Dry, Flaky Scalp? Tips for Flake Free Hair

Dry Flaky Scalp: Tips for Flake Free Hair

Dear Janice,

What are these white flakes in my hair? Could it be dandruff?

Like the skin on your body, the scalp renews itself every 28 days by shedding dead cells and allowing new healthy ones to emerge. Cold temperatures and low humidity, a reaction to harsh chemicals, or a buildup from hair products can interrupt this natural exfoliating process--causing cells to pile up and turn into fine white flakes. This accumulation can clog hair follicles and block secretion of sebum, further exacerbating dryness. A dry flaky scalp is not dandruff. It is a common condition that is easy to fix. You can quickly reduce the accumulation of dry flakes with deep, gentle cleaning the scalp and adding plenty of hydration.

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Also, be sure to avoid scratching! This loosens the flakes and promotes shedding. To keep your hair moisturized & looking it's best, use Tokara Sea Mineral Shampoo which will help lock in moisture. Noevir's Revitalizing Herbal Hair Tonic will also help exfoliate the scalp to help loosen the build-up of dead skin and cells on the scalp.

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