THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DANDRUFF VS DRY SCALP + TREATMENTS

[@margaretlopez8865]

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]

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

[@sel5511]

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

[@UnknownUser-kp4nb]

Fr

[@river_riv._]

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

[@reyno6826]

💯

[@ItsCottonie]

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!

[@briannapeters5339]

Same my life is a a lie I just got dry hair that why

[@crakazach2140]

Lucy Thibodaux did it work😂😂

[@gonzalochavira2825]

Omg so I just have a dry scalp not dandruff

[@gonzalochavira2825]

Lucy Thibodaux Oh thanks! I’ll keep that in mind.

[@kiransahu9837]

Same here

[@adamtellier997]

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]

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]

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

[@carish1452]

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]

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]

@@aliciar2644 I'll try that.

[@slb761]

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]

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]

i feel you

[@honeybee2356]

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

[@Alex.UA6]

@@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]

@@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

[@le_Gay]

did anyone else's scalp get itchy during this

[@McBeaner720]

My ass did

[@iovekaths1416]

My scalp did

[@JL-zb3ql]

Lice?

[@tristanpegnottga2002]

No cause i have dandruff

[@heidystraube1523]

@@McBeaner720 lol 😂

[@jsjbusta7059]

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

[@abdulahadmambath2842]

Me too!

[@haifaabdullah5062]

saaaaaaame

[@klyt3mn35tra5]

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]

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

[@brownshit1910]

JSJ Busta same

[@lepettit418]

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]

lepettit418 what type of cream like the moisturizer?

[@rachelsbeauty5007]

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

[@reia1347]

lepettit418 OMIGAWSH TY

[@SebastianC1907]

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

[@Donteverlook4videos]

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

[@lilbabytears]

who else is scratching their head right now

[@rachelc.6181]

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]

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]

@@vroxxzz How often do you wash your hair?

[@vroxxzz]

@@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]

@@vroxxzz How is your scalp now?

[@vroxxzz]

@@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).

[@emanuelaadriani4188]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@Mgsa20]

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]

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

[@nurulabdullah90]

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..

[@jessniiclee]

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]

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

[@adityasaxena9114]

u r right...

[@summerdreams7949]

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

[@AsaiaPalacios]

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]

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]

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]

I would just recommend seeing a dermatologist for any questions

[@naomisdeshit]

@@AsaiaPalacios SAAAAAME! :(

[@Rene.A.D]

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.

[@t.h.1492]

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]

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]

Ff

[@morganrichards1990]

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

[@Shabaz-f4]

T. H. V

[@Shabaz-f4]

Rachel C. Bb

[@Agarcia5-t2i]

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!

[@minecraftlovaaa]

what is exfoliating

[@songmakerdragon2393]

@@minecraftlovaaa removing dead skin

[@brokenbutterfly3178]

What kinda shampoo is right for a dry scalp?

[@TriciaGrace]

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!

[@Mamamia90210]

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

[@isaacthegoat1432]

Same

[@daisy-wk6fo]

Same

[@patriciasimono2748]

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

[@KingdomWomanLiving]

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]

Does it leave a smell?

[@KingdomWomanLiving]

@@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]

@@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]

​@@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]

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

[@gina721]

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!!🙏

[@clairemarusin5635]

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

[@frenchfry14595]

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!

[@bunnaydawg2864]

did it work?

[@tori_4020]

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 🤯

[@albatross7327]

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]

How often do you wash your hair?

[@albeeinla]

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

[@donnaross9834]

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.

[@gen7015]

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

[@michelleoliver714]

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]

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]

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

[@michelleoliver714]

@@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]

@@michelleoliver714 okay. Thanks 😘

[@emmagerety6980]

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

[@jiji3750]

Then you're dehydrated, drink more water.

[@SEVENTHturtle]

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

[@maryshah117]

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]

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

[@maryshah117]

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

[@pamelagauper7749]

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]

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 🙈

[@izzy1041]

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]

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

[@asi9ghost]

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

[@JonSnowIII]

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.

[@kelseydatesman4578]

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 ❤️

[@melaniecoronado3179]

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😭❗️

[@squirtlesquirtle1051]

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❤️

[@jeanettebilson5990]

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.

[@JK-zu3lp]

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.

[@xmilliexx4460]

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]

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

[@callie5593]

Iconic Kyleigh sameee :(

[@angieplayz6394]

Kyleighhh Omg same my scalp is very scabby

[@karinad4996]

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

[@Faultyfeather81]

I learn something new with every one of your videos I watch and I can't thank you enough Mell.

[@jessieborrell1856]

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]

Jessie Borrell where did you purchase these shampoos at?

[@alondracervantes3899]

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]

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

[@jsteuwe]

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

[@isabellaschmucker4110]

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!

