Friends I have a secret.
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During the winter, if you could call it that here in LA, I have a
not-so-glamorous secret...itchy scalp. The cold, windy weather wreaks
havoc on my scalp. It's not exactly a stylish look to be itching my head
as I walk down the street. It makes me miss my soft, hydrated,
itch-free hair of the summer months!
Head & Shoulders had a campaign a few years back highlighting
the concept that healthy hair began with a healthy scalp. Since it was a
product I already used on occasion to correct scalp issues
[cough::dandruff::cough::cough], I decided to use it more regularly. For
a good 12 months, I experienced the benefits of my healthy scalp
begetting healthy hair. And then, one day, I changed to another product.
BlogHer asked me if I would like to try out a new shampoo and
conditioner from Head & Shoulders, which was supposed to help
correct dryness, itchiness, and sensitivity of the scalp, along with
eliminating flakes. It was actually a pretty timely request because our
weather is changing, and we’ve had a couple chilly snaps.
From the title of the post, you are probably thinking I am going
to share some new recipe for wonderful flaky biscuits or a flaky pastry,
but you'd be wrong. Today I am going to share with you a bit about my
flakes...my dandruff flakes.
My favorite color for clothing is black. You will always find me
in a black shirt, dress, sweater, etc. Why am I telling you this? When I
wear black, I prefer not to have unwanted flakes showing up on my
shoulders. You know what flakes I’m talking about. If I must tell you,
they are the ones that come from the result of having an itchy scalp!
I was given the opportunity by BlogHer and Head & Shoulders
to review the new Head & Shoulders Advanced Formula Eucalyptus Itchy
Scalp Care shampoo and conditioner. Although I do not suffer from
dandruff, in the wintertime I consistently experience itchy, dry scalp
and often will sneak some of my husband's Head & Shoulders shampoo!
Shhhh. Don't tell.
We all know about bad hair days. How many of us know about bad
scalp days? I do! Especially in the fall. Seasonal scalp changes are
more common than many of us may have realized.My hair is very long. The
last time my girls measured the length, it was 38 inches.
When my son complains his head is itchy, I don't, after years of
watching him go through this, automatically assume he has head lice.
I wanted to let you in on a secret. I just might be addicted to
the new line of Head & Shoulders. Yes, this is a paid review, but
seriously, I’m in love. Not only do I have an uncontrollable mop head at
times, but with all this hair, my scalp can get itchy, especially in
the winter months. With the cold months creeping up on me, it’s time to
start thinking about these lovely locks.
Not sure about you, ladies and gents, but this time of year takes
a toll on my hair and skin. I experience changes I am not personally
fond of.DRYNESS, first and foremost. I suppose the cooler temps and the
heat being turned on are the major factors.
I don't know how many of you remember that back in July I took
colouring my hair into my own hands and totally fried my scalp. Since
then, I've been struggling with dryness, flaking, and a regular feeling
like my scalp was fighting off an infection (can scalps get colds?) I
even had trouble wearing my hair in my standard ponytail because of the
tenderness on certain areas of my head.
My family suffers greatly from dry skin, and it gets really bad
during winter. The moment the heater is turned on, we all start to
shrivel and flake. Finding the right remedies for our skin and hair is
always a challenge, especially since none of us want to smell like a
medicine cabinet.
The first time I went to get a haircut after Evan was born, I
mostly went for the shampoo and blow-dry. My hair hadn't been both clean
AND dry in five months and the thought of wasting precious napping time
on something as frivolous as a shower was laughable. So I figured hey,
three birds one stone! A haircut will TOTALLY make me look less
exhausted and overwhelmed!
After our little Bennett was born last summer, I noticed my scalp
itched almost daily. I thought maybe I was eating something that was
causing it to be sensitive, or maybe I just wasn't washing it often or
well enough now that I had four kids and less time to take a shower
every day!
No one likes to admit they have dandruff. Avoiding dark colored
shirts so no one sees the flakes settling on your shoulders,
instinctively leaning away when that special someone wants to run their
hands through your hair, trying to look as if you're just lost in
thought as you sneak in a quick scratch of your scalp...some of us will
try anything to hide the secret in our hair.
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