Last month it was so great to be part of McMaster’s Shave-for-a-Cure event. Seventeen people sat in our chairs and offered up their hair to support this great event. One was even a Mac professor and his son! You can see pictures of the event on our Facebook page.
It takes bravery to shave off all your hair. It’s one thing to grow a moustache for Movember, but to lose your locks takes real courage! Not only is it a whole new look, but often people have never seen what their head looks like fully exposed. And sometimes, as one gentleman who came to me for a head shave found out, there is something hiding underneath: dry scalp.
Dry scalp is very common, especially around this time as the weather gets cold. Your hair and skin lack moisture in the dry, cold air, and your lack of vitamin D in the wintertime can also affect your skin. The result is a dandruff snowfall that’s far from flattering.
There are a few things you can do to fix dry scalp and keep the snow from falling. First, drink more water. Yes! Make sure you’re hydrated to give your skin and hair a chance to gain extra moisture. Keep an eye on your diet, too. Your food intake affects your hair and skin just like your water intake.
Rinsing your hair thoroughly after a bath or shower is important too, to make sure there is no product build-up to sap your hair and scalp of moisture. The longer or thicker your hair is, the more rinsing is needed to get all the shampoo and conditioner out of your hair and off your scalp. Just take a bit more time to make sure this is done properly.
And finally, if you are in need of a medicated treatment, there are lots of options. One product we carry that is an excellent solution for dry scalp is Phytopolléine Scalp Treatment from Phyto. It’s 100 % botanical with a mix of essential oils and corn germ oil, and is good for all hair types. This is the treatment my customer used and it worked great. Keep the snow outside where it belongs!
On behalf of everyone here at Eliegante Hair Design & Spa, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
