HEALTH

Don't let those dandruff flakes ruin your outfit or make you insecure this season. Now that the temps are dropping and dry skin is on the rise, it can seem nearly impossible to keep those embarrassing flakes out of sight. But what if there was a way to help keep em' in the clear? Here's the 4-1-1 on how to say buh-bye to dandruff for good.

Why is it worse during the winter?

When the air gets colder, we find ourselves moisturizing our hands to keep them from drying out and cracking. Your scalp needs that same kind of special treatment. The brisk air causes our scalp skin cells to renew themselves quicker which results in having a dry and itchy head. When you scratch your scalp, dandruff appears and becomes more noticeable, especially since everyone is wearing darker colors. 

Wave goodbye for good

Having dandruff does not equate to poor hygiene, but not washing your hair does contribute to the unwanted flakes. Sometimes we think that the oils from our head may be a good thing, but it's actually what can make it worse. Be sure to wash your hair and scrub your scalp, that way there will be fewer flakes interrupting your day (just try not to over do it).

What to Use

Finding shampoo and conditioner that are made specifically to fight dandruff is key. Our fave product is Head & Shoulders. Now this product is better than ever before because there are now multiple scents to choose from. Although the classic clean did the job, we love that our hair can now smell like something new each week ( our fave is green apple!).

What other tips should I keep in mind?

Humidifiers are a great way to combat the chilly air. By being in a room with a humidifier, your scalp will get the moisture it needs and help prevent itchy-ness for the rest of the day.

Bring baking soda into the shower with you. Once your hair is completely wet, massage about 3 tablespoons of baking powder into your hair. Baking powder will help loosen up flakes and help wash em' away.

Create an at-home remedy with lemon juice. After you get out of the shower, put 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a cup of water and slowly pour the mixture onto your damp hair. Spread out the mixture by normally brushing your hair. The lemon juice has citric acid that helps stop dandruff at the roots of your hair, resulting in a huge decrease of those pesky flakes.

Don’t go crazy using hair styling products! As hard as it may be to not use your styling gel or hairspray. The residue from hair products mixed with the cold air causes way more dandruff than anyone would ever want.

What trick are you going to try to stop dandruff? Share in the comments below!

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