How Dandruff Impacts Various Hair Types and Solutions?

Dandruff is often associated with greasy hair, but it can affect dry, fine, or curly hair types as well. What works for one hair type may not be right for another, making tailored hair care essential. Read on to learn how dandruff affects different hair and scalp types and the best solutions for a soothed scalp and healthy, flake-free hair.

Oily/Greasy Hair

Excess oil production is a characteristic feature of oily hair, which leads to Malassezia fungus overgrowth, inflammation, and flaking. Solution? Using anti-dandruff shampoo and indulging in a detoxifying hair spa for oily hair (like L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Spa DX creambath). This will help cleanse your scalp deeply, remove flakes, excess sweat, and oil for a clean and healthy feel.

Dry Hair

Dry hair lacks the required moisture to keep the scalp healthy, often resulting in small, dry, white flakes accompanied by itchiness. Cold and dry weather, using harsh hair care products, etc., can also trigger dry dandruff. For best results, include an anti-dandruff shampoo and focus on gentle scalp treatment and moisturization (for instance, using L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Spa purifyingA concentrate). Developed for dry and sensitive scalps, this anti-dandruff booster offers calming relief, soothes the scalp, and promotes healthy hair.

Treated Hair

Chemically treated hair is essentially dry and brittle. In such circumstances, dandruff can exacerbate the condition, leading to itching, weak hair follicles, breakage, and damage. Choose dedicated dandruff removal shampoos that are safe for color or chemically treated hair.

Fine Hair

Dandruff can cause fine or thin hair to appear thinner, dull, and lifeless. While dandruff may not directly cause hair loss, itching can damage hair follicles, weaken shafts, making it prone to breakage. Use a dandruff control shampoo that is infused with hair-strengthening properties.

Curly Hair

Curly hair is inherently dry, and dandruff will only make it itchier and flakier in between washes. An ideal solution would be using an effective anti-dandruff shampoo, indulging in nourishing hair care, and scalp exfoliation.

Now that you know how dandruff impacts various hair types, let’s learn how to keep these stubborn flakes under control with a dedicated hair care regimen.

Dandruff Control Hair Care Routine

Here’s an easy 2-step routine to keep your hair flake-free.

Step 1: Start with a scrub mask like L’Oréal Professionnel Scalp Rebalancing scalp scrub to remove flakes or buildup.

Step 2: Follow with an Anti-Dandruff Shampoo like L’Oréal Professionnel Anti-dandruff dermo-clarifier shampoo.

Bonus Step: Indulge in a professional salon-based hair spa session to control dandruff (at least twice a month) to pave the way for a healthy, clean, and calm scalp.

The symptoms of dandruff are similar – white flakes and itchiness, but they can affect various hair types differently. As best practices, choose dedicated anti-dandruff products, utilise scalp detox or hair spa treatments to calm your scalp, control flakes, and keep your hair healthier.

For further professional assistance, pay a visit to the nearest L’Oréal Professionnel partner salon and get expert help for every scalp and hair woe.