THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DANDRUFF VS DRY SCALP + TREATMENTS

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  • Do you think you have dandruff? In this video, I'm explaining the difference between dry scalp vs dandruff, what the symptoms are, and how they can be treated.
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  • @margaretlopez8865
    @margaretlopez8865 5 років тому +2816

    I had no clue. Was raised to believe that flakes automatically means dandruff. I love your channel. I learn so much from you all the time.

    • @groove7854
      @groove7854 4 роки тому +17

      SAME! Also my mom tells me it's "natural"

    • @sel5511
      @sel5511 4 роки тому +3

      @@aksaiqin Which type of cream do you use for your scalp?

    • @UnknownUser-kp4nb
      @UnknownUser-kp4nb 4 роки тому +1

      Fr

    • @river_riv._
      @river_riv._ 4 роки тому +1

      My dad says that my mom has no clue what the difference is all she knows that it's not the same thing

    • @reyno6826
      @reyno6826 3 роки тому +1

      💯

  • @jsjbusta7059
    @jsjbusta7059 5 років тому +5785

    I just wanna shave my head off at this point...

    • @abdulahadmambath2842
      @abdulahadmambath2842 5 років тому +67

      Me too!

    • @haifaabdullah5062
      @haifaabdullah5062 5 років тому +35

      saaaaaaame

    • @klyt3mn35tra5
      @klyt3mn35tra5 5 років тому +185

      Do it! I did it and it helped my scalp so much I had a good 3-4 months of no flakes. I'm also a girl but it was so worth it. Hair feels fresh and undamaged now

    • @luckeone22
      @luckeone22 5 років тому +38

      Yep it helps once cut short good massage off oils and good shampoo help clear up has to be controlled.

    • @brownshit1910
      @brownshit1910 5 років тому +3

      JSJ Busta same

  • @ItsCottonie
    @ItsCottonie 4 роки тому +1903

    My whole life is a lie. I thought I had dandruff. But my hair isn’t oily. It’s dry. And during the winter the flakes become INSANE. Probably due to the drier weather. This makes sense!

  • @le_Gay
    @le_Gay 5 років тому +2392

    did anyone else's scalp get itchy during this

  • @adamtellier997
    @adamtellier997 4 роки тому +1053

    I've tried everything from drying my scalp and using minimal products. To tea tree oil and other oils. To cold showers and just conditioner. To shampoos with no sulfates or harsh chemicals. To soaks. To human sacrifice of a virgin at midnight at cross roads during an eclipse while chanting the lyrics of stairway to heaven backwards in ancient Sumerian. At this point I'm just gonna go headless.

    • @phoenixspirit9530
      @phoenixspirit9530 4 роки тому +54

      Lol...funny guy. My boys suffer scalp issues too. I definitely don't recommend headless...hairless maybe. Hope you are able to find some relief. Stay well and take care.

    • @midgetwthahacksaw
      @midgetwthahacksaw 4 роки тому +15

      I have the same issue. I have done EVERYTHING. Nothing works!

    • @carish1452
      @carish1452 4 роки тому +33

      You could be eating something you're sensitive or allergic to, thus sending out autoimmune/ inflammation cues to your scalp... Which those microbes also love.

    • @aliciar2644
      @aliciar2644 4 роки тому +53

      Diet. Your gut flora is off balance. When I personally eat a lot of sugar, it feeds the ‘fungus’ she is talking about and makes my dandruff really bad. I found this out when I was trying to get rid of acne... I noticed my dandruff and acne flare up at the same time, I did research and it’s all connected to gut flora. Same goes for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and many other skin conditions. The ‘fungus’ starts in the gut and when it’s over produced, it comes out through various skin conditions. :) try cutting out dairy and sugar for 3-4 weeks and see if there is any improvement.

    • @midgetwthahacksaw
      @midgetwthahacksaw 4 роки тому +3

      @@aliciar2644 I'll try that.

  • @slb761
    @slb761 5 років тому +682

    This is to date the most important video I have watched. I have been struggling with a disabled curly haired daughter’s flaky scalp for the last 5 yrs. I have spent tons of money on products, watched and read loads of info and sought out dermatologist’s advice. All to see my efforts for naught while continued frustration builds. I saw this video and it was like dark clouds parted and the sun came out. Your suggestions are all things I currently had at home in my pantry. I immediately did the aloe vera and found in one treatment the flakes were completely gone. I’ve continued to do it every other week and I have seen no flakes sense. Thank you thank you thank you.

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  5 років тому +132

      Wow. This is exactly why I do what I do. Thank u so much for taking the time to share this with me ! I am so happy I helped u out in anyway and appreciate the support so much ❤️❤️

    • @claudia-wo1on
      @claudia-wo1on 5 років тому +2

      i feel you

    • @honeybee2356
      @honeybee2356 4 роки тому +1

      Yes I notice the difference. The vinegar solution is simply the best!

