I've been growing my hair out and lately, I've noticed a lot more dandruff than before. My friend said it's because longer hair traps more moisture and causes dandruff. Is there a connection between having long hair and getting dandruff?
7 months ago
No, it doesn't. Dandruff is a scalp issue, not a hair length issue.
5 months ago
Actually, hair length has nothing to do with dandruff, yaar. It's just that long hair makes it harder to wash the scalp properly, so oil builds up.
8 months ago
In my youth, I had hair down to my knees and never had dandruff. It only happens when you don't clean the scalp regularly or use too much heavy oil.
8 months ago
Nope, not at all! Just make sure you wash your scalp well and dry it properly. Wet scalps can breed fungus, so don't tie up wet hair! 😊
8 months ago
Dandruff is due to dryness or excess oil on the skin of the head. You can apply a little curd on the scalp before washing, it helps soothe the dryness naturally.
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8 months ago
I also started getting dandruff after growing my hair long. Does using a mild anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week help, or will it dry out my long hair too much?
5 months ago
I totally get it, it's so frustrating to see those flakes when you have beautiful long hair. But don't worry, the length isn't causing it; it's usually just dry scalp or a minor fungal thing.
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