[@zoeseale3950]

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]

Noted! Thanks for the suggestion ❤

[@143carebears]

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

[@jennygibson9755]

Thump's up for this suggestion

[@lyss3782]

This is backwards... Seborrheic dermatitis is the condition oily scalps get. Sebum is actually where the word SEBorrheic comes from. I have very oily skin and have been diagnosed with seb derm on my scalp, in my ears, and on my face. It's true that there are two different causes of flaking, dandruff being simply a symptom of the two. Seborrheic dermatitis is the inflammatory response to fungal processes on the skin (overgrowth is caused by excess oiliness), and falls into the same category as other chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Both can be treated with exfoliating treatments and with the correct moisturizing treatments (oily skin needs to be moisturized too, especially when using very harsh antifungal and keratolytic shampoos). Thanks for your videos Mell, I have learned A LOT from watching them, and I'm feeling so much better about my hair! I just really wanted to clarify this little mix-up!

[@rebeccaramjohn1920]

Finally a video about this

[@mzartdesigns]

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]

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

[@saraabdalla2937]

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

[@natalieletona]

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!!

[@ChristianeBenson]

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.

[@yardfront]

Vinegar is a great exfoliating liquid. One part vinegar, one part water mixed. Massage onto the scalp. Allow the vinegar to eat away at the dry skin for about 5 min then shampoo and rinse. Repeat for a couple days, then once a week for maintenance.

[@gemmam5703]

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.

[@Peachesrgreat]

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

[@meganophelia]

TEA TREE OIL!! I got some that is safe for the scalp and I saturate my whole scalp with it and go to sleep. Shampoo the next morning and I haven’t had any problems since!! I used to scratch me head until I bled and I haven’t touched it since I started this

[@KelliDBH]

meganophelia do you dilute it? You said safe for the scalp so does that mean it’s already diluted or something? Can you share the name/brand?

[@cjg10401]

what tea tree oil did you use?

[@Missdaphanyma13]

I live for this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kuramacabre]

Tea tree oil for dry scalp or dandruff?

[@CreativityWithStamps]

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!

[@amysophiaxo]

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

[@dennissems]

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. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@BloodyBlackHearts21]

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]

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]

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.

[@ventii_kun]

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]

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

[@mylene_b]

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

[@candee5146]

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

[@Jessica-nb6ve]

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

[@theresas2520]

I thought so too! Super cute!

[@Seshane1]

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!

[@juansbalcony6044]

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)

[@callie5593]

Grapez Fuel samee now i have scabs :(

[@juansbalcony6044]

Callie Baumann same rip

[@Chloe-io2zf]

Mg samee

[@maroesjadejong4204]

Story of my life

[@lolmydrawings4720]

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

[@maggiek9365]

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

[@minecraftlovaaa]

same problem

[@helcris23gb]

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]

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

[@golddust214]

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

[@ladycrystal3293]

Im so there with the snow flake scene

[@jefffails7650]

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

[@Meh-fn3ol]

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

[@annarivera7117]

My scalp is already very dry, so every time I wash my hair I do a prepoo treatment with castor oil on my scalp and a hydrating mask. I leave it between 2 and 4 hours and then I clean my hair, condition and style. I saw this treatment on youtube and 2 moths later doing it my scalp doesn't flake at all, just magic😍

[@1021Marcy]

My hair was so itchy last night & I just couldn't take it bc I've tried EVERYTHING so I went on yet another KZbin 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]

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

[@eryniel3585]

One tip for if you have dandruff is to use shampoo that’s made to treat cradle cap. It was the one thing that helped with my dandruff in my teens (and I still use it today when necessary).

[@sarahsmith3905]

I have 2a, 2b, and 2c hair. I am wondering what I can do to get more volume. Help a wavy girl out!

[@theresas2520]

I have really been loving using clips. The long silver ones. They help a lot.

[@elizacerda2085]

I have 2a2b hair and I like to diffuse upside down. Also when my hair is dry, I put my hands under my hair and ruffle through. It doesn’t cause frizz on the top, so it’s a great hack for me 👩🏼‍🦱

[@brutha84]

I know we're on Mel's channel but maybe you could check out IrenesBeautyTimes. She has tutorials on her combination 2a-2c hair.

[@kuramacabre]

Check out India Batson, she has wavy hair.

[@morgannaranjo6394]

As a scalp mask I mix pure honey and aloe Vera and I find that helps moisturize my scalp

[@amazinGGrace757]

Plz help I’m confused cuz my scalp and hair are OILY as heck but the flakes i get aren’t very large at all

[@Olivetreetis]

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!

[@LoveLianna]

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

[@pamkrusz5429]

For the first time in 100 years that finally explained clearly the difference between dandruff and dry scalp. I’m been suffering from severely dry scalp for YEARS!!! So a BIG thank you. !!!!!!

[@eli19151]

I've tried apple cider vinegar (diluted, and not diluted) and lemon (separately), and I notice that after I apply it, I start seeing larger flakes (normally very dusty and annoying), I suppose they get clensed off from the scalp (?). Yesterday I sprayed about 70% concentration (I've heard that's bad, but I don't have sensitive skin, so I don't care) and sprayed it on my scalp, slept on it, washed it today, and it can't see any flakes now... I've done this before a couple of times, and it does come back, not sure what happens if it's done consistently. Try it, see what happens.

