now I have of course been to the doctor to ensure it is nothing that needs medical assistance
but it was determined that much like myself my scalp is a little temperamental and nothing that
certain products can't help sort out!
My first tip is to ditch any dry shampoos and products that go directly on the scalp
such as volume powders as sometimes they can be the route of scalp irritations.
My next tip is to switch to paraben free hair care products as they tend to kinder to the skin
and scalp not to mention they are less drying which can often be the root (no pun intended)
of the problem.
My favourite paraben free hair care ranges are Naked - they have such an extensive range
that has pretty much every hair type sorted and are pretty budget friendly.
You can source Naked in selected Boots stores and via KMI Club - link.
Something a little lower in price but just as effective is the new Pure range by Timotei
which I have been raving about for a good few weeks now, not only do they have shampoo
and conditioner in the collective but also a dry shampoo which is less irritating to the scalp
than most dry shampoo's on the UK high street.
You can source Timotei in most supermarkets and in Boots/Superdrug stores
with prices starting as low as £1!
Sometimes doing this will not be quite enough to cure the irritation and if that is the case
I highly recommend T-Gel shampoo, okay it is not the most pleasant fragrance or swish product
on the market but as it is medicated it really gets to work quickly and is often the product
I rely on when my scalp flares up!
This is available from most chemists, drugstores and supermarkets.
If you have an itchy scalp that is a fairly frequent problem I do recommend heading to the doctor
to ensure it's nothing that requires medication but if like myself it is just the occasional
flare up then hopefully you'll find some of the above products useful!
Great post! I love Naked shampoos, especially the volumising one! Must try out the Timotei range, but trying to use up the collection of shampoos already cluttering up my bathroom LOL! I find for a temperamental scalp, letting you hair dry naturally as much as possible and turning the heat on your hair dryer works really well, so maybe something to try? Mary x
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Why have I never thought of using T-gel before?! I occasionally get flare ups, too. Whenever it's bad I rinse my scalp with a mix of peppermint and chamomile tea - which really helps!
ReplyDeleteI suffer with my scalp quite a bit, after having a scalp condition when I was younger I occasionally have flare ups so definitely will be trying out these shampoos.
ReplyDeleteI've recently bought the Phillip Kingsley itchy scalp toner to try, I've only used it once so far so haven't noticed any results yet.. but he does a shampoo and conditioner etc in the range too, which might be worth looking in to? xx
I've just started using the tgel and even though the smell isn't great and reminds me of a freshly tarmaced road it really does work!
ReplyDeleteReally good post! I don't exactly have a bad scalp but do get dandruff, not the kind that you can see but it comes if I brush my scalp hard with a comb (if that makes sense!).
ReplyDeleteAs above ^^ I do want to try the Philip Kingsley scalp toner, or something similar. It feels like my head needs an exfoliation or the hair equivalent!
I am avoiding SLS, as well as parabens and the like, not sure how the shampoos you mentioned fare with this, but I have heard that these chemicals can be irritants. Would be interested to know your thoughts! I do know the Naked range is free from all of these, and want to try this shampoo now :)
I find the Liz Earle Botanical Shine Shampoo great for an itchy scalp but its really clarifying so can leave your hair needing more moisture.
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I have suffered with this problem but found a brilliant shampoo - a L'Oreal one with a reall long name that I can't remember! I reviewed it on my blog madeupoflittlethings.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, I have a very itchy scalp too but I thought it just the summer heat that caused it.
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Great tip, sometimes i suffer from an itchy scalp too !]
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I have itchy scalp problem too and it sometimes comes with dandruff.
ReplyDeleteI have tried many different shampoo, from those we can get from supermarket to some prescribed ones. However, many of them dont work at all and some even worsen the problem.
The best shampoo that works best on me is Lush Jumping Juniper Shampoo Bar. It cleanses my hair thoroughly and relieves the itchiness. Also, it adds shine to my hair and it smells goooooooooood!
Shampoo bar may sound complicated too use and I hesitated to try it too but once I started to use it, I fell in love with it. Its so easy to use, it lathers well and a bar lasts for so long! :) I have tried 3 diiferent Lush shampoo bars so far and Jumping Juniper is definitely the best one! :)
T-Gel Is the best!
ReplyDeleteI've tried Eucerin and other pricey brands that claim to rid the head of being tight and itchy but nothing did the job like T-Gel...for me.
Wow! Thanks so much for the tips. I have itchy scalp on and off too, and am always looking for solutions. :)
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You know, I think I am the only person in the world that likes the smell of Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo. xD I mentioned it in my latest post, I believe. For some reason I think it's really comforting! It's the ONLY thing i've been using on my hair for a little over a year now and it's never been healthier.
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