What is the state of healthy scalp? Scalp is like the soil where hair grows. If the soil is unhealthy, it is difficult to have healthy and shiny hair. Scalp can be divided into epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue, and it is rich in hair follicles and sweat glands.
Scalp health standard: no dandruff visible to the naked eye, loose scalp, no itching sensation, long-term refreshing state, and some manifestations of hair can also reflect the healthy state of scalp, such as firm hair roots, moist and shiny hair, non-greasy hair and no bifurcation. On the contrary, the scalp is unhealthy.
How to improve scalp condition? Don't sleep with wet hair. Sleeping with wet hair will make a lot of water stay on the scalp surface. If it is damp and airtight, it is easy to breed microorganisms, causing dandruff and scalp lesions.
The choice of horn comb also affects scalp health. It is best to use natural materials such as wood and ox horn. Plastic combs are prone to generate static electricity, absorb dust and dirt, and do harm to hair and scalp. Don't comb your teeth too sharp, it will scratch your scalp and cause inflammation.
Keep the scalp pH balance. The normal scalp ph is 4.5~6.5, which is weakly acidic, so whether it is weakly alkaline or acidic, it is not conducive to the growth cycle of hair follicles. When choosing shampoo, adjust it according to your hair quality. If you often feel dry and itchy after washing your hair, it is probably too alkaline. You can add some white vinegar to neutralize it
Choose pillows and pillow towels. Knowledgeable and unclean pillows and bedding will breed mites and bacteria and cause skin problems such as dermatitis and acne. As a part of the skin, the scalp is also vulnerable. In addition to scalp cleaning, we should also pay attention to changing and washing frequently, drying pillows and bedding.
After preventing ultraviolet rays from harming beginning of spring, the weather will gradually get warmer and the ultraviolet rays will gradually become stronger. Scalp is thinner than facial skin, aging faster, and more vulnerable to damage, resulting in hair loss and scalp relaxation and aging. So try to avoid the sun, and it is best to use professional sunscreen conditioner in summer to keep the scalp fresh.
Prevention of chemical damage in life The chemical components contained in perm hair dye will harm scalp and hair to a certain extent, so it is best to reduce the frequency. Be sure to do an allergy test before dyeing your hair, and pay attention to the barber's efforts not to pollute the hair roots and scalp to reduce the damage of chemicals to the scalp.
What does scalp overwork mean? "Scalp overwork" is a critical state between scalp health and disease.
Due to the environment, psychological pressure, and incorrect shampoo and hair care habits, the scalp will have a burden. If the accumulated burden exceeds a certain limit, the scalp barrier will be damaged, resulting in a state of overwork, which is manifested in repeated dandruff, greasy and itchy scalp, tight and red scalp and hair loss. "Scalp overwork" mostly occurs in people aged 25-55, most of whom are urban white-collar workers.