Hair is a precious gift from the Creator, whether it is human or not. Natural hairs start the beahumans, humans and their fall can ruin the beauty. The first enemy that can cause fall to hair is dandruff. The care of hair is necessary for us whether it is physical protection from the environment or selecting a shampoo against dandruff. When selecting shampoo scalp recognition is necessary. One should care when choosing shampoo because different people have different scalps (oily, dry, normal) and also there are different types of shampoo for different categories of people.

In this article, I am giving a detailed account of different types of shampoo, scalp types, dandruff, and the “best shampoo for natural hair with dandruff“.

So let’s start with.

What is Shampoo?

The shampoo is a hair care product in the form of viscous liquid used for cleaning hair.

Do you know what their word means?

It is derived from the Hindi “champo” or “campo” which means to press. The word was then converted to “Shampoo” after entering Europe in 1762.

Is there any type of shampoo?

Yes, there are 10 different shampoo categories.

1. Clarifying shampoo
2. Everyday shampoo
3. Oily hair shampoo
4. Dry, damaged hair shampoo
5. Normal hair shampoo
6. Volumizing shampoo
7. Colored hair shampoo
8. Medicated/Anti-dandruff shampoo
9. Swimmer’s shampoo
10. Organic shampoo

1. Clarifying shampoo:

Clarifying shampoo is a heavy-duty surfactant and is regarded as a deep cleaning shampoo.

In simple words what is meant by this?

In simple words, it means when you use heavy conditioners, hair spray, hair gel, and silicon products they leave their build-up so to remove this clarifying shampoo is used.

But listen it is occasional shampoo, regular use can cause damage to hair and scalp.

2. Everyday shampoo:

As the name indicates it means those who shower every day and feel unhygienic without shampoo, so for this purpose everyday shampoo is introduced.

Their ingredients are not heavy and are light to the scalp which does not strip off the natural oil.

3. Oily hair shampoo:

For some people, oily hair is challenging. For those people, oily hair shampoo is introduced which removes the excess sebum from the scalp and hair shaft. But unlike clarifying shampoo, it doesn’t strip hair completely. Sulfates or sulfosuccinate are often used as a detergent in this shampoo.

4. Dry hair shampoo:

Dry hair shampoo works like other hair sprays.

How?

Just comb your hair first and then gently spray the shampoo onto the roots and feel it.

It makes hair fresh and instantly absorbs sebum from the roots of the hair and makes them smell fresher.

This shampoo just makes a protective cover of oil, silicone, and other ingredients around the hair.

One of the beautiful advantages of dry hair shampoo is that it doesn’t leave any residue because it is absorbed by the hair.

5. Normal hair shampoo:

Normal hair shampoo is for those who do not need any special hair treatment or need.

It just makes your hair healthy by maintaining moisturization and luminosity with surety that it will not remove natural oil from the scalp and hair, shine, and hydration from your hair.

6. Volumizing shampoo:

If your hair is thin, dry, prone to fall, and breakage then you need volumizing shampoo. As the name indicates it adds volume to thin and dry hair.

Volumizing shampoo not only adds volume to your hair but also adds shine to hair and some ultra shampoo has protein as their active ingredients which strengthen the root of the hair.

7. Colored hair shampoo:

Colored-haired people have a lot of hair problems like fading of color, weak and dry shafts, lack of moisture, etc. To overcome these problems they need special shampoo which is called colored hair shampoo.

If you want to retain your hair color for a longer time you need to look at Vitamin E as the main ingredient of shampoo which helps you to retain your hair color for a longer time.

Protein is another ingredient that preserves your hair color.

8. Medicated/Anti-dandruff shampoo:

Generally, this type of shampoo is used to relieve itching and scaling of the scalp, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial benefits. It is best to go for shampoos that contain pyrithione zinc, salicylic acid, or ketoconazole.

These ingredients are added to medicated shampoos that build up the scalp.

This shampoo prevents dandruff from forming fungus, Malassezia globosa, which causes flake and irritation of the skin. Pyrithione zinc is highly effective and kills Malassezia fungus.

9. Swimmer’s shampoo:

Swimmers mostly spend their time in the swimming pool which contains chlorine and chlorine is used to kill bacteria in the pool.

Chlorine absorbed by hairs and scalp removes natural oil and sebum leading to dry, smelly hair, thinning of hairs, and ultimately hair fall.

Aloe vera, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5 are hydrating ingredients for hair that are best for swimmer shampoo.

10. Organic Shampoo:

Organic shampoo also called natural shampoo which contains plant oil and herbal extracts without any harsh preservatives or chemicals that promote new hairs by stimulating new hair follicles, maintaining moisture, and overall condition of the scalp and hair.