    • @Alex.UA6
      @Alex.UA6 2 роки тому

      @@ManesByMell One thing I’ve been wondering is it normal for the flakes to get worse before they completely go away I definitely have dry scalp but like you were saying in your video I’ve been conditioning my hair without exfoliating it first so I’m just conditioning on top of dead skin cells which probably isn’t good

    • @brokenbutterfly3178
      @brokenbutterfly3178 2 роки тому

      @@Alex.UA6 yeah that's not good.
      I exfoliate, shampoo And then condition and for the last 2 weeks, this is what I've been doing on a daily basis. It keeps the itchiness at bay but boy the hair that I loose in the shower having to wash daily worries me so I've decided to just exfoliate my scalp with a brush and not wash my hair for the next two weeks. If it makes the problem worse, I'll just go back to washing my hair on a daily basis

  • @lilbabytears
    @lilbabytears 4 роки тому +548

    who else is scratching their head right now

  • @lepettit418
    @lepettit418 5 років тому +971

    My scalp was so dried out during November thru January. I use Cetaphil cream for my body and finally thought, why not use it on my scalp since it worked so well on my skin. I took a small spray bottle, scraped a few big blobs of the cream into the bottle, added water and shook it really well. I then put the spray nozzle right against my scalp and sprayed this suspension around the hairline then massaged it in. I'm so glad I tried this out, my dry scalp, severe itchiness and redness went away within a week or 2 and the best part is it didn't leave a greasy residue. Now I just use it every few days after I wash and rinse my hair.
    Thanks for the information, most videos don't discuss the actual difference between dandruff and flakes.

    • @yabish3.094
      @yabish3.094 5 років тому +9

      lepettit418 what type of cream like the moisturizer?

    • @rachelsbeauty5007
      @rachelsbeauty5007 4 роки тому +3

      @@yabish3.094 I think so, that idea was so smart though!!

    • @reia1347
      @reia1347 4 роки тому

      lepettit418 OMIGAWSH TY

    • @sebastiancuaresma7401
      @sebastiancuaresma7401 4 роки тому +4

      Is the cream the cleanser for your body in the shower or like out of the shower like a moisturizer?

    • @Donteverlook4videos
      @Donteverlook4videos 4 роки тому +1

      Sebastian Cuaresma moisturizer. The wash isn’t going to help with flakes

  • @emanuelaadriani4188
    @emanuelaadriani4188 4 роки тому +256

    When she said that putting moisture on a dry scalp can cause dandruff.
    Me, who just finished putting olive oil on my scalp: "Oh."

    • @Shizzam1001
      @Shizzam1001 4 роки тому +20

      Same! Haha sitting here with a head full of olive oil and coconut oil that I put in before bed last night. 🤣 I did actually brush my scalp a lot last night which really seemed to help remove the flakes. Hopefully I brushed well enough and didn't just add oil on top of flakes!

    • @ilikeglitterwhores
      @ilikeglitterwhores 4 роки тому +18

      That might be true if you leave it, but if you put a little on 10-30 minutes before you exfoliate, if can actually help loosen up the flakes. If was recommended by my son's doctor to put some oil on his eczema to help it come up when we exfoliate. Works like a charm!

    • @bardendi6399
      @bardendi6399 4 роки тому +2

      I did this when I was trying to find out what I had. I did a night olive oil treatment for my scalp and my thin white flakes became worse! And i put it again the next night to confirm! Lmao😂 Ever since I've been using lemon+water+marine salt on my scalp before I wash my head and I have no flakes (results from the first time!!), although they come back when I shampoo my hair without using this mix. I may have gotten allergic to sulfates or sum😔

    • @marissatadesse9264
      @marissatadesse9264 3 роки тому +1

      ME: *sees a new oil* *puts it on my flaky scalp*
      My hair the next day: *today it snowed* 😟😂

  • @summerdreams7949
    @summerdreams7949 4 роки тому +830

    im still confused, because after i have washed and dried my hair its flaky and then after 2 days my hair is oily

    • @AsaiaPalacios
      @AsaiaPalacios 4 роки тому +88

      I stipulate that due to dry scalp, we over produce sebum (our natural skin oil) and, hence, have oily hair after a few wash days. That’s my inclination (need to confirm though for my case) as I also experience flakes from a dry scalp plus oily hair on day 3 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @pizz3pizza
      @pizz3pizza 4 роки тому +55

      Asaia Palacios same I’m on day 3 rn and it’s oily and flaky again (I EVEN HAVE A PIMPLE ON MY HEAD CUZ I PRODUCE TO MUCH OIL UGHH)

    • @soniiabaybee
      @soniiabaybee 4 роки тому +20

      SummerDreams apparently you’re supposed to detox your scalp.. gently comb the scalp.. that way when you wash there wont be flakes after; water attaches to scalp flakes and doesn’t help it remove..

    • @oliviaa.5391
      @oliviaa.5391 4 роки тому +14

      I would just recommend seeing a dermatologist for any questions

    • @naomisdeshit
      @naomisdeshit 4 роки тому

      @@AsaiaPalacios SAAAAAME! :(

  • @rachelc.6181
    @rachelc.6181 5 років тому +561

    I have been using apple vinegar cider after shampoo and conditioner. Leave in for 2-3 mins then rinse off. I have seen a BIG difference in my scalp. I can now wait a whole week before my scalp gets little itchy. I have also seen less hair loss. This was recommend by my dermatologist and I say it works! I do this once a week. Good luck

    • @vroxxzz
      @vroxxzz 5 років тому +36

      I do that too. I have dry flaky scalp. Works miracles for me. because I do this after EVERY wash, I dilute the ACV - 1 part ACV to 2 parts water

    • @cloudnine2819
      @cloudnine2819 5 років тому +4

      @@vroxxzz How often do you wash your hair?

    • @vroxxzz
      @vroxxzz 5 років тому +16

      @@cloudnine2819 twice a week typically. I have type four hair, so my hair doesn't really get greasy. I just have a dry scalp

    • @cloudnine2819
      @cloudnine2819 5 років тому +2

      @@vroxxzz How is your scalp now?

