All women dream of beautiful, healthy hair but not every one of them remembers about the correct scalp care. Healthy skin on the head is the secret to long, strong, luminous tresses. How to nurture the scalp then? What should you do?
What does your scalp tell you?
Hair problems such as dandruff or hair loss mostly prove that your scalp is in a bad state. Too bad we tend to downplay the symptoms. We should know that if we take good care of the scalp, we can treat most conditions. We usually start thinking about that when we experience:
- red spots on the scalp.
- itchiness.
- dry flaky skin.
These are very important symptoms that need rapid action to avoid the worse condition of the scalp.
What causes scalp irritations?
Scalp irritation may be the symptom of other serious conditions. That’s why you should see a dermatologist who can check the causes of your scalp problem. Still, we are often the wrongdoers using wrong products or not caring for the scalp at all. The factors that have a negative effect on the scalp include:
- color-treating and bleaching.
- strongly-working alcohol-based scalp treatments.
- heat styling.
- not eating a balanced diet.
How to treat irritated scalp?
At first, you need to do your best to avoid triggering the irritations. Keep away from harsh shampoos and blow-dryers. There are two remedies you should try to soothe the scalp.
- Massage – this is an extremely easy and nice remedy that aids you in caring for the scalp. Regularly massage the skin using the fingertips. Ideally, do it while shampooing, using gentle motions to avoid irritations. This remedy also stimulates the hair follicles making hair grow faster.
- Improving levels of hydration – this is another way to make the scalp better. You need the right products, particularly scalp treatments. Using different oils such as argan oil or avocado oil is a great idea too. Soothing aloe gels are also good scalp enhancers. You just need to remember that the regularity is the key to success, that is the healthy scalp.
