Do you shampoo your hair every alternate day and still have a smelly scalp? Wondering what’s wrong? Well, you are supposedly dealing with what’s called as ‘Smelly Scalp Syndrome’ and can happen in both sexes, with short or long hair. The most common cause is microbial growth. For those with smelly hair, shampoo is not enough to clean the hair. Check this out for a hair care tips.
1. Clean and condition your hair
Wash and clean your hair in a sensible way. Hair conditioning should be done on a regular basis and it is recommended not to leave them in a greasy and shaggy state. Excessive washing and shampooing should be avoided as they cause a dry scalp, which can be an ideal place for odor-causing bacteria to thrive on. It can also give rise growth of fungi, which are equally responsible for smelly scalp.
2. Comb hair regularly
Comb your hair properly and after regular intervals, as it will help in spreading the natural oil to all parts of the scalp and hair. But keep in mind, donât do it excessively as it may cause harm to the hair roots and scalp
3. Consult a dermatologist
If you suffer from this syndrome it is better to consult a good dermatologist. As being a specialist, a dermatologist can take care of this problem in a much better way and can treat this problem as per your specific problem. If necessary, a dermatologist may prescribe you a medication. Your dermatologist can also identify whether there are some other conditions that add to your problem. These conditions can be cosmetic damages to the scalp, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and some other medical conditions.
4. Clean your bathing essentials
It is also recommended that you clean your towel, comp and pillowcase on a regular basis. If necessary change them altogether. As these things get in touch with the hair regularly, there are certain chances that they may also be contributing to the problem.
5. Minimize the use of chemical hair products
Stop using special hair products, such as brilliantine, mousse or hair gel for a few days. Then clean your hair properly and ask someone who is close to you whether the smell still exists. If you find that stopping the products has stopped the hair odor, then it is better to stop using them forever.
6. Cling to home remedies
There are certain home remedies that one can adhere to for getting rid of this problem, best of them is massaging the scalp with a solution of water and baking soda. Applying a mixture of lemon juice and rosemary oil is also considered highly beneficial cure for hair odor. Using salicylic acid and sulfur based shampoos is idle to get rid of Hair odor as it helps prevents microbial infection.
7. Avoid food with pungent odor
People with smelly hair should reduce or avoid intake of food that has pungent smell, e.g. onion, garlic etc. Drinking of sufficient water is also recommended with a balanced diet.