    • @vroxxzz
      @vroxxzz 5 років тому +9

      @@cloudnine2819 I barely get any flakes and my scalp doesn't feel tight and itchy anymore unless I go too long between washes (like if I wash less often than once a week).

  • @Mamamia90210
    @Mamamia90210 5 років тому +184

    I thought I had dandruff this whole time omg 🤯 I just have a dry scalp ... thanks for this video!

  • @t.h.1492
    @t.h.1492 5 років тому +596

    This may be a stupid question, but can you go over the difference between dry scalp and product build up in the hair? Like how can you be sure you’re actually solving the right problem

    • @rachelc.6181
      @rachelc.6181 5 років тому +54

      If your hair still looks flat or not curly enough even after washing your hair then it could be due to product build up. That is when I clarify with neutrogena shampoo. That is just my understanding but would love to see what mel thinks.

    • @glnqdsl7794
      @glnqdsl7794 5 років тому

      Ff

    • @morganrichards1694
      @morganrichards1694 5 років тому +38

      Dry scalp will feel dry, tight and itchy. If it's product build up, it will feel like there's stuff in your hair. Like a texture to the strands. If you know you're using a lot of products and not clarifying once a week, then it's most likely product buildup

    • @fkdjdjcmckdjdjf3728
      @fkdjdjcmckdjdjf3728 3 роки тому +1

      pray to a god you don't believe in

    • @kage6328
      @kage6328 3 роки тому

      @@rachelc.6181 for how long did you use the clarifying shampoo for it to go back to its natural curls?

  • @Mgsa20
    @Mgsa20 5 років тому +260

    Just thought I would add this piece of information. Dandruff can also be caused by a lot of stress. I went through a divorce 5 years ago and the last 3 years of my marriage I was under so much stress from the emotional, mental and verbal abuse that I had dandruff really bad. I had never had dandruff before. I went to the dermatologist who diagnosed it. He prescribed something for my scalp which I used faithfully but it didn’t really helped. I did exfoliate my scalp before I shampooed because if i didn’t it would be even worse. I couldn’t get it to clear up until I went through my divorce and got out from under the abuse and the stress of it. It’s been 5 years, I’m remarried to a wonderful man and no dandruff! So you might want to look at what is going on in your life and ask yourself when you noticed the dandruff and is there something that is causing you some serious stress in your life and do these things correlate with each other.

    • @Ukacip
      @Ukacip 5 років тому +17

      MG522022 stress is number 1 enemy for
      Everything !!! So I agree with you ☝🏼

    • @nurulabdullah90
      @nurulabdullah90 4 роки тому +7

      same for me. Started 2 1/2 years ago, since my sister passed away. At first my hair was falling out (t.e) but my scalp was ok. Then it started itch like hell, thats when i noticed i got flakes there..which not there before. Until now, can only see the flakes & hairfall getting worse no matter what i do. Spent almost all of my savings too, even been to 4 diff doc & derm. Started with the passing of my sister, then my ex bro in law force & disturb me every single day & night (to take my late sisters place), mix with other probs..thanks to him ruining my life since 2017..

    • @jesssnlee
      @jesssnlee 4 роки тому +6

      Omg I totally agree I never had dandruff and totally went through emotional stress like no before last summer.. I went to a bunch of dermatologists as well and they gave me shampoos and steroid solutions none of which worked If anything made things worse and and my hair thinned out on the top which I'm sure will come back.. my scalp also is sore when I push on the top of it.

    • @slogear
      @slogear 4 роки тому +6

      Thanks. I'm going to get a divorce tonight!

    • @adityasaxena9114
      @adityasaxena9114 4 роки тому +1

      u r right...

  • @Rene.A.D
    @Rene.A.D 4 роки тому +11

    You are correct about the diferences between dandruff and dry skin, but very wrong when you say that dry skin is the same as Seborrheic dermatitis. It's actually the oposite. Just look at the name "sebo" which means grease, oil. I found this definition:
    Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition associated with the oily areas of the body including the scalp, face, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest, armpits, groin, or under the breasts. Common symptoms include greasy, white to yellow, scaly or crusty patches and white to yellow, oily flakes on the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache. The skin may become red, inflamed, and be accompanied by excessive itching. Seborrheic dermatitis, sometimes referred to as ‘seb derm’, is typically chronic and relapses and flare-ups are common.

  • @TriciaGrace
    @TriciaGrace 5 років тому +161

    This is exactly what I needed! It’s like you read my mind! I have been searching your channel for this exact info about if I have dandruff or dry scalp! Thank you Mel! From your BIGGEST FAN!

  • @patriciasimono2748
    @patriciasimono2748 5 років тому +34

    Thank you for taking the time to educate us on the difference between the two! SO HELPFUL.

  • @KingdomWomanLiving
    @KingdomWomanLiving 4 роки тому +82

    Dandruff sufferer here! 🙋🏻‍♀️
    I have oily hair and I trained my hair to only be washed every three days or twice a week (hats became my best friend for a decent period of time) and this is how I combatted my oily/dandruff scalp:::::
    The second night of no wash I use a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar (I prefer Bragg brand; organic with the mother) and water that I put in a spray bottle to distribute throughout my scalp. I part my hair all over and spray the solution in each part till my whole scalp has been spritzed. I let it sit for 10 minutes and then use a scalp shower scrubber to gently massage my scalp. It’s important to do this side to side or up and down and not in circles, otherwise you’ll terrorize your hair follicle. I then rinse it out in the shower. **ACV corrects PH levels and is acidic which keeps funguses at bay; it cleanses and a bonus is that it makes your hair shiny.** You can use conditioner (from mid to end hair shaft) if you want after the rinse, but I just use and comb through leave in conditioning products when I get out (again, from mid to end hair shaft). The third night when I’m actually going to wash it, I use only two small pumps of shampoo to distribute and cleanse just my scalp and then thoroughly rinse it out. If you’re using too much shampoo, that can be one of the “products” of product buildup, so because I want to be certain that won’t be added onto my already existing dandruff I stay proactive about not using a ton of product of anything. If you’re an avid product user and don’t want to wash your hair super often to get rid of all that jazz, just do the ACV rinse and your gorgeous mane will appreciate you. This has saved my humiliation, my scalps irritation and my hairs dignity. 💕

    • @ladyema8836
      @ladyema8836 4 роки тому

      Does it leave a smell?

