Kayla Young
Can dandruff actually be made worse by a haircut? Unfortunately, certain things can worsen your dandruff, and it can start in the salon!
Why is dandruff worse after a haircut?
- Going from long hair to short can make dandruff more visible, making you think it just appeared after the haircut
- Hairdresser products can make dandruff worse
- You might not notice dandruff if your hair is dirty, oily, and weighed down. However, the dandruff is loosened when washed and styled, so you see it more.
Do you wish there was a way to eliminate dandruff just by shampooing or cutting the hair? Unfortunately, getting rid of dandruff isn’t easy.
Let’s look at haircuts and dandruff, and how to deal with it when you see it.
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Why is Dandruff Worse After a Haircut?
Do dandruff and haircuts really have any relationship?
For example, do men and women get dandruff after a trip to the salon? Is it the products they use on your hair, such as shampoos and gels?
Certain products can cause dandruff and irritate the scalp.Â
When it comes time for your appointment, the hairdresser normally washes your hair. But if you’re concerned about dandruff, it may be better to wash it at home before the appointment instead.
When it comes time for your appointment, the hairdresser normally washes your hair. But if you’re concerned about dandruff, it may be better to wash it at home before the appointment instead.
That way, you use the products you know your hair can handle.
Before you get a haircut, make sure that the scalp is healthy.Â
In regard to dandruff, getting a cut does not cause more dandruff.
It can stir it up with all the brushing and pulling of the hair, but it doesn’t create it. If your hair is damaged, use anti-dandruff shampoos twice a week or natural remedies to restore the health of your strands.
Once you see improvements in your hair health, you can get a haircut.Â
If I Have Dandruff, Can I Get My Hair Cut?
This is a commonly asked question, mainly from men, believe it or not. The answer is yes!
It is common among style professionals, so there is nothing to worry about. Salons and barbers will generally start by cleaning your hair before cutting or styling it.
A stylist usually uses his or her own products, which may not agree with your scalp.
There is a possibility that the different products are causing dandruff if you are getting your haircut at the same place often.
One or more of the ingredients could be causing an allergic reaction on your scalp. Therefore, they should be avoided.
If you think this is the case, you can bring your products in and ask the stylist to use your products, given the circumstances.
Home Made Hair Care
Trying an organic recipe might help if your problems persist. These are made using home ingredients such as castor oil, white onions, eggs, yogurt, coconut oil, and olive oil.
You should apply this product twice or three times a week to keep your hair healthy. Green tea, tea tree oil and fish oil are great for dandruff. Â
There Is No Discrimination When It Comes to Dandruff
Dandruff is on the scalp, and your hair length does not determine whether you will get dandruff.
Dandruff is on the scalp, and your hair length does not determine whether you will get dandruff.
There may be less dandruff on balding scalps, though, due to the environment being less conducive to the Malassezia microbe. It prefers humid places. However, the longer your hair is, the more likely you won’t see the flakes.
Fortunately, dandruff can be controlled but not cured.
The likelihood is that dandruff will continue to recur if you’re prone to it. You do not have to wait until flaking occurs to take proactive measures – you can start before flaking occurs. This will help you avoid flare-ups.
Sebaceous glands produce dandruff more when saturated and trans fats are consumed. The consumption of zinc-rich and B-vitamin-rich foods and the avoidance of saturated fats may prevent flaking.
Probiotics can also help combat yeast overgrowth.
You can try a dandruff shampoo for those with mild dandruff. This will help to lower the oil build-up and collection of skin cells. In addition, there are medicated shampoos out there for those prone to dandruff, and they are great at controlling flare-ups.
Most of these can be used twice a week and combined with your regular hair-washing routine.
Conclusion
Dandruff can worsen when you get a haircut due to the products used and because dandruff can be loosened by touching the hair.
There are things you can do to control dandruff, but it isn’t a serious thing to worry too much about. Try giving your hair a good clean and treatment with an anti-dandruff solution before going to the salon. This might help you avoid a flare-up.
