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I've just noticed some flaking from my hair, not dandruff, just tiny specs. Anyone have a solution?? I don't wash my often, due to it being so dry. I wear a lot of black & can't stand to see this flaking on my shoulders. 

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Is it possibly product build up? Try washing with a clarifying shampoo. 

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@AmericanBulldogMom I use very little product. Today I washed it, no product at all & it was flaking. I can't see anything like dandruff on my scalp, so I'm not sure what my problem is. 

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Maybe your scalp is just dry.  Try using a shampoo and conditioner which states moisturizing.  There are lot of them and not expensive.  Tresemme has a nice one and so does Suave. Could be maybe the cold weather and/or heating.  

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Did you recently change any hair product?

Could be an allergy.

 

If it's truly dry scalp, WEN cured mine.

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If it not from product, I would say it is indeed “dandruff”.  I have had reactions to some shampoos and conditioners.  I would switch my products out and see if it clears up.

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Try doing a vinegar rinse on your scalp and hair. That may help balance things out on a dry scalp.

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@SilleeMee Tks for that reminder. I used to rinse in vinegar occasionally. Will try that suggestion. 

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Flakes - buidup.  You could use an apple cider vinegar and water rinse after you shampoo.  1/2 cup of the vinegar to 1/2 c warm water.  It's best to shampoo every 2 or 3 days.  Also, try Acure Organics Hydrating shampoo.  I get instant moisture from this shampoo and use it a couple times a week and use other shampoos inbetween by Acure.  Use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week.  If your scalp is that dry, you could use an oil treatment argan, marula or your choice.  Massage it in and leave overnight.  Shampoo and rinse in morning.

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@AmericanBulldogMom wrote:

Is it possibly product build up? Try washing with a clarifying shampoo. 


Straight from my stylist ...... add a good sized teaspoon of baking soda in with your shampoo. Totally gets rid of buildup.