DO I NEED ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO?
When you get a dry, itchy scalp, your first reaction is probably to wonder why it happened. Understanding the cause will lead you to the right solution. So, how do you know if it’s dandruff?
Let’s start with some easy identifiers. There are a number of ways to single out dandruff as the cause of scalp itch, but we’ll focus on the two big ones.
Signs you need anti-dandruff shampoo
If you find you’re nodding your head to either of the below, Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Shampoo will be your best friend - if removing dandruff is something your best friend was willing to do.
Flakes of skin on your scalp. If you part your hair so you can see through to your scalp, you’ll notice flakes of skin sitting on, or close, to your scalp. Sometimes these flakes are trapped in your hair close to the root and can be tricky to pull out.
Your scalp is itchy, red and dry. If notice your scalp is dry and red, you could have dandruff – or at least the early signs of it. Dandruff symptoms, like itch, dryness and scalp redness act as signals that your scalp skin is out of balance or stressed. Eventually, this could lead to dandruff flaking.