    • @KingdomWomanLiving
      @KingdomWomanLiving 4 роки тому +3

      @@ladyema8836 Yes, a slight smell, but not too noticeable or overbearing. I usually wear a hat or my hair up on these days. You can also spray your perfume or body spray on your brush and brush your hair through. That way your hair gets the scent, but not the alcohol. A lot of perfumes and sprays have alcohol and putting it directly on your hair/scalp could dry it out.

    • @ladyema8836
      @ladyema8836 4 роки тому

      @@KingdomWomanLiving Oh ok, the times I have tried this the smell lingers. And it is terrible so I can't do this when I have to go to work the next day. Thank you for the tips! I will try them out :)

    • @KingdomWomanLiving
      @KingdomWomanLiving 4 роки тому +2

      ​@@ladyema8836 Maybe you could try less ACV in your mix. Also, don't forget to rinse out and still use conditioner from mid to end shaft so you get that nice smell to kinda cover it up. Good luck!

    • @ladyema8836
      @ladyema8836 4 роки тому

      @@KingdomWomanLiving How many parts acv and water do you use?

  • @albeeinla
    @albeeinla 4 роки тому +28

    I eliminated silicones and saw a 99% difference. Dimethicone was a huge culprit. 5 years later, I can say it works,

  • @gen7015
    @gen7015 5 років тому +9

    I'm so glad I discovered you a few months ago! I love that you have very educational videos but still a goofball and make things interesting and fun to learn

  • @SEVENTHturtle
    @SEVENTHturtle 4 роки тому +7

    The quality of this production is immaculate. :) I'm looking forward to watching your other content!

  • @alyssagomez2878
    @alyssagomez2878 5 років тому +92

    Came back to say I tried exfoilating my scalp with epsom salt before washing today and it seemed to work very well! My curls even look noticably more defined than usual which is an added plus! I might need to incorporate in this my routine every once in a while. Thanks, for the great tip!

  • @emmagerety6980
    @emmagerety6980 5 років тому +97

    What if my scalp is dry but can get very oily?

    • @jiji3750
      @jiji3750 3 роки тому +5

      Then you're dehydrated, drink more water.

  • @kelseydatesman4578
    @kelseydatesman4578 5 років тому +13

    Omg Mell...your videos have absolutely SAVED MY CURLS! I have been questioning almost everything about them because I grew up knowing that I only needed conditioner...was I wrong.. just a BIG THANK YOU for posting all these videos! I have been taking them so seriously! Keep posting!! Love you Mell ❤️

  • @jsteuwe
    @jsteuwe 3 роки тому +54

    I’m more confused now than I’ve ever been

    • @isabellaschmucker4110
      @isabellaschmucker4110 3 роки тому

      Basically what she’s saying is to scratch your head before you shampoo your hair (exfoliating) and then to shampoo more often depending on how bad it is and also using a hydrating/moisturizing shampoo!

  • @clairemarusin5635
    @clairemarusin5635 3 роки тому +6

    THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!! i knew dandruff was an oily condition (thanks dr. Dray) but I have *dry* skin. I was so confused because if i had dry skin how could i get flakes, which i assumed to be dandruff.
    Thank you for getting into this

  • @melaniecoronado3179
    @melaniecoronado3179 5 років тому +16

    Omg❗️❗️I didnt know they where two separate things my mom has told me if there where flakes it was dandruff !!THANK YOU SOO MUCH😭❗️

  • @gina721
    @gina721 5 років тому +6

    Just want to say thank you for this video. If it wasn't for you, I would had still been walking around with flakes from my "dry scalp". I thought it was dandruff this whole time, but it wasn't. I did that little trick with the brush, washed it and voila, presto my dandruff was gone😮. How awesome is that. Thank you once again!!🙏

  • @izzy1041
    @izzy1041 3 роки тому +19

    I thought I was the only one. I will scratch my head, not because it’s itchy, but to get the little flakes out. does anybody else feel like a little bump on the top of their head every one and a while, then kind of pick it out of your hair, but then it’s like a huge flake? Also, it’s crazy how many of these flakes I have. I’m embarrassed to go out or show my hair because of it. My mom says it’s gross how I have so much dandruff. And that I need to shower. BUT I HAD JUST SHOWERED

    • @sarahgreene9831
      @sarahgreene9831 Рік тому +1

      my ADHD causes me to have a real bad skin-picking habit (esp my lips, around my nails, etc) and i can literally get lost for like an hour just picking at my scalp and all the little flakes, trying to unearth every little bump i feel😩 it's so bad

  • @squirtlesquirtle1051
    @squirtlesquirtle1051 2 роки тому +1

    The brush technique and the Dr. teals has worked so well! It’s been the most effective way to treat my dry scalp. I appreciate your content and knowledge so much! Keep up the great work❤️

  • @tori_4020
    @tori_4020 4 роки тому +2

    This vid makes the MOST sense out of all my search for how to treat my scalp.now i know i dont have dandruff and just an irritating itchy dry scalp that’s taking up my time and almost wanting to shave it of 🤯

  • @asi9ghost
    @asi9ghost 4 роки тому +3

    I swear, i learn more on youtube than i do at school----
    Fr though, this is really helpful thank u♡♡♡

  • @Jessica-nb6ve
    @Jessica-nb6ve 5 років тому +25

    Great info!! Your hair looks so cute with your bangs tied back. I love your channel

    • @theresas2520
      @theresas2520 5 років тому

      I thought so too! Super cute!