But wait, one thing I want to say about shampoo. Basically, shampoo is made for the scalp, and hair is secondary.

Can you elaborate, please?

Why not, The typical purpose of shampoo is to remove sebum, air pollution, and hair products trapped in the hair.

Does every scalp need one type of shampoo in other words what are the types of the scalp?

Oily scalp:

There is the sebaceous gland in the hair that covers the area near to follicles which secretes an oily substance called sebum which lubricates the scalp, but too much sebum causes problems by attracting dirt, producing dandruff (which will be explained later), and making the hairs stick together. In the very worst condition, the sebum clogs the hair roots and follicles which leads to excessive hair loss and dandruff.

Hair fall? How Too much sebum does hair lose?

Well, skin regularly sheds its dead skin because of the formation of new cells but when if the process increases, it produces dandruff by producing excessive dead cells which then leads to scalp eczema (inflamed, dry, itchy skin on the scalp).

Can you tell us please, What are the causes of the oily scalp?

There are several reasons, which are the following.

• Hereditary

• Hormonal imbalance

• Stress

• Unhealthy lifestyle

• Humidity

• Dandruff

• Using the wrong hair products

Now let’s talk about dry scalp?

As the name indicates dry, means not enough oil or sebum to lubricate the scalp.

So What is the cause of dry scalp?

• Pre-existing skin problems

• Not enough water intake

• Cold, dry air

• Shampooing hair too frequently

• Stress

• Harsh detergent shampoo

• Synthetic chemical shampoo

So what will be the effects of a dry scalp?

Some of their effects are the following.

• Itching and irritation

• Flaking

• Hair loss if not treated

• Brittle hairs

Now come to the normal scalp?

Normal means OKAY, everything is perfect, well balanced, healthy lifestyle, balanced diet which results in shiny, good looking, and manageable hair. A normal scalp also indicates the right use of products for hair.

That’s what we want!

Of course, every one of you wants this.

And how can we get this type of scalp?

Very easy and everyone can do this just you have to take the following precautions.

• Balanced diet:

A balanced diet is key not only for the scalp but also for whole health, so make your diet balanced.

• Keep moisture:

Bathing or showering in warm water rinses sebum making the skin dry so lukewarm water is best to retain your skin’s normal sebum level.

• Massage:

The scalp has blood vessels and massage dilates vessels to increase blood flow and oxygen making the scalp healthy,

• Exfoliate scalp:

Exfoliating means removing dead skin or scalp cells and dandruff. If your skin is dry or you have psoriasis, then it is necessary to exfoliate your scalp 2 or 3 times a week.

• Manage chemical treatment:

Hair colors, hair straightening, and perming make you confident but the chemicals that are used in this process can make your scalp dry and irritated, So limiting chemical treatment makes your scalp healthy and normal.

• Shampoo regularly:

Wait and listen carefully Too much shampooing i.e. daily shampooing strips away the oil necessary for the scalp and leaves the scalp dry making hairs brittle and weak.

So should we not use shampoo?

No, it means use shampoo but after every 2 or 3 days if very necessary, that is the solution. It is between too much and too low use.

Ohh nice.

• Protecting the scalp from the sun

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States which often damages the scalp too. If you work mostly in the sun then it is recommended to wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Also, hair care products like sunscreen shampoo is best for the scalp.

Interesting.

Now how to find which scalp is mine?

That’s a good question.

Let’s dive to identify it.

How?

To identify your scalp type, can I ask some questions from you?

Yes, of course.

Okay, does your hair tend to be greasy within a day or after two days and you cannot skip shampoo?

Does your shoulder is full of flakes?

Does your hairstyle or blow of dryness last a short period?

Do your hair get style but hold it for a short time?

If yes, then your skin is oily.

So what to do to avoid an oily scalp?

There are some recommendations, you should follow.

A) SHAMPOO YOUR HAIR:

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, people with oily hair and scalp may need to shampoo once a day.

B) SHAMPOO PROPERLY:

Gently rub shampoo on your hair roots and scalp. Do not use nails because hard scrubbing irritates the skin which leads to more oil production.

C) BE NATURAL:

When you wash your hair don’t just go for artificial things to dry and iron straighten though it gives you a smooth and sleek appearance but it will make your hair greasy faster. Leave it to natural dryness.

D) USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT:

It is very important to use the right product for your scalp. If you are using the wrong product, obviously results will be also wrong.

E) SKIP OILY PRODUCTS:

Skip oily and moisturizing products as they add more moisturization to your scalp if not needed.

F) APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

The acetic acid in vinegar balances the PH of the scalp and controls the excess sebum secretion.

Isn’t it craziness, how can someone put vinegar on their scalp?

Everything in this world has its own method of use. Someone said beautifully

“Any tool is a weapon if you hold it right“

This means you have to use everything wisely.

So how to use apple cider vinegar?

• Take a cup of water and put 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in it.
  
• After shampooing your hair and scalp, now use this solution as a rinse.
  
• Wait a few minutes and wash it with cold water.
  
• Repeat the process, if it is needed.

Done?

Yes…

Move forward?

Of course.

Let’s go.

Now it’s the turn of dry scalp? How to find that?

It’s easy.

How?

Do you have mild itching on your scalp?

Do you have small dry flakes?

Does your hair take styling poorly?

Does your hair have dry, fragile, and split ends?

If yes.

Then you have a Dry scalp.!

How to treat this condition?

Follow the following recommendations.

• Wash gently with shampoo and then use a moisturizing conditioner.

• Coconut oil has far long benefits for the skin and scalp and has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that can reduce skin or scalp problems.

• Tree oil is also best for dry scalp.

Should we ask about the Normal scalp?

Yes, a little.

Well, normal hair is shiny, hold styling well for a long time if hairs are not thick.

• No flakes
  
• No irritation
  
• No excess of sebum
  

It means the scalp which everyone loves.

That’s correct.

After all these, there is one other most important term related to hair and scalp i.e. Dandruff. So let’s discuss what is dandruff.

DANDRUFF:

Dandruff flakes on the scalp are caused by a fungus called Malassezia which lives on animals as well as human skin. It causes skin cells to multiply more than usual.

Dandruff is also known as seborrheic dermatitis or seborrheic eczema.

Wait, Dry skin has also flakes and this dandruff has also flakes, so what’s the difference

DRY SKIN FLAKES VS DANDRUFF FLAKES:

Dandruff flakes are much larger than dry skin flakes, so don’t be confused about both. This is the major difference between them.

How does this irritate the scalp then?

Well, it feeds on sebum and produces fatty acid which irritates the scalp.

Are there any types of scalp?

We have three types of dandruff but we have discussed some of them earlier. Here I am giving a brief account.

That will be great.

Okay.

1. Dry skin Dandruff:

The dry scalp has small, round, and white dry flakes in the hair.

2. Oily scalp Dandruff:

Excess sebum with dirt and dead scalp cells combine to form dandruff. They have large yellowish flakes on itching and greasy hairs.

3. Product build-up dandruff:

Use of too many styling products i.e. gels, serums, hair sprays, conditioners, etc accumulate on the scalp which then combines with the dirt and dead cells to form dandruff.

The scalp has large whitish or yellowish flakes on the scalp with irritation and hair fall.

What are the effects of dandruff on scalp and hair fall?

It not only affects the scalp but can also affect other parts of the body like in the following conditions.

i. Seborrheic dermatitis:

In this condition, the skin becomes red, oily, and scaly and this condition may occur anywhere in the body where there are oil glands i.e. eyebrow, armpit, groin, nose, etc.

ii. Itchy scalp.

iii. A rash over eyebrows, nose, and ear.

iv. Beard Rashes.

v. Indirect hair loss by scrubbing the itching scalp which damages hair follicles and causes hair loss.

Now we have enough knowledge about scalp types and dandruff so what remains next?

The important part!

The important part, and what is that?

Selecting, the best shampoo for natural hair with dandruff!

Oh, really it is important.

So the whole discussion tells us that dandruff can lead to hair fall. Besides this dry and oily scalp, and nutrition also play an important role in hair’s health.

The best shampoo for cleaning dandruff is Biolage scalp sync anti-dandruff shampoo targets dandruff, controls the appearance of flakes, and relieves scalp irritation.

 

For your kids, it is recommended to use Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo for Children which is designed fragrance-free, alcohol-free, dye-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, BPA-free, and gluten-free. It is a dermatologist-tested shampoo that fights flakes, redness, itching, scaling, and irritation on the skin and scalp for children of all ages.

CONCLUSION

The care of hair is necessary because hair has a dangerous enemy, dandruff, that leads to hair fall in most cases or other hair and scalp conditions. To keep hair healthy, and protected the right choice should be made before selecting anything for hair and the first hair product that comes to mind for everyone is shampoo. The Biolage scalp sync anti-dandruff shampoo is the best shampoo for natural hair with dandruff that removes dandruff and flakes from hairs in adults while Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo for Children is best for kids to remove dandruff.

Which shampoo you are using for dandruff?