Dandruff, or pityriasis capitis, can be caused by sensitive, dry scalp or skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. Additionally, styling agents, shampoos or hair dyes can cause your scalp to become red, dry and itchy. This causes your scalp to shed flaky dandruff. If your hair is very thick, you might find it difficult to eliminate dandruff because your scalp is harder to access. However, there are methods you can use to get rid of dandruff in thick hair.
Step 1
Comb long and thick hair patiently, section by section, while shaking your hair vigorously to remove dandruff. Use a wide-tooth comb instead of a hairbrush.
Step 2
Use a good anti-dandruff shampoo daily. There are innumerable over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoos you can choose from. Look for a shampoo that includes zinc pyrthione or selenium sulfide. These ingredients will help lessen dandruff production by reducing the growth of skin cells on your scalp. You should see an improvement in your dandruff in three or four weeks. Make sure you use enough shampoo to get a good lather--thick hair usually needs more shampoo.
Step 3
Apply a good conditioner after shampooing to help stop dandruff from occurring. A conditioner moisturizes your hair and scalp, preventing them from becoming too dry. Dandruff sometimes develops from hair that is too dry. Look for hair conditioners with sunscreen, minerals and vitamin E. Avoid conditioners that contain petroleum derivatives, oxide or laureth, as these compounds can dry and irritate your scalp.
Step 4
Apply 2 tbsp. of vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel and massage into your dry scalp and hair. Leave the vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel on your hair scalp overnight and rinse and shampoo out in the morning. Applying vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel and help soften and loosen dandruff so it washes out. These can also keep your scalp moisturized, preventing future dandruff outbreaks.
Things You'll Need
- Comb
- Anti-dandruff shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Vitamin E oil
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