Neutrogena Scalp Solutions Center

Advice for Specific Scalp Conditions and Hair Types

Color treated hair

I have really stubborn dandruff. After two hours at the salon, the last thing I need is a case of flakes ruining my $200 highlights!"

I'm a chef in a busy restaurant, and sometimes the kitchen's like a sauna—without the relaxing benefits! My hair's suffering, but my dandruff's thriving—help!"

My hair tends to get oily quickly, yet I still have dandruff. Aren't flakes a sign of a dry scalp?"

I've been surfing for 10 years. I've also had dandruff for 10 years. My surfing's improved, but my dandruff hasn't. Got any suggestions?"

I have really stubborn dandruff. After two hours at the salon, the last thing I need is a case of flakes ruining my $200 highlights!"

I swim every day, and my dandruff just keeps getting worse. Is chlorine preventing my dandruff shampoo from working?"

I already have dry hair. Won't dandruff shampoos just dry out my hair and scalp even more?"

When it gets cold, it snows—dandruff, that is! Why does winter weather always make my dandruff worse, and what can I do about it?"

Expert recommendations for color-treated hair:

Dr. Zavod: Try shampooing once a week with a product containing salicylic acid to clear flake buildup. On other days, shampoo with a gentle product containing zinc pyrithione to control itching and flaking.

Andrew: To keep fragile, color-treated hair from becoming damaged, try to stick to no more than four shampooings a week, and only wash once per session—there's no need to rinse and repeat. Daily washing and failing to use a conditioner to seal in color can accelerate fading. Many clients with color-treated hair worry about the effects that medicated shampoos will have on their hair color or texture. I suggest they protect their color by looking for light-tinted or clear medicated shampoos. And always follow up with a rich and moisturizing conditioner. Neutrogena has several excellent conditioners for protecting dry and damaged hair.

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