Dandruff and flaky scalp

amother

Tue, Feb 23 2021, 7:49 pm

Any special way how to wash it and how often.
Or sleep with hair open or tied back?
Air dry or blow dry?

I am at the 4th different shampoo.
(Alberto balsam, E45, dove, now head & shoulders)

I really want it sorted for her.

amother

Magenta

Tue, Mar 02 2021, 1:24 pm

One way to prevent dandruff is to make sure you rinse out all of the shampoo thoroughly. I learned this from my friend who is a cosmetologist. She said that is the primary reason people get dandruff. So, if the kiddos are taking a bath, have them rinse their hair under the tub's faucet, because just pouring water or dipping in the tub water to rinse the shampoo isn't enough to get out all the shampoo.

Also, using a vinegar rinse treatment before applying the conditioner helps. I would have them lean back on a bath pillow and I would run the rinse through their hair, focusing on the scalp. (Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water). If the smell is bothersome, you can also add a drop or two of an essential oil to the mix). Rub it gently at the scalp. Let sit for a couple of minutes then rinse. This should take care of the dandruff within a few treatments. I would have them cover their eyes all the time with a dry washcloth, to prevent it from getting into their eyes.

If you don't want to try the mix, you can also find the rinse made by different hair care companies on-line. Oh, and make sure they don't have any scratches on the scalp because the vinegar rinse would sting.