[@violetpolack8630]

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.

[@morethanahumanbody3339]

how do i know if my scalp is dry or oily? i'd say that it is mixed

[@khuxiong4589]

Me too!!! Mine is like dry and oily at the same time or like sometimes it's more dry than oily and vise versa. I can't really tell.

[@riflehitta-4157]

mines is dry but its a little oily. I dont have white flakes but i do get like little oily things under my finger nails when i itch it (itching happens like a week after i wash) i need help actually knowing wtf is going on

[@theewildrose]

okay i think what's happening is the top layer of buildup feels dry in crunchy because it is. Kinda like a fresh scab. it's wet under but the top is dry and prone to crack. I think underneath it's actually oily and if you have inflammation thats going to add to that greasy feeling because i think some of that is essentially pus. I feel gross saying that. Pretty sure thats whats happening with me. I'm trying different things right now. Diff shampoos, i started using rose water on my scalp after i wash it and sometimes castor oil before i wash it because i figure the oil will help break down other oils, and castor oil is supposed to be really healing, at least i think it is. Problem is castor oil is very heavy so i have to wash it twice. But after i did that i noticed a lot of the inflammation calmed down. Still trying to figure out what regimine works for me.

[@theewildrose]

@@riflehitta-4157 you need to wash your scalp more with a really good shampoo and then just use a serum or oil on the actual hair to protect it from drying. i used to not wash my hair a lot and i thought it was helping btu i think it made things worse long run. try washing twice a week and the problem will likely go away.

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

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

[@leijean05]

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

[@KMCAFWorld]

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.

[@Pajamaslxm]

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

[@chi7927]

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

[@sheenachante]

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

[@raykalaw8863]

i always found it weird that the only part i get "dandruff" on my scalp is just a small part of my front scalp and not the whole

[@oliviarobinson6884]

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

[@Katyhernandez03]

Flax seed mask is the key for dry scalp . 3 parts water and 1 part flax seed . Boil water add flax seeds and then strain the fell and exfoliate scalp with a bore bristle brush add to you scalp. Leave for 15-30 minutes add plastic bag or shampoo cap .shampoo and condition it’ll really help

[@AJ88874]

What moisturizing shampoo do you use?

[@dharshandm7488]

I accidentally discovered exfoliation and ive been recommending that for everyone with dandruff

[@barbaralifelesslopez730]

Do you have any recommendations for sulfate and silicone free shampoos for dandruff?

[@BrianaDoesStuff]

For me, it REALLY only subsides when I use like regular shampoos (selsun blue, head and shoulders, and such). But it only gets bad in episodes, so I don't have to stay with those kind of shampoos for long. I have found that products with acv have helped for the in-between. Right now, I'm using the Cantu ACV shampoo and it has really helped. I still have flakes by wash day, but like the "normal, it's been a week since I washed my hair" kind. So try that. Exfoliation also helps like she said because you need to lift the flakes off!

[@barbaralifelesslopez730]

@@BrianaDoesStuff thanks

[@Ayesha_5782]

Neutrogena T/Sal shampoo and As I Am dry and itchy scalp shampoo.

[@hejpejdej8805]

guysssssssss i've been struggling with dry scalp for soooo looong but i recently just got over it!!! so what i did was : i bought a scalp friendly shampoo (no sulfates, no parabens etc), i put oils on my scalp before washing my hair (coconut oil, olive oil), and the most important thing that i did (ok i know it sounds super basic but it really worked) i drank LOTS OF WATER. like lots..... and exfoliating helped too, but be careful, u can harm ur scalp rlly easy if u dont pay atention!! (btw srry for the grammar mistakes, english is not my first language)

[@keilah2]

been waiting for you to upload yay !!

[@sis_yd_jesuschrist]

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

[@stephanieflores5503]

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

[@sarahelliott2046]

Im understanding why my flakes were oily. It didn't make sense for me to have dry scalp if when I scratch my head the flaking under my nails is quite wet.

[@hollyeabshagen3762]

I’ve always thought I had dandruff. But after watching this video, I’ve known all wrong. My scalp is most definitely not oily and very dry and very itchy!! Thank you for this video!! My questions are, if using aloe Vera, can you just use aloe that you put on sun burns? On dry, damp or wet hair? And how often do you think would be alright? Definitely thinking about doing this. Thank you so much for this video. 😘😘

[@jeweldenile8995]

Yes you can put aloe vera from the drugstore on your scalp. Just make sure it is the clear kind with just aloe and preservatives. Don’t use any of the blue or green color ones. Good luck.

[@ameyapawar7097]

First of all, I just wanna say thank you. For six years I have been suffering from sabborhaeic dermatitis I have been reffed to various doctor's but to my dismay my condition did not get any better. Actually the advertising industry here in India markets any from of flakes on your scalp as dandruff so a major contribution to people using Shampoo's for dandruff to treat dry scalp goes to them. I didn't know that a condition like this even existed before watching this video but now I can finally take the right steps to cure my dry scalp or at least minimize it