5 Best Basic Scalp Care Tips

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 15:10

Scalp care is just as essential or may be even more than hair care. We are constantly worried about our hair, if its falling out or dry or oily. But what about the scalp that holds the hair roots; if that is not healthy and clean then it is but obvious that your hair won't be either. Most of the hair problems have their roots in scalp problems and thus it is important to find out how to solve them.

Here is a list of the 5 most basic and essential scalp care tips that you must follow for beautiful problem free hair.

Top 5 Scalp Care Tips:

1. When we say 'I have dandruff' then mostly it is interpreted as there are white particles in your hair. But where does the dandruff actually come from? The dry flaky skin of the scalp is basically what we call dandruff. So you need to oil your scalp properly before you oil your hair. Rub warm coconut oil into your scalp and it will solve your dandruff scalp problems.

2. Your scalp skin has pores just like the skin on your body. You have to make sure that those pores are open before you oil your hair. Weak hair is often a manifestation of a scalp problem as the oil that you massage does not get absorbed into the roots. Wrap a hot towel (towel dipped in hot water and drained) and let it stay for 5 minutes before you oil your hair.

3. Some people wash hair like they wash clothes; by pushing, pulling and beating. You have to scrub your scalp clear first because the oil and the grime accumulate here. If your scalp remains unclean then hair gets oil in a day and if you have itchy hair then the dandruff too returns quickly after a hair wash.

4. If you have hair odour then it is probably due to smelly scalp. There is something called a smelly scalp syndrome, this is actually a fungal infection of the scalp. It happens either because you are not using the right kind of towels and pillow covers or you pick it up from a person with whom you have close physical contact. You need a medicated anti-microbial shampoo for its treatment and also start using good quality new towels and pillow covers.

5. Scalp rashes is a leading cause of hair loss. If you are losing inexplicable amounts of hair then check if you have tiny red rashes on your scalp. It will hurt you while combing. It is acne that breaks out on the scalp. They have to be treated by using medicated shampoos that have zinc as a constituent. Use this shampoo only after consulting a good dermatologist.

Your basic hair care tips should always begin with scalp care because without the base of the scalp you will have no hair to care for.