With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, temperatures are heating up! That means weather changes & outdoor activities. One of the most common questions we receive during our spring & summer time haircuts revolves around the dry scalp. We thought we would share the basics of what to know about Dry Scalp, or as its more common name, Dandruff.

Causes & Treatments

The main causes of Dandruff can be divided between internal & external factors.

Starting with internal factors such as poor diet, dehydration, hereditary inheritance & hormonal changes like puberty. In these instances, you can’t change what you were born with, so treatment is your only option. Dandruff, due to a genetically dry scalp, can be easily treated with specifically targeted scalp treatments. For example, Tea Tree Hair & Scalp treatment. It combats the fungus that causes dandruff while conditioning the scalp to prevent any flakiness. After using your regular shampoo, replace your traditional conditioner with Tea Tree Hair & Scalp treatment.

External factors can range from stress, weather changes & product build-up. In these instances, prevention is more beneficial than treatment. With that said it’s important to maintain a recommended balance of water intake per day. Eating healthy and well-balanced means limiting high-sugar & high-salt foods. Eating healthy also means eating the right foods like fatty acids. Foods rich in vitamin B are essential to maintaining a healthy scalp. Also, we are all guilty from time to time to take long hot showers with excessive shampooing. It is important to remember that moderation is key to balancing a healthy, happy scalp.

Following these easy steps and educating yourself on the early warning signs can help you maintain a shining, happy, healthy head of hair!