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The Surprising Reasons You're Having a Bad Hair Day

Alright, we're going to give you the goods up front: Your hair problems are most likely caused by issues with your scalp. Here's the info -- and quick fixes -- you need

July 26, 2012 | by Dawn Davis | 32 COMMENTS

When to get a doc's opinion If you've noticed that your scalp is especially dry or sensitive, you should discuss it with your dermatologist -- it could be a sign of something more serious. "If you're noticing white flakes and it's itchy all the time, then it's probably dandruff," says Fusco. "[But] if your symptoms are severe, it could be psoriasis." While there's no prescription for dry scalp, a dermatologist can suggest a medical treatment for psoriasis.

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Excellent information; all of these factors play a role in how your hair looks and feels!

by GigiSD Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

more info please

by sdavi60 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 03:32PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful information

by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 01:43AM Report as inappropriate

great info!

by butterfly11 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:24PM Report as inappropriate

I like the conditioner trick!

by ReannaLynn Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

Nice information

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

this helps a lot

by aishak55 Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

I use a good scalp massage with co-washing for my curly hair to maintain shine and moisture. I deep cleanse with a tea tree shampoo as needed.

by ReflxnsOfGrace Monday, November 26, 2012 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

I try to only straighten and curl my hair once a month and blow once a week. It is really hard but my hair doesn't break nearly as much as it used to when I used to straighten it alot.

by Lamexicana1 Monday, November 19, 2012 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

If you have a very itchy and flaking scalp, it could be sebhorreic dermatitis, not dandruff. This means your scalp is oily, not dry. Try a shampoo like Neutrogena TSal and see if it helps. Leave it on your scalp for 3-5 minutes before rinsing for belt results.

by Leti10 Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate

To clear off buildup, use a cup of vinegar on wet hair before you shampoo. Follow with Shampoo and conditioner as normal.

by veryvanilla Friday, October 12, 2012 at 07:48PM Report as inappropriate

I will definitely try the conditioner trick

by LittleBunny Friday, October 12, 2012 at 02:29PM Report as inappropriate

uh oh, I use dry shampoo most days. i just like the volume it gives! definitely going to stop using quite as much!

by Chris213 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

I am a heat styling junkie, and I know it's sooo bad. I can really see the difference in my air when I take a break.

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

I have never heard to apply the conditioner to the roots, am I missing smth here?

by lilas Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting to see that we are supposed to be applying conditioner to the roots, even if we have oily hair. I will certainly be trying that. I will also try to massage my scalp more.

by HeathRene Friday, September 28, 2012 at 03:52PM Report as inappropriate

Great hair tips and I need to take better care of the scalp. Thanks

by Ydabney Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:30AM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to condition and massage my scalp!

by alictasia Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful!

by andyv1217 Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the article! I started applying conditioner all over my hair and noticed a huge difference. It's way easier to detangle and so much softer and smoother. I add a couple drops of tea tree oil to my shampoo to deep clean my scalp without stripping out my color.

by RoleModel Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate

Peppermint and eucalyptus can irritate your scalp! Come on TotalBeauty!

by elph37 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 11:43AM Report as inappropriate

Ok, there was couple of helpful ideas :D I will try!

by Dahlia84 Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

very helpful!

by LittleBunny Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate

pretty pretty helpful!

by heidihannibal33 Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 07:33PM Report as inappropriate

Great article! Despite being told all my life not to put conditioner on my scalp, I started to do it anyways for the past few years and my hair has been much happier and grateful for it! I love scalp friendly hair masks :)

by BeautyByKrystal Friday, July 27, 2012 at 09:48PM Report as inappropriate

very helpful

by jaye_tyler Friday, July 27, 2012 at 08:04PM Report as inappropriate

nice tips.

by lazorc Friday, July 27, 2012 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate

thankss. its helpful!

by yun_yuwa Friday, July 27, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate

tHANKS FOR THE TIPS!

by yestfl Friday, July 27, 2012 at 09:17AM Report as inappropriate

Natural boar bristle brushes are actually not good for hair, exactly for the reason they are made from "hair"- meaning the structure of each bristle is not smooth, so it catches your hair's cuticle scales, and eventually leads to more breakage and split ends. They are acceptable for styling, but not for any sort of detangling. Better to buy a good quality man-made material brush with well-sealed smooth tips (to not scratch your scalp)

by venenumletalis Friday, July 27, 2012 at 05:40AM Report as inappropriate

Definitely true about the sunscreen on the scalp! Peter Thomas Roth has a mineral powder sunscreen spf 30 for $12 at Sephora. Life saver.

by volta Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:17PM Report as inappropriate

interesting thank you

by Nicole2814 Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 06:50PM Report as inappropriate

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