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Dry scalp vs Dandruff… what’s the difference?

Dry Scalp is caused by a lack of moisture on the scalp or UNDER production of oil.
Dandruff is caused by and OVER production of oil. This oil can turn into fungus (Malassezia yeast). Or one could develop dandruff because of seborrheic dermatitis. Dry scalp is self diagnosed whereas dandruff is diagnosed from a medical professional.

Both have similar symptoms, but it all comes down to the flakes.

Dry scalp:
Small white dry flakes
Itchiness
Staticky lifeless hair
Dry skin on other parts of the body

Dandruff:
Oily and yellow bigger flakes
Oily red, scaly skin on scalp
Chunks of hair can come out at a time
Itchiness
Greasy scalp and hair

*PLEASE NOTE* the following content is biased on our professional experience with hair and not the opinion of a health care professional.

Ways to combat dry scalp:
Use a gentle wash shampoo and moisturizing conditioner.
Don’t was your hair everyday.
Putting the conditioner on the ends of your hair AND scalp.
Using a hair oil post shower.
Using a leave in conditioner post shower.
Doing a weekly, or monthly hair mask.
Using a pre wash hair oil.

Ways to combat dandruff:
Switching to a tea tree shampoo and conditioner until issue resides.
Avoid wearing hats.
Using a gentle shampoo brush in the shower.
Limit your post shower moisture products.

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I’d like to apologize to my clients! Raven is out sick today. It’s been a couple days now I’m hoping to be better by next week! Please reach out to me if you have any questions
- Raven