EXPERT SCALP CARE TIPS FOR WOMEN OF COLOR
Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp, regardless of hair type. When your scalp becomes dry and damaged, it’s an unhealthy foundation for your hair to grow from. Neglecting your scalp can actually cause stress to your scalp and hair, resulting in the growth of damaged hair at the root.
But furthermore, scalp issues specifically pose a challenge to many women of color who crave healthy, moisturized hair. Compared to other demographics, Black women are twice as likely to experience scalp dryness or itch. With beautiful hair textures and expressive styles that thrive with less frequent washing, dry scalp that may result in discomfort, itching and unsightly flakes is a common concern.
So it’s really important to look after your scalp properly!
The true cause of scalp irritation (like flakes and itch)
It’s not dryness. Your scalp is the least likely place to be dry because of the natural oils produced there. Instead, what is happening is your scalp is responding to the presence of a fungus. This fungus is present on almost everyone’s scalp and feeds off scalp’s natural oils. For many of us, leaving this fungus untreated causes our scalp to respond with flaking, itching, and/or a feeling of tightness.
The most effective way to relieve scalp symptoms is to kill this fungus. That’s what our active ingredient zinc pyrithione (ZPT) does! It inhibits the growth of the fungus on your scalp. Cleanse your hair and scalp regularly to avoid build-up, irritation and damage.
Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo with our ZPT formula is specially designed to clean deeply and help restore your scalp’s natural moisture barrier.
