1 Minute Scalp Strategy

To keep your scalp healthy, stick to a daily shampoo and conditioning regimen for your hair, but focus on the strategy of massaging the shampoo into your scalp for one minute.

Dry

There are different types of products that promote a healthy scalp. For a dry and itchy scalp, use a moisturizing and antifungal shampoo. Dandruff can be a symptom of a dry scalp, so the strategy of rubbing an antidandruff shampoo into your scalp for one minute can help to heal a flaky scalp.

Oily

If your scalp produces a lot of oil, it's especially important to shampoo you hair every day for at least one minute. Try to use clarifying shampoos, and don't buy shampoos with an abundance of oils or moisture. Also, do not rub conditioner into your scalp--just apply it to the strands of your hair.

Technique

When applying shampoo to your scalp using the one-minute strategy, use your fingertips firmly to press them into your scalp and rub the shampoo throughout your scalp. Be careful not to dig in with your fingernails or press too hard or you may damage the surface of your scalp.

References

• BBC Health: Flaky Scalp
• Super Beauty Tips: Tips for Hair and Scalp