What to do if you have a bad scalp

The scalp is like the land. Only when the scalp is healthy can the hair that grows out be beautiful and melting. If the scalp is not good and the pores are not good, the hair that grows out will be bad. Therefore, in addition to hair care, we should also take care of the scalp. In the process of scalp care, we should find suitable shampoo and conditioner. Conditioner is not optional, but must be used. Only by using it can we ensure the health of hair.

1. Understand the properties of your scalp

The easiest way to assess the properties of your scalp is to observe the rate at which oil is produced. If your hair feels greasy the next morning after washing it tonight, you have a standard oily scalp; if you feel stuffy in the afternoon and evening, then your scalp is neutral; if you start to feel oily after two days, then your scalp is part-neutral.

Pay attention to 4 small details in scalp care

2. Find the right shampoo for you

In recent years, the concept of correct hair washing has been continuously promoted, and everyone has suddenly realized that "washing hair" should be about washing the scalp rather than the hair, so when choosing shampoo, one should target the scalp rather than the hair quality. Sometimes one bottle is used by the whole family, but in fact everyone’s scalp condition is different. Basically, the frequency of cleaning will be different for scalps with different properties. It is recommended to wash your hair every day for oily and neutral hair because the oil secretion is more vigorous. You should also choose a shampoo suitable for oily scalp. If you want to keep your scalp healthy, it is best to choose a single-effect shampoo. In addition, try not to use shampoos containing soap, preservatives, surfactants, artificial colors, etc. chemical ingredients. Not only will long-term use harm your body, it will also pollute the environment.

3. Comb your hair before washing

The scalp is very important for the hair. Before washing your hair, comb it with a comb first to make the dirt and dust attached to the scalp float to the surface, so that you can clean your scalp and hair at the same time. To avoid damaging your scalp, it is recommended to use a comb with wide teeth and a round head. The water temperature for washing your hair should be controlled at around 40 degrees. Put your fingers into the roots of your hair and gently rub and massage your scalp with your fingertips, not your nails! Because sharp nails can damage the cuticle of the scalp and bring harmful substances and bacteria into the dermis.

Don't press your hair, as this will only wash your hair and not your scalp. It is also best to wash twice. The first time is to clean the grease and dirt on the scalp. There will be fewer bubbles, so don’t wash your hair first; after rinsing it off, wash it a second time. The bubbles will be more abundant, so you can then apply it to your hair. It is also important to rinse your hair after washing. Using the right shampoo but not washing it thoroughly can also cause scalp problems. During the rinsing process, you should also put your fingers into the scalp and rub it to completely rinse off the foam and dirt. When you tilt your head back to rinse, you should pay special attention to the cleaning of the scalp at the back of your head. Don't be careless.

4. Avoid applying conditioner to the scalp

Rinse-off conditioning products such as conditioners and hair masks that contain a lot of silicone oil have always been not recommended for use on the scalp. Hair products that are too moisturizing will burden the scalp and accelerate oil production, so it is recommended to use them only on the hair below the ears.