfit….and then suddenly you see it. Little white flakes on your shoulders. No one wants to see that, especially in the height of summer. Here are a few ways to let the sunshine in and melt away those flakes on your shoulders.

According to MediLexicon's Medical Dictionary, dandruff is, “The presence, in varying amounts, of white or gray scales in the hair of the scalp, due to excessive or normal branny exfoliation of the epidermis. This can also be accompanied by redness and irritation.”

Let’s drill down that scientific mumbo jumbo into some actionable steps on how to stop dandruff build up.

1) Start with avoiding shampoos that contain sodium laureth sulphate. Common in many shampoos, most people are not aware they may have an allergy to this chemical. I’ve seen clients who have stopped using this ingredient and find relief from scalp irritation. When you go for your next haircut, ask that they use an SLS-free shampoo or take your own.

Avoid shampoos with high amounts of silicone and perfumes, which can add to the problem. Try these shampoos instead:

David Babaii for Wildaid Amplifying Shampoo

Hamadi Lemon Mint Hair Wash

Carols Daughter Rosemary Mint Clarifying Shampoo

2) Stay away from styling products with heavy oils, silicone and perfumes. If you are an avid product user, build up on the scalp is a common issue. This especially applies to women who get their hair done often because their lifestyle demands perfection in their appearance. If you fall in this category, make sure you incorporate a few natural styling products to your daily regime. Too many chemicals are never good. That being said, I have yet to see an all-natural product line that can totally replace all chemical-based styling products.

Some of my favorite, all-natural styling products include: Peter Lamas Volumizing Mousse, 

 


Shaman Cucumber and Vitamin E sculpting Gel, Hamadi Shea Pomade and the Peter Lamas Thermal Styling Spray.

3) Regular washing of hair brushes is a big help. I recommend washing your hair brush every two weeks. Also wash caps, hair bands, and combs regularly, as they too can hold bacteria.

4) Avoid harsh dandruff shampoos. They can sometimes make a bad situation worse.

5) Only leave- in-conditioner hair products should be left overnight on the scalp. Do not use a regular rinse-off conditioner and leave it on overnight. These are designed to be rinsed off, hence the name. This one is by Just Natural Organic Care. And honey child its intense!!

Gluten Free
Natural & Organic
No Chemicals
No Alcohol
No Harsh Detergents

Gluten Free
Natural & Organic
No Chemicals
No Alcohol
No Harsh Detergents

6) Some say rinsing your hair with vinegar helps, others swear by Nizoral. Many believe in olive oils and tea tree oils. What ever the case, a regular detox is good for the scalp and hair. My favorite detox shampoo is by Abba. Use every 2 weeks.

7) If your scalp problem is extreme, ditch all the products you have and go au natural, at least until it’s gone.

I hope this was helpful and wish you a summer, free of snowflakes! :)