There are several reasons behind a dry and flaky scalp. The main causes of dry and flaky scalp are the use of bad hair products. You can get rid of this by using TLC and other quality products. Small white flakes due to dry scalp can appear on the head, hairline, ear, or the back of the neck, which looks very unsightly.
Dandruff also occurs due to dry and flaky scalp and sometimes results in a type of eczema called seborrheic eczema that irritates the skin. Scalp psoriasis is also the cause of flaking.
How to treat flaking of the scalp?
You can get rid of flaky scalp with good hair care. Here are some of the best tips for reducing scalp flaking.
1. The first thing is to choose the right shampoo according to your hair type and wash it properly. Regular use of shampoo can help reduce the flakes on your scalp.
2. Avoid excessive use of hair dryer and curling iron, as it dries out the scalp and causes flaking of the scalp. So dry your wet hair naturally.
3. Massage your scalp regularly to improve blood circulation as it helps to loosen dead cells and reduce easily.
4. Perform an oil treatment at least once a week. Olive oil is the best for treating the scalp. Rub the oil on your scalp and cover your head with a towel for 30 minutes. Then wash off with warm water and shampoo. This keeps your scalp clean and away from flakes.
5. Do not expose your head to sunlight and cover your head when you go out.
6. If home treatment does not work for you, see a dermatologist immediately for medical treatment for dry and flaky scalp.
However, the best solution to remove flakes from the scalp is to moisten the hair and scalp regularly. You also need to protect your scalp from sun rays and dust to reduce scalp flaking.
Get rid of split ends
Split ends often appear on dry hair. It is one of the most common hair problems. Split ends can be avoided with proper care and treatment. Regular trimming is the best way to get rid of split ends.
Hair is made up of 3 different layers: outer layer, middle layer, and inner layer. Most of the outer layers are called the cuticle and contain dead cells. The cuticle helps protect the middle layer called the cortex, which is made up of long, coiled proteins. A split end occurs when the cuticle is damaged at the end of a strand.
Split ends prevention
There are several ways to prevent split ends. Here we represent some excellent tips and ideas.
- Don’t shampoo your hair every day. Makes your hair unhealthy and damaged. Apply conditioner after shampooing your hair as it leaves it shiny and smooth.
- Do not use a hair dryer to dry your hair. Just cover your wet hair with a towel and blow dry naturally.
- Never brush or comb your hair when it is wet. Also use a wide tooth comb to brush your hair when it is dry. Don’t brush your hair more times. It can damage your hair.
- Avoid over-processing your hair, such as hair coloring, bleaching, perming, etc. These damage the outer layer of your hair and cause split ends.
- Always protect your hair from the sun’s rays. Overexposure to sunlight can weaken, brittle, and dry out hair.
Split ends treatment
The first thing is that you need to trim your hair immediately when you find split ends. Use leave-in hair conditioner to get rid of split ends. With proper care and treatment, you can remove split ends for shiny, healthy hair.