White flakes on the shoulders are not a nice companion. Dark clothing is then taboo for the time being to avoid embarrassing moments. What can you do about these pests? We'll give you tips for when you have problems with dandruff again. We explain which products are particularly suitable for your individual situation. You'll also learn what you should look out for so that your hair doesn't suffer from dandruff treatment.
First step: Find the cause and treat it
To find the right solutions to your problem, you first need to know if dry or oily dandruff is making your life difficult. If your scalp lacks moisture, you'll notice a lot of dry, fine flakes trickling out of your hair. In addition, there is often an annoying itching, sometimes even skin irritation is visible. The reason for this can be low humidity or a shampoo against oily hair that has attacked the scalp. Women in particular often have to struggle with this. The opposite often occurs in men, as they produce more sebum: Due to the rapid regreasing of grease, the corresponding accumulations of dandruff are formed. They often get caught in the hair and feel oily when rubbed between the fingers.
In both situations, the head scales too quickly: the individual scales coalesce and eventually become visible. This can also be caused by the yeast fungus Pityrosporum ovale, for example when the immune system is under attack. It is always present on the skin, but under certain circumstances it can multiply too much and cause problems. A disease such as neurodermatitis or psoriasis can also be the cause. This is probably the case if the dandruff problem becomes a permanent condition and has not disappeared after about three weeks with special hair care. In this case, a visit to the dermatologist is recommended before you continue experimenting with products.
Hair products for a dandruff-free life
You want to get rid of your dandruff problem, but you don't know which products are best for it? Then we have some tips for you! Many companies like Goldwell, L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf and Wella have solutions in store for you. First of all, it is important to use an appropriate shampoo: A dry scalp needs very mild care, while for quickly greasy hair, special anti-dandruff products are ideal. Oily hair can be washed daily. However, if your skin is sensitive and tends to dry out, you should rather reach for the shampoo less often - otherwise you may develop even more irritation and reddened areas.
Wella's gentle SP Clear Scalp Shampoo works from the first shampooing. Goldwell has developed Scalp Specialist Sensitive Foam Shampoo, which soothes sensitive skin and gently cares for fine hair. From Nashi there is the No. 2 Propoli Shampoo: With the active ingredient propolis produced by bees, your head is freed from dandruff build-up; greasy hair is reliably cleansed. Redken's Soothing Balance Shampoo provides a moisture boost and cares for your hair with eucalyptus and licorice extract.
The vegan "Tea Tree" series by Paul Mitchell is also an ideal hair care product for you if your hair is dull and itchy. After shampooing, you should treat your mane not only to a conditioner, but also to a rich care. There are also special hair products for dandruff sufferers. Kérastase, for example, has developed a cure called Specifique Cure Anti-Pelliculaire for four weeks. The serum it contains is massaged into the hair and onto the head three times a week. The active ingredients collagen and elastin soothe your skin and prevent the reformation of both types of dandruff. Kérastase also offers Specifique Bain Anti-Pelliculaire, a hair bath that cleanses and exfoliates with a rich foam.
What to do when the hair becomes dull and dry?
Some anti-dandruff products, or dandruff, can be quite stressful on the hair: Since some shampoos are anti-greasy dandruff and therefore drying, your hair can become dull and brittle from prolonged treatment. It is therefore important to use these special products only while the dandruff problem persists. Afterwards, you can switch back to other products to preserve your hair. Then it is important to moisturize, for example with the BC Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner or the BC Moisture Kick Beauty Balm from Schwarzkopf. This will immediately make your hair supple and shiny again. The balm also protects against heat damage during styling. For thinned and overstressed hair, L'Oréal offers Pro Fiber Re-Create Conditioner: It strengthens the hair fiber and rebalances the moisture balance.
We hope that your dandruff problem will soon be a thing of the past thanks to the right hair care and wish you lots of fun shopping!
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Dandruff - what to do
White flakes on the shoulders are not a nice companion. Dark clothing is then taboo for the time being to avoid embarrassing moments. What can you do about these pests? We'll give you tips for when you have problems with dandruff again. We explain which products are particularly suitable for your individual situation. You'll also learn what you should look out for so that your hair doesn't suffer from dandruff treatment.
First step: Find the cause and treat it
To find the right solutions to your problem, you first need to know if dry or oily dandruff is making your life difficult. If your scalp lacks moisture, you'll notice a lot of dry, fine flakes trickling out of your hair. In addition, there is often an annoying itching, sometimes even skin irritation is visible. The reason for this can be low humidity or a shampoo against oily hair that has attacked the scalp. Women in particular often have to struggle with this. The opposite often occurs in men, as they produce more sebum: Due to the rapid regreasing of grease, the corresponding accumulations of dandruff are formed. They often get caught in the hair and feel oily when rubbed between the fingers.
In both situations, the head scales too quickly: the individual scales coalesce and eventually become visible. This can also be caused by the yeast fungus Pityrosporum ovale, for example when the immune system is under attack. It is always present on the skin, but under certain circumstances it can multiply too much and cause problems. A disease such as neurodermatitis or psoriasis can also be the cause. This is probably the case if the dandruff problem becomes a permanent condition and has not disappeared after about three weeks with special hair care. In this case, a visit to the dermatologist is recommended before you continue experimenting with products.
Hair products for a dandruff-free life
You want to get rid of your dandruff problem, but you don't know which products are best for it? Then we have some tips for you! Many companies like Goldwell, L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf and Wella have solutions in store for you. First of all, it is important to use an appropriate shampoo: A dry scalp needs very mild care, while for quickly greasy hair, special anti-dandruff products are ideal. Oily hair can be washed daily. However, if your skin is sensitive and tends to dry out, you should rather reach for the shampoo less often - otherwise you may develop even more irritation and reddened areas.
Wella's gentle SP Clear Scalp Shampoo works from the first shampooing. Goldwell has developed Scalp Specialist Sensitive Foam Shampoo, which soothes sensitive skin and gently cares for fine hair. From Nashi there is the No. 2 Propoli Shampoo: With the active ingredient propolis produced by bees, your head is freed from dandruff build-up; greasy hair is reliably cleansed. Redken's Soothing Balance Shampoo provides a moisture boost and cares for your hair with eucalyptus and licorice extract.
The vegan "Tea Tree" series by Paul Mitchell is also an ideal hair care product for you if your hair is dull and itchy. After shampooing, you should treat your mane not only to a conditioner, but also to a rich care. There are also special hair products for dandruff sufferers. Kérastase, for example, has developed a cure called Specifique Cure Anti-Pelliculaire for four weeks. The serum it contains is massaged into the hair and onto the head three times a week. The active ingredients collagen and elastin soothe your skin and prevent the reformation of both types of dandruff. Kérastase also offers Specifique Bain Anti-Pelliculaire, a hair bath that cleanses and exfoliates with a rich foam.
What to do when the hair becomes dull and dry?
Some anti-dandruff products, or dandruff, can be quite stressful on the hair: Since some shampoos are anti-greasy dandruff and therefore drying, your hair can become dull and brittle from prolonged treatment. It is therefore important to use these special products only while the dandruff problem persists. Afterwards, you can switch back to other products to preserve your hair. Then it is important to moisturize, for example with the BC Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner or the BC Moisture Kick Beauty Balm from Schwarzkopf. This will immediately make your hair supple and shiny again. The balm also protects against heat damage during styling. For thinned and overstressed hair, L'Oréal offers Pro Fiber Re-Create Conditioner: It strengthens the hair fiber and rebalances the moisture balance.
We hope that your dandruff problem will soon be a thing of the past thanks to the right hair care and wish you lots of fun shopping!
