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What Causes Dandruff and How Can You Control It?

1 out of 5 people suffer from scalp flaking. 

Stop scratching - It’s tempting to scratch an itchy scalp, and doing so may relieve the itch, but it can make things worse. That’s because scratching releases flakes of skin and increases visible dandruff. It can also weaken hair, making it prone to breaking.

Dandruff can have several causes, including:

• Dry skin. Simple dry skin — the kind you get during winter when the air is cold and rooms are overheated — is the most common cause of itchy, flaking dandruff. Flakes from dry skin are generally smaller and less oily than those from other causes of dandruff, and you'll likely have symptoms and signs of dry skin on other parts of the body, such as your legs and arms.
• Irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis). This condition, one of the most frequent causes of dandruff, is marked by red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales. Seborrheic dermatitis may affect not only your scalp, but also other areas rich in oil glands, such as your eyebrows, the sides of your nose and the backs of your ears, your breastbone, your groin area, and sometimes your armpits.
• Not shampooing often enough. If you don't regularly wash your hair, oils and skin cells from your scalp can build up, causing dandruff.
• Psoriasis. This skin disorder causes an accumulation of dead skin cells that form thick, silvery scales. Psoriasis commonly occurs on your knees, elbows and trunk, but it can also affect your scalp.
• Eczema. If you have eczema anywhere on your body, it could also be on your scalp, possibly leading to the development of dandruff.
• Sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis). Sometimes sensitivities to certain ingredients in hair care products or hair dyes, especially paraphenylene diamine (PPD), can cause a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Shampooing too often or using too many styling products also may irritate your scalp, causing dandruff.
• Dandruff isn't contagious and those white flakes on your shoulders pose no health risk.  Although it's embarrassing -- and the itching can be bothersome -- dandruff isn't harmful.

Ready to Try a Dry Shampoo? Here's What You Need to Know.

Dry shampoos are an easy way to freshen your hair without having to wet & wash. When you are busy or on the run, the powder (usually starch or talc-based) absorbs excess grease and dirt by being sprayed or sprinkled onto the scalp.

The process is simple:

• Apply the dry shampoo to your scalp
• Work into roots of hair by massaging with your fingers
• Let sit for about a minute
• Brush and style as usual

While there are benefits, there are also some problems associated with the regular use of dry shampoo.

The Pros:

• Dry shampoos are easy and convenient to use for those who do not want to wash their hair often or have hair that easily becomes greasy throughout the day. Many people also use dry shampoos for a quick fix after going to the gym.
• By eliminating the need for daily styling, you can avoid excessive heat that causes damaged hair and split ends.
• By blow-drying, curling, and straightening less often, your hair gets a break from the heat.
• Dry shampoo can be used in certain problem areas of the hair, such as bangs that collect forehead oils.
• It can also be used in areas that need more volume than the rest of the hair.
• It is affordable. If you are willing to pay a little more, some dry shampoos even use an assortment of natural ingredients.

The Cons:

• Dry shampoo can aggravate existing scalp problems, such as dandruff
• Some cheap dry shampoo brands contain slightly toxic ingredients, while also leaving visible flakes and white powder in your hair.
• Dry shampoos can dry your hair and scalp out to the point where it no longer looks healthy and shiny.
• By stripping away natural oils and clogging the scalps pores, regrowth can become slower and/or difficult.

If you do decide to occasionally use dry shampoo, be willing to spend a little extra on the organic products that do not use aluminum, and be sure to use it sparingly.

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Reverse Shampooing: Mix up Your Routine for your Best Hair

Chances are, you learned to wash your hair the same way we all did: shampoo, rinse, repeat, and then condition. This tried-and-true cleansing method has been an integral part of our beauty and hygiene routine for years, and there's never been any reason to question it... until now. Recently, a trend called "reverse shampooing" has emerged, and it's changing the way we wash our hair.

So... What Is It?
Reverse shampooing is simple: just swap the order of your shampoo and conditioner. That's right, condition your locks before you shampoo. We know it sounds a little crazy at first, but there is some serious logic behind the trend.

The idea here is to nourish and moisturize with conditioner, and then use shampoo to cleanse your hair of dirt and oil, and wash away any excess conditioner. Conditioner, while necessary for most of us, also tends to weigh it down, leaving it flat. Shampooing after you condition will ensure that you get the nourishment you need without the extra weight, giving your hair added bounce and volume.

How to Reverse Shampoo
Reverse shampooing is pretty straightforward, but there are a few slight differences from your normal routine. The biggest difference is that you can fully condition your scalp to add moisture there -- since you will be shampooing afterwards, you don't have to worry about greasy roots. Once the conditioner is on, leave it for three to five minutes before rinsing and shampooing.
Another thing to consider is the shampoo you're using. You may want to choose a more moisturizing shampoo so that you're not stripping too much moisture out of your hair as you wash away the conditioner.

If you have especially thick or tangled hair, you may benefit from conditioning, shampooing, and then using a small amount of conditioner just throughout the ends of your hair to make it more manageable.

Who Should Try It?
Reverse shampooing is especially beneficial to people with fine hair that tends to get oily quickly. Because fine hair can easily be weighed down by conditioner residue, this method is ideal for this hair type.

On the other hand, those who use a toner or a harsh clarifying shampoo will need to condition after shampooing. These products are too harsh to be used without a conditioner to follow.