  • @lolmydrawings4720
    @lolmydrawings4720 5 років тому +2

    I've been waiting for you to upload for so long but this actually cleared up what I thought 😭

  • @JK-zu3lp
    @JK-zu3lp 4 роки тому

    I knew I didn’t have dandruff and that it was just my super dry scalp.. but it’s even cooler to learn the exact what, why and how? Thank you for the hair knowledge. You a real one.

  • @albatross7327
    @albatross7327 5 років тому +65

    omg! thank you so much. I'm a dryyyy kid... skin, scalp, curls... DRY. I drink my water, use hydrating products buuuut that doesn't make me not prone to dryness yknow? I was actually avoiding exfoliation lately because my dryness makes my skin sometimes feel "raw"...BIG MISTAKE. Dry skin tends to need manual help to prevent congestion and dullness. AND to make matters worse I was over moisturizing my unexfoliated skin... Ugh I was just trying to be more gentle but I've found that a lot of people who say "don't exfoliate too much!" are talking to people who have oily skin that tends to flare up. Anyway, this came at just the right time. It makes perfect sense that I'd need to exfoliate my dry scalp and THEN moisturize it. Brb grabbing some epsom salt lmao

    • @cloudnine2819
      @cloudnine2819 5 років тому

      How often do you wash your hair?

  • @LoveLianna
    @LoveLianna 5 років тому +4

    I have been watching you nonstop!! Literally binging!!! I’m starting my stylist career in May and I’m so excited

  • @Seshane1
    @Seshane1 2 роки тому

    Thank you SO much for this video! I had no idea there was a difference in these two conditions and the way you’re supposed to treat them. My scalp is happy for the first time in months!

  • @donnaross9834
    @donnaross9834 Рік тому +2

    Sometimes white dry flakes can also be from product build up or from certain ingredients in those products. Fill 1/4 bottle of apple cider vinegar into bottle. Fill 3/4 with cool water. Shake, spray all over scalp, wrap with towel and rinse off with cool water after 15-20 minutes. Helps remove product build up from scalp. Dry hair as usual.

  • @JonSnowIII
    @JonSnowIII 2 роки тому +3

    I think it’s important to acknowledge this lady’s hair. More specifically her curls. As a person with curly hair, I don’t know how to care for them and make them pop. This lady’s curls are living their best life.

  • @rebeccaramjohn1920
    @rebeccaramjohn1920 5 років тому +91

    Finally a video about this

  • @frenchfry14595
    @frenchfry14595 4 роки тому +2

    This video was soooo helpful. My son has dry scalp, but has been using a dandruff shampoo. After watching this video, I called him up and explained to him that he needed to exfoliate and moisturize his scalp. Thank you for the information!

  • @Olivetreetis
    @Olivetreetis 2 роки тому +1

    I'm finally starting to do research into how to look after my hair. Found your channel pretty quickly into this process, and I'm really excited to look after my poor hair and scap haha, learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much!

  • @jessieborrell1856
    @jessieborrell1856 5 років тому +29

    I use the Briogeo Scalp Revival stuff for my dry scalp and it works really well at calming the itchiness and the flakes. My scalp get itchier the longer i go without washing my hair but if I use that or the Malibu C Scalp Wellness Shampoo, it helps me stretch out my wash days, which is nice. I was able to go four days recently, which is a pretty long time for me!

    • @keilanisiortiz4172
      @keilanisiortiz4172 5 років тому

      Jessie Borrell where did you purchase these shampoos at?

    • @alondracervantes3899
      @alondracervantes3899 5 років тому +1

      I bought the entire scalp revival line and it did nothing to my hair would it mean my problem is dry scalp? I need to wash it every other day if I don’t it gets oily flaky and itchy which is why I never thought it would be dryness

    • @shadowboxing7029
      @shadowboxing7029 5 років тому

      @@alondracervantes3899 if it's oily flakes then it doesn't sound like dry scalp. Maybe that line only works for dry scalp?

  • @pamelagauper7749
    @pamelagauper7749 5 років тому +3

    I’ve had dry, itchy scalp for over ten years. Nothing has helped! I think you may have just saved my sanity! Thank you so much! P.S. I do finally have an appointment with a dermatologist next week. I’ll be discussing this with her!

    • @mistyhouse9809
      @mistyhouse9809 4 роки тому +1

      Would love to know what they told you. I have sebbric dermititis. It's in my head, face, an ears. Big bummer!She gave me creams for my face an ears an told me to use the blue bottle of head an shoulders on my hair. Which works good for the dermititis but not so good on my curls. I can't win. Damn my DNA lol 🙈

  • @natalieletona
    @natalieletona 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great video. I've always had what I thought was dandruff/dry scalp and almost every hairstylist I've had has said that it's a common factor with people who have curly hair. I've been told to use organic coconut oil has a hair mask before washing and then gently rub it into the scalp for moisture. I've also been suggested to use Tea Tree Oil products. I currently use both. When I feel my scalp needs a refreshing "breath of fresh air" I use my tea tree shampoo and rotate it with my coconut curls shampoo when I feel my hair (not my scalp) needs more moisture.
    Since moving from CA to WA, I have noticed a great difference in my scalp dryness. This routine has helped very well so far. BUT what I did learn from your video was the massaging technique with the hair brush to exfoliate! Thank you!!

