HAIR care remains one of the most popular trends today, with the hashtag #haircare amassing over 2.4 million views. And as the cooler days draw near, experts warn that more of us may experience dandruff due to sudden temperature changes.
Hair care specialists at Head & Shoulders explain: " Winter stress or fatigue is a real phenomenon that can lead to hormonal fluctuations within your body. “These changes can directly impact your oil production and may be a contributing factor to why dandruff becomes more prevalent in winter." My scalp and I have faced a myriad of issues, ranging from flaky scalp - which feels impossible to get rid of - to greasy skin and roots.
And since the weather has started to cool, I have felt that I have had to prevent myself from scratching the constant tickle on my scalp. READ MORE ON HAIR TIPS Not to mention the embarrassing flaky bits that fall onto your black clothes. But what I didn’t realise was that I could be making matters worse, by using some anti-dandruff products that are on the market.
Stephanie Sey, Trichologist for Nizoral, says: “There are some cosmetic ‘anti-dandruff’ products out there that, in fact, do not treat the root cause of dandruff. “This can lead to sufferers experiencing an exasperating ‘stop-start cycle’, leaving people feeling helpless and frustrated. Most read in Fabulous “When it comes to treating dandruff, it's crucial to target the overgrowth of the yeast on the scalp, as this is what contributes to .