Taiwan's popular cutting-edge hair teacher, Kai, teaches you to recognize dandruff:
Dandruff is usually divided into dry dandruff and oily dandruff; among them, oily dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) is mostly attached to the hair and exists in the form of oily yellowish flakes, which are not easy to fall off; Dandruff (psoriasis) is loosely distributed on the scalp. When brushing or scratching the hair, it tends to fall off in a scaly form, and the color is mostly white or gray. The performance of scalp psoriasis is very similar to that of scalp seborrheic dermatitis. It is also one of the causes of dandruff, but it is often mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis. Use anti-dandruff shampoos containing tar ingredients, which are more effective for scalp psoriasis. Other ingredients in "anti-dandruff shampoos" is less effective; dandruff and an itchy scalp are so commonplace that few people even take it seriously. However, when your dandruff falls off your shoulders like snowflakes, it is really embarrassing. When you are found out on a date with your Xinyi person, you really want to dig a hole to hide in. Therefore, the troubles that dandruff often brings to people can no longer be ignored.
Dandruff is actually caused by the excessive secretion of sebum mixed with dust in the dirty air, which becomes dandruff after drying, or dandruff due to the abnormal proliferation of keratinocytes although there is little sebum; Many people can't figure out the cause of their dandruff, thinking that it can be solved by buying anti-dandruff shampoo as per the advertisement. As a result, the symptoms of dandruff and itchy scalp were temporarily solved after going home. It will make a comeback soon, and the good times will not last long. Why is this, and how do you remove dandruff correctly and effectively?
How to get rid of dandruff correctly and effectively:
1. Choose a mild shampoo
First of all, as the weather gets colder, the lymphatic circulation of the scalp becomes worse, and the metabolism also slows down. Therefore, do not use shampoo that is suitable for deep cleaning in the summer. The scalp may become drier and drier, and then dandruff will occur.
2. Use warm water instead of hot water when shampooing
Many students will wash their hair with hot water because the weather is cold. When you use too hot water to shampoo, the skin of the scalp becomes drier because the water vapor and oil on the surface of the skin evaporate, making the moisture level It gets worse, especially for those with oily hair. Don’t think that using hotter water will help remove the greasy feeling on the hair. In fact, this will not only burn the scalp and damage the hair but also increase the oil secretion of the scalp, which means more dandruff occurs.
3. When shampooing, use your fingertips instead of your nails.
Then there is the fact that many people feel an itchy scalp when washing their hair, so they use their nails to scratch a lot when shampooing, thinking that this will stop the itching, and then you will find that the more dandruff you wash, the more itchy it becomes, because the dandruff has been caught by you; the correct way of shampooing should be to use the pulp of the finger, slowly wash the scalp and hair in a circular way, and use the method of massaging the scalp to help loosen the scalp and dandruff.
4. Use a shampoo with an anti-dandruff formula.
There are three common types of antibacterial shampoos on the market today. Shampoos containing zinc pyrithione, antibacterial shampoos, and tar shampoos (tar is extracted from asphalt). These shampoos have strong medicinal properties and are suitable for those with skin diseases such as psoriasis. Use anti-dandruff When using the formula shampoo, if you wash too much, you will find that your hair is easy to dry. At this time, you only need to use conditioner. Apply it to the ends of the hair and directly to the scalp. It will be too moisturizing, causing the hair follicles to become blocked and inflamed; in the process of shampooing, you need to stay on the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes to let its antibacterial ingredients work. You can also wear a shower cap after the shampoo lathers, which can enhance the medicinal wash. However, if the situation improves after a while, it is best to stop using it so as to avoid the drug resistance of dandruff buds.
5. Remember to alternate anti-dandruff shampoos
There is usually more than one cause of dandruff, so it is necessary to prepare two anti-dandruff shampoos with different ingredients and use them alternately every one to two days. Six anti-dandruff shampoos with ingredient B will have better results.
6. Correct physical and mental adjustment
People with poor immunity are prone to dandruff, and high stress and lack of sleep can also stimulate sebum to secrete more oil, so people who have the habit of staying up late will find that their hair will be damaged after staying up late. particularly greasy and itchy Therefore, dandruff is related to resistance and emotions. Maintain a normal daily routine and adequate sleep, and avoid emotional and physical stress. At the same time, do not consume too much caffeine, sugar, fried, or spicy food. An appropriate number of foods rich in vitamin B, eating more fruits and vegetables, and adjusting your immune system should be able to effectively help control dandruff.