  • @TL-wo9gb
    @TL-wo9gb 5 років тому +2

    MELL YOU READ MY MIND, I needed this sooo bad

  • @ChristianeBenson
    @ChristianeBenson 3 роки тому +12

    First, I love your channel. However, as a nurse practitioner, I have to disagree with your definition of seborrheic dermatitis. It IS dandruff. The name seborrheic comes from the word sebum. The definition from Medscape of seborrheic dermatitis is “a papulosquamous disorder patterned on the sebum-rich areas of the scalp, face, and trunk. In addition to sebum, this dermatitis is linked to Malassezia, immunologic abnormalities, and activation of complement. It’s severity ranges from mild dandruff to exfoliative erythroderma.”
    Dry scalp is an entirely different thing, and otherwise this video seemed accurate. But I wanted to make the point, because it could be very confusing if people are looking for more information later and think that seborrheic dermatitis is dry scalp.

  • @jeanettebilson5990
    @jeanettebilson5990 5 років тому +6

    My flaky skin is psoriasis. Dry and itchy. I found Moogoo scalp treatment keeps it itch free and under control. Can't get rid of it entirely but at least no big flakes falling on my shoulders. I'm so happy it has got rid of the real thick flakes.

  • @amyjohnson8536
    @amyjohnson8536 5 років тому +2

    Wow this whole time I thought I had dandruff but it didn’t look like it!! It makes sense for it to be a dry scalp!! Life saver

  • @derrickjenniferwatkins1394
    @derrickjenniferwatkins1394 5 років тому +4

    I love to exfoliate with sugar and conditioner mixed. Works awesome!

  • @michelleoliver714
    @michelleoliver714 5 років тому +14

    My flakes and itchiness tend to happen as I'm getting closer to wash day. When my hair is at peak oiliness. Interesting to understand things more than I did before

    • @deannamasters6694
      @deannamasters6694 4 роки тому

      I have flaky scalp and very itchy on lower back of my head and seems to be getting worse. I just used tee tree oil for the first time a couple days ago. I put it on my scalp and let it sit all day since I was at home and it instantly felt better. 2 days later and my scalp still is less itchy then before I used it. I'm hoping this is the answer. I do know it was instant relief. I purchased mine at Walmart in the shampoo section. Hollywood Beauty Tee Tree oil skin & scalp treatment.

    • @prachetaarya2844
      @prachetaarya2844 3 роки тому

      Me too. So does this mean we have dry scalp or oily scalp?

    • @michelleoliver714
      @michelleoliver714 3 роки тому

      @@prachetaarya2844 the ones I tend to get our oily flakes. And since it is close to wash day I have an assumption it is something to do with product buildup

    • @prachetaarya2844
      @prachetaarya2844 3 роки тому

      @@michelleoliver714 okay. Thanks 😘

  • @Meh-fn3ol
    @Meh-fn3ol 5 років тому +3

    Why am I binging your channel why am I just NOW FINDING YOUR CHANNEL

  • @chi7927
    @chi7927 2 роки тому +1

    omg i cannot explain how much im thankful for u tysm!!

  • @sillysony06
    @sillysony06 4 роки тому

    Girl your my favorite. Definitely my go to when im struggling with my curly hair

  • @candee5146
    @candee5146 5 років тому +11

    I sometimes use tea tree oil to treat my scalp from irritation during the winter.

  • @xmilliexx4460
    @xmilliexx4460 4 роки тому +45

    I hate having dandruff cause when I wear my hair down my friends play with it or like move it so those flakes fly

    • @kyleighhh4582
      @kyleighhh4582 4 роки тому +13

      Same except I have a dry scalp so I have scabs from itching

    • @callie5593
      @callie5593 4 роки тому +2

      Iconic Kyleigh sameee :(

    • @angieplayz6394
      @angieplayz6394 3 роки тому +1

      Kyleighhh Omg same my scalp is very scabby

    • @karinad4996
      @karinad4996 3 роки тому

      @@kyleighhh4582 saame, but I have dandruff on the back of my head as well

  • @shrutika19
    @shrutika19 2 роки тому

    I love you Mel! I get to learn so much from you in every video! Will surely try these techniques and wish for a smooth scalp!

  • @KMCAFWorld
    @KMCAFWorld 4 роки тому +2

    Epsom salt!? I’m gonna try that! I love using that stuff, and thanks to these videos I’ve been getting really great results after trying the tips.

  • @CreativityWithStamps
    @CreativityWithStamps 3 роки тому +4

    Very eye opening! I discovered how to treat my dry scalp when I got lice from my daughter (I know, yikes! Thankfully I caught it early and was easy to treat). I combed castor oil all over my hair in sections (this is to kill the lice eggs) paying attention to the scalp and l left it on my hair for a few hours, then I combed it through with a lice comb which as very tight metal teeth to comb out the lice and the eggs. After I washed my hair, I realized I didn't have those dry flakes anymore. So now I make hair masks with different oils and pre treat my hair with the masks before washing it and conditioning it. So yes, exfoliation and moisturizing of the scalp is key!

