It is often recommended to treat your scalp the same way you treat your skin. This is because your scalp is made up of skin and behaves in a similar manner. Which means, during winter, the most pressing issue of dry skin applies to the scalp as well, leading to dandruff, flaking and irritation on your head. Unlike summer and monsoon flaking, winter dandruff is a direct result of dryness of the scalp caused by cold air. Pile on the fact that you are constantly walking around with a covered head, and you’re giving dandruff-causing microbes a cosy, warm environment to thrive in on the scalp.
Given that dandruff can be an annoying issue, especially when those pesky white flakes show up on dark woolen winter wear, it is important to remedy it as soon as possible. Here are a few tips to help you get rid of dandruff…
- 01. Use a moisturising anti-dandruff shampoo
- 02. Customise your hair care routine
- 03. Indulge in oil treatments
- 04. Avoid scalp drying ingredients
01. Use a moisturising anti-dandruff shampoo
While choosing an anti-dandruff wash for your hair, look for a product that promises moisturising action in addition to working on the dandruff issue. This is beneficial for dealing with winter dandruff as ordinary shampoos can overstrip your already dry scalp. Also, follow up with a conditioner especially formulated for dandruff care, since regular conditioners can negate the anti-dandruff action of your shampoo. Keep using these products even when you stop noticing flakes as dandruff can always come back and should be controlled beforehand.
BB picks: Dove Dandruff Care Shampoo, Dove Dandruff Care Conditioner
02. Customise your hair care routine
Customise your hair care routine according to the winter season. Wash your hair less often to keep your scalp’s natural oils intact. Opt for lukewarm water and dry your hair completely before stepping out in the cold air. It also helps to brush your hair more often as stimulating your scalp will help with sebum secretion that keeps your scalp nourished and healthy.
03. Indulge in oil treatments
Hair experts will often recommend hair oiling when it comes to dry flaky scalp issues. This is because hair oils can help condition your scalp and add hydration to it that is constantly lost to cold air. Pick emollient like ingredients like coconut oil, almond oil and argan oil that can drench your scalp with nutrients to nourish your follicles from deep within.
BB picks: Clear Anti-Dandruff Nourishing Hair Oil
04. Avoid scalp drying ingredients
Avoid overprocessing your hair during the winter season. This includes hair styling products, sulphate and paraben shampoos, ammonia from hair dyes and general heat styling. Try and keep your mane as natural as possible and opt for scalp-loving ingredients instead. These measures will keep the hydration levels in your scalp intact and keep dandruff at bay.
Written by Sumona Bose on Nov 18, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!