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Written By: Aishwarya Iyer | Updated : April 26, 2018 11:37 AM IST
Heat, dust and sweat can often play villain to your luscious hair. It is no news that taking care of your scalp is the single-most important tip to get a beautiful mane. Any damage to the scalp can result in affecting your hair, demoting hair growth and causing split ends or dandruff.
We ask Dr Mohan Thomas, Cosmetic Surgeon at Cosmetic Surgery and skin Institute, Pune to share some tips with us for the same.
i) Wash and condition scalp alternate days. Rinse with normal water if required in between. Use a leave-on conditioner if required.
ii) Deep conditioning (oiling, hair masks) should be done at least once a week. Avoid over-conditioning as it further leads to oil accumulation and makes the scalp greasy and prone to dandruff, seborrhea and infections. Read: 5 DIY hair masks for your healthy tresses!
iii) Look out for any dandruff, excessive oil or itching. Use a medicated anti- dandruff shampoo. Consult a dermatologist if you have itching in the scalp as it can be a scalp infection. Here are different oils for different hair types.
