Hey Ladies, what are some good suggestions to obtain a healthy scalp? I tend to have a dry flaky scalp and it can be sore and itch like crazy. However, washing it more than every two weeks isn't very possible for me right now. So i need suggestions for a healthy moisturized scalp.
Healthy Scalp???
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Blessed&higlyflavoured
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Is it dandruff-like (fungal) or eczema-like (Irritated)?
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
I'd try in no particular order:
Tea Rinses or Tea Spritz that could help cleanse your scalp.
Tea Tree, Jojoba, Eucalyptus, Rosemary or Peppermint Oil (and others) that promote Healthy Scalp
Incorporate some type of Clay or Detoxification mixture into your Wash Days to draw out impurities.
ACV Rinse
ETA: You might have dermatitis. There are some over the counter 'Poos that can help alleviate that, but make sure you condition extensively because they can be very drying.
Tea Rinses or Tea Spritz that could help cleanse your scalp.
Tea Tree, Jojoba, Eucalyptus, Rosemary or Peppermint Oil (and others) that promote Healthy Scalp
Incorporate some type of Clay or Detoxification mixture into your Wash Days to draw out impurities.
ACV Rinse
ETA: You might have dermatitis. There are some over the counter 'Poos that can help alleviate that, but make sure you condition extensively because they can be very drying.
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SweetlyCurly
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Mixing my shampoo with ACV has given me excellent results.
nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
Maybe consult w/a dermatologist before trying anything.
@IDareT'sHair Thank you I am going to have to look into tea sprites and the clay washes.
Are clay washes and mud washes the same thing?
Are clay washes and mud washes the same thing?
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@LadyAmani
There are a variety of Clays. Bentonite, Rhassoul, Pink Moroccan, etc.....
Not familiar with Mud washes, but they might have some of the same cleansing and exfoliating properties and the ability to draw out impurities.
A good tea Spritz should help with the itches and might be very healing.
AVG or AVJ might help as well.
However, an over the counter shampoo for dermatitis will give you immediate relief from the flaking/itching/soreness like Nizoral or something like that.
Again, if you choose to use it, make sure you condition, condition, condition.
There are a variety of Clays. Bentonite, Rhassoul, Pink Moroccan, etc.....
Not familiar with Mud washes, but they might have some of the same cleansing and exfoliating properties and the ability to draw out impurities.
A good tea Spritz should help with the itches and might be very healing.
AVG or AVJ might help as well.
However, an over the counter shampoo for dermatitis will give you immediate relief from the flaking/itching/soreness like Nizoral or something like that.
Again, if you choose to use it, make sure you condition, condition, condition.
nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
The type of clay may vary.
Blessed&higlyflavoured
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@LadyAmani me too. You may be having a flare up. What hair style are you wearing? and What products do you use?
I'm wear Senegalese twists right now because I am having some postpartum shedding and I wanted to keep my hands out of my hair.
Blessed&higlyflavoured
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@LadyAmani did you wash the hair before installing?
What products do you use?
Does your scalp feel better or worse after wash day?
What products do you use?
Does your scalp feel better or worse after wash day?
I totally agree. I decided besides my oatmeal (I take it to help maintain milk supply). I'm going to cut down on heavy carbs, and focus on more greens. Just to have a better diet over all.
No, I did not. I usually don't and never had an issue before. I'm might have to noe just to be safe.
I only mist with rose water and oil blend. I also apply castor oil to my scalp 3x a week.
My scalp usually feels better after I wash. However, it hasn't felt much better lately.
HaveSomeWine
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Hot oil scalp massages with homemade herbal oil.
Tea rinses.
Ayurvedic powder rinses.
Tea rinses.
Ayurvedic powder rinses.
Blessed&higlyflavoured
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It's worth considering just to be on the safe side. Until your flare up is over you might want to think about taking those out. Your products don't sound like they would raise any allergic reactions.I would suggest using hypoallergenic cleansers. Mud washes or Aqueous Cream to wash your hair. If you've been prescribed any steroid creams or ointments for your eczema, you could use that on your flareups too. Finally I'd consider and antihistamine and some Vaseline (only because it's hypoallergenic) on your scalp. But like @nothidden said you'd be best seeing a dermatologist before anything.