  • @oliviarobinson6884
    @oliviarobinson6884 4 роки тому +21

    i got eczema so i’ve been knowing i had a dry scalp😭

  • @claudiabb76
    @claudiabb76 4 роки тому +1

    Hey thanks for the tips! I tried the epsom salt one and it worked!!! I added a deep conditioning after but glad to say you helped me a lot 👍😊

  • @LarisGrossi
    @LarisGrossi 5 років тому

    I'm sooooo happy to find you Mell! Lerning a lot!

  • @keilah2
    @keilah2 5 років тому +8

    been waiting for you to upload yay !!

  • @zoeseale3950
    @zoeseale3950 5 років тому +118

    Hi Mel! Could you please do a Melthbuster on how hard or soft water will affect hair cleaning and styling? Any advice for people who live in hard water areas? Your videos are so great! Xx

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  5 років тому +29

      Noted! Thanks for the suggestion ❤

    • @143carebears
      @143carebears 5 років тому +8

      There are filters you can get for your shower head to make softer water.

    • @jennygibson9755
      @jennygibson9755 4 роки тому +2

      Thump's up for this suggestion

  • @letjusticereign8938
    @letjusticereign8938 3 роки тому

    you areeee THE BEST. i didn't get scalp problems until AFTER I tried the curly girl method, which you said was not always great.

  • @optimuslibby
    @optimuslibby 4 роки тому

    Oh my god I have always been told that Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff were the same thing! Thank you so much for the clarification

  • @jefffails7650
    @jefffails7650 5 років тому +7

    For my oily peeps out there a apple cider vinegar rinse WILL HELP three or four wash days with a acv rinse will cure you!😁(for a while) for me I need to do a rinse once a month now because I got it under control the first time in a months time which was somewhere between 4&8 washes and I didn’t dilute it when I did the rinse.i hope this helps some peeps

  • @stephanieflores5503
    @stephanieflores5503 5 років тому +4

    Mel your hair is so beautiful.🤗🤗🤗🤗, your videos are so positive. And your so funny..great job👍👍👍

  • @bronwenkubiak7666
    @bronwenkubiak7666 5 років тому +4

    I didn’t know dry scalp is even a thing. Thanks!

  • @vineetgaur
    @vineetgaur 5 років тому

    Loved it ! Perfect video

  • @saraabdalla2937
    @saraabdalla2937 4 роки тому +4

    When my head is really irritated and itchy I usually put this mask on before taking a shower for at least a couple of hour or till is completely dry. First I put some coconut oil then I put the mask : banana avocado 1 egg some oil. My scalp become super moisturised and clean and my hair becomes softer

  • @ventii_kun
    @ventii_kun 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve always used coconut oil to moisturize my scalp to prevent dryness, but would still get flakes and didn’t understand why. Thank you for this video!🤦🏾‍♀️😭❤️

    • @shyamaztec
      @shyamaztec Рік тому +1

      Always use cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil ,and see the magic.

    • @mylene_b
      @mylene_b 11 місяців тому

      Coconut oil can clog your hair follicles... I don't think you should use it.

  • @BloodyBlackHearts21
    @BloodyBlackHearts21 3 роки тому +2

    This video is just what I needed! Thank you so much! I have been combatting dry scalp for several months now. My stylist said it wasn't dandruff, just dry scalp. So I thought I should use oil on my scalp. At first, it seemed to work. But a month or so later, it seemed useless. I started washing my hair 2-3 times a week instead of 1x a week because I noticed that the more days passed without washing and exfoliating, the more flakes I got. This all makes sense. I'll stop oiling my scalp!

    • @ioanaschifirnet3814
      @ioanaschifirnet3814 2 роки тому

      Did this work? I'm struggling with the same and I've been washing my hair once a week. I wonder if that's the best solution to just wash more often

    • @johndough5192
      @johndough5192 Рік тому

      Substitute Raw honey with whatever shampoo you are using. I’d say mix about 2 table spoons of raw honey with half a table spoon of water. Then massage it all over your scalp and let it sit there for 20 minutes. Rinse it out in the shower, then when you dry your hair your scalp will not be dry and will eliminate the flake problem.

  • @v.c.g3246
    @v.c.g3246 4 роки тому

    Very well explained! Very informative and clear.

  • @1021Marcy
    @1021Marcy 3 роки тому +3

    My hair was so itchy last night & I just couldn't take it bc I've tried EVERYTHING so I went on yet another UA-cam search & found your video. I've had no luck w oils so I needed something different. I tried 2 things you mentioned in the video. I took my tangle teaser brush (bc the bristles are soft & flexible) & parted my hair row by row & exfloliated w the brush in circular motions. After that I took some aloe vera gel (I use it to calm my face after waxing) & put that onto my scalp then massaged it in. It gave me so much relief & stopped the itching. My scalp is also really moisturized today (the next day). I didn't wash my hair bc I'm type 4-A natural & washing too much can actually dry out my strands but I was able to brush the flakes out of my hair w the tangle teaser. I also have the Epsom salt you used in the video but I didnt wanna have to wash my hair (I washed it 3 days ago) but I will try it on wash day. Anyway this is gonna be my mid-week spa day treat bc exfloliating the scalp gets rid of the flakes but it also stimulates the hair follicles & promotes growth so really everyone can benefit not just dry scalp. & it feels amazing/soothing Much love ❤

    • @johndough5192
      @johndough5192 Рік тому

      Substitute Raw honey with whatever shampoo you are using. I’d say mix about 2 table spoons of raw honey with half a table spoon of water. Then massage it all over your scalp and let it sit there for 20 minutes. Rinse it out in the shower, then when you dry your hair your scalp will not be dry and will eliminate the flake problem

  • @Pajamaslxm
    @Pajamaslxm 5 років тому +4

    Just found your channel and I also have a dry scalp but I use brown sugar as an exfoliator instead on dry hair.

