1. Heavy Handed With Your Products: It’s one thing to be a product junkie (closet product junkie
right here) but it is a whole other battle to be heavy handed with your
products. Where does that leave you? With an itchy scalp and a revolving line
of credit at Sally’s
Beauty Supply store. Product build up is a major cause of
itchy scalp. Why? Because you are suffocating your scalp, and in an effort to
let you know that your scalp will become extremely itchy. If you are layering
on your products too thick, you are going to be facing an itchy scalp for quite
some time. So how do you solve it? Well the process is twofold really…
Quick Fix: Well you have to stop layering the products on so thick. First
and foremost if you continue to do so you will be facing more than an itchy
scalp. Clogged pores on your scalp are absolutely no fun. To get rid of all of
that product build up you are going to have to clarify your hair. Using apple
cider vinegar, or sulphate free shampoos will help in the clarification
process.
2. Dandruff Is To Blame: Dandruff is one of the
most common reasons why most people are facing issues with an itchy scalp. If
you see flakes on your shoulder or on your scalp that is a really simple sign
to point out that something just isn’t right. But all is not lost, and your
scalp is not a hopeless cause.
Quick Fix: There are many shampoos and conditioners available in the market
now that cater to people who are suffering with dandruff. You can go with the
old pros like Head and Shoulders to tackle your dandruff
but I find that I go with a gentler more effective option: This stuff is cost efficient and
effective in helping sooth scalp issues. Tea tree oil is also great for battling dandruff so its a 2 for one deal for
sure.
3. Allergies Are Playing A
Mean Game On You: Like I said being a
product junkie has its pros and its cons. One con is winding up using a product
that is not so good for you even though you want to love it. Allergies can pop
up in all shapes and sizes at any time, so if you notice that your scalp gets
extra itchy after using particular products or completing a particular part of
your hair care regimen, you could be facing an allergy. I think the solution to
this problem is pretty clear…
Quick Fix: Stop using the product. That is the easy part. Figuring out
which product is causing the itchiness is the hard part. You are going to have
to keep track whether on paper or digitally (I do everything with my phone)
what you are using and when. This way you can pin point exactly what caused the
reaction in the first place and stop using it immediately.
4. Scalp Conditions: Besides dandruff there
are two other culprits when it comes to itchy scalp that are very common. Skin
conditions psoriasis and eczema are very common and very annoying. They can
cause tons of itching on the scalp and even leave you with patches of sections
on your scalp that are inflamed, irritated and stop producing hair all
together. SCARY I know! But there is only one way to help solve this issue…
Quick Fix: It isn’t really a quick fix but it is the best fix… head to your
dermatologist. They are the only ones that can properly diagnose you and give
you medication to help sooth the itchiness. This way you will have the issue
under control and prevent it from getting worse.
5. Your DIY mix is unsafe: Now… I am a master DIY
queen who loves to try various recipes using various ingredients to bring my
hair back to life. But… with all pros there are definite cons to creating DIY
mixtures for your hair. You could be creating something that is harmful to your
hair/scalp. Using essential oils without a carrier oil, or an essential oil
alone is one of the main causes of itchy scalp. A mixture like that is far too
potent/strong to go on to your scalp in its pure form.
Quick Fix: Dilute your DIY mixes properly. If not you will continue to cause irritation on your scalp which will have the itchiness at an all time high. Before you mix anything up you should always do your research on the ingredients and see how they interact together as well. Don’t sacrifice your health just to DIY.
Have
you faced an itchy scalp episode? What did you do to help solve the issue?
Share your solutions with us below.
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