The common statement that says ‘I’m having a good hair day’ should in fact be corrected to ‘I’m having a good scalp day’. Your hair texture, its growth, and the current that they flow in all depend on the health of scalp. If roots are well maintained and given the right treatment they need, then the quality of your hair will improve as well.
But we don’t focus much on our scalps, do we? Our skin, hair, and body are all that form our physical appearance, that is why we spend hours shopping for that, working out, choosing the right skincare, etc. however, a little thought to your scalp could change the way your hair feels and grows entirely.
The production of sebum in the sebaceous glands helps to determine the type of scalp hair you have. The sebum adds strength, and shine and gives the right growth to your hair from scalp to tip. However, aging, stress, diet, unhealthy routines, etc. can all play an unfortunate effect on your hair growth and the quality of your scalp. Before we suggest what, you can do to improve its condition, let’s get into some facts on the different types of scalps and what is the right product that you need for your scalp.
How to manage an oily and sticky scalp?
When there is an overproduction of sebum (the oil that is naturally produced in your glands) it leads to a greasy and oily scalp. Dandruff, excessive acne and sticky hair are all signs of an oily scalp. Some have such a scalp naturally, while others could get it due to climatic conditions or wrong products being used.
A few simple tricks such as washing your hair every day, or every other day without fail can help the stickiness. It is also important to use as light-weighted conditioners as possible, thick and heavy textured products can leave your hair waxier and stickier.
What can you do about your dry and itchy scalp?
If you reach out to your scalp and continuously want to itch it, get irritated with the tightness, and feel a burning sensation too? Then you fall under the dry scalp type. Try reducing the hair washes, even though the water feels nice and calms the need to scratch, washing will only dry it more making the texture raspier. Reach out to some nice hair oils and pamper your scalp with warm head massages. Take good 15 mins to rub the oil into your scalp and let it sit and seep through overnight at least. This will not only make your hair softer but also improve the flakiness of your scalp.
Oh no! Dandruff!
It’s frustrating, annoying, and can even be embarrassing. At times dandruff can come and go, or it could be a chronic issue. Dry scalp could be one of the reasons you’re not wearing your favorite black dresses anymore, or not shampooing enough and properly can also instigate this issue. The simplest way to deal with dandruff is to get the correct shampoo and follow a hygienic lifestyle. Make sure your pillow covers are thoroughly washed and regularly changed, and wash your hair often.
Are you the lucky one with a Normal scalp?
You won’t have any concerns with this type of scalp, it behaves and reciprocates to the right products for hair and scalp. It’s good enough to wash this type of hair thrice a week, and most importantly use the right products. The hair could give you a bad reaction if at all the shampoo or conditioner used isn’t suitable or of bad quality. Maintaining a balanced routine and diet alone can also aid in keeping the scalp healthy and normal.
Beauty in today’s day and age does not come with one formula or a particular definition. Those days of the yore aren’t real anymore, where the longest eyeliner and done-up hair, or the most expensive suit was what made people beautiful. The ‘free size’ formula does not work anymore, it’s all about what fits your needs. If Long hair isn’t manageable, just for those Instagram pictures it’s silly to keep them longer and not manage them well. Do what you know will work best for your mind, body, and hair, the confidence will come from within.