  • @luciana9852
    @luciana9852 2 роки тому

    Omg thank you🥰 I have dry scalp flakes and was using dandruff treatments that was making it worse. Now I know what to do☺️☺️☺️

  • @naomideckins
    @naomideckins 3 роки тому

    I love the video so much that I couldn't help but subscribe! Thank you so much for making me realise I have no dandruff.

  • @dennissems
    @dennissems 2 роки тому +5

    I think I have both. I do definitely have dandruff because I’m oily. I remember as I was a little girl washing my hair practically everyday. Sometimes my dandruff is controlled, so that’s when I have the dry scalp. I’m assuming that I’m over drying it.
    My mom actually thought that I was not washing my hair properly. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @maryshah117
    @maryshah117 3 роки тому +5

    I don’t usually comment but I just had to give my review. I’ve been struggling with a dry scalp for years and the comb technique, paired with the aloe vera gel worked wonders for me. I combed out the dead skin, then applied aloe vera gel on my scalp for an hour. After I showered, I found my scalp to be completely clear and itch-free!

    • @WestVision
      @WestVision 3 роки тому

      How did you figure out you had dry scalp rather then dandruff

    • @maryshah117
      @maryshah117 3 роки тому +1

      @@WestVision The flakes were considerably smaller in size and my scalp just felt really dry, particularly in the winter (I live in London)

  • @cesiasaravia2534
    @cesiasaravia2534 5 років тому

    Always strong love for you!!! Thank you for the info makes so much more sense.

  • @violetpolack8630
    @violetpolack8630 4 роки тому +1

    I recently installed a shower head filter after dealing with bad itching for a couple years. It has helped so much. I think I was reacting to something in the water. I still itchy after a few days after washing but, it has helped. I felt like I had tried everything and would never stop itching.

  • @olesiahasanov4925
    @olesiahasanov4925 5 років тому +6

    Damn girl, I love you. Life changing video indeed

  • @gemmam5703
    @gemmam5703 4 роки тому +25

    I have a dry scalp and I've found that massaging in coconut oil before I wash and leaving it for a bit helps me.

    • @briannam916
      @briannam916 4 роки тому +4

      This is something people recommend for cradle cap so that makes sense!

  • @mzartdesigns
    @mzartdesigns 3 роки тому +1

    All this time I thought I had dandruff because the dry flakes I get in the front of my hairline can sometimes be big patches, but I have a VERY dry scalp (4C hair) that starts itching midweek, especially in the cooler months. I’ve never exfoliated my scalp before. I’ll try that, as well as your other tips. Thank you for this, Mel!

    • @jeremymendez3167
      @jeremymendez3167 Рік тому

      This happens on my hairline and i have curly hair too!! Did it work For you

  • @quickbrickanimation3651
    @quickbrickanimation3651 3 роки тому

    thank you for your lovely and entertaining tips on dry scalp.

  • @maggiek9365
    @maggiek9365 3 роки тому +31

    I’m confused by my hair is naturally oily but like my flakes aren’t oily these seem very dry?? Ugh idk what to do

  • @helcris23gb
    @helcris23gb 4 роки тому +3

    I like using ground coffee to exfoliate my scalp. It has some “oil” on it and it is a natural estimulante as well. After brewing coffee in the morning, reserve used coffee for it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @tiawesome7241
      @tiawesome7241 4 роки тому

      And how do you use it? Just as is or?

  • @gracehall9199
    @gracehall9199 4 роки тому

    You're amazing, you covered all my questions.

  • @danyell155
    @danyell155 4 роки тому

    Love your channel! Just started binge watching two days ago haha I was wondering, could you do a video on scalp acne causes and treatments? Thank you for giving us all of your professional knowledge!

  • @golddust214
    @golddust214 4 роки тому +16

    Yeeee my head oily asf also everytime I touch my hair 80% of snow on Mount Everest falls into my shoulders

  • @sheenachante
    @sheenachante 4 роки тому +6

    Are those 3D glasses with the lenses popped out 😂🖤 I love this girl.

  • @kelli-mariewebb2341
    @kelli-mariewebb2341 5 років тому +1

    Girl!! Need to know how to keep curls looking good on a budget please?! Help a girl out!! Love your videos sooo much!! 😀💕

  • @summernations8747
    @summernations8747 4 роки тому

    She’s so pretty! I’ve seen almost all her vids!

  • @leijean05
    @leijean05 4 роки тому +3

    whatever I have starts at my hair root and towards the back it stops , there’s also a lot on my hair line

  • @ronipena4193
    @ronipena4193 5 років тому +9

    I needed this so much. I have been treating my hair for dandruff but I have sb, I think and I’ve been using aloe Vera every 2 days because my scalp is really bad and my hair is always even though I keep my hair moisturized.

  • @kendranicholson1473
    @kendranicholson1473 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!
    Respect from another Cosmetologist

  • @sis_yd_jesuschrist
    @sis_yd_jesuschrist 9 місяців тому

    I use an exfoliating brush with the first wash, this really helped with my dry scalp.

  • @juansbalcony6044
    @juansbalcony6044 4 роки тому +36

    OH i have a dry scalp, it’s really itchy and i made my scalp bleed cause of my long nails rip
    (i don’t have lice lmao)