AngieW in Texas Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 My 12yo has dry hair and dandruff and is trying to find a better shampoo to use. Loreal, Head and Shoulders, Fructis, and Suave all make her hair look and feel weird. Finesse 2 in 1 Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner is what has worked the best for her so far. Any other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Look for something with a Tea Tree Oil infused. Paul Mitchell has an excellent one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhrice3 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 My daughter uses Selsun Blue Naturals shampoo and Nature's Gate conditioner with Tea Tree Oil (found at Whole Foods, Publix, and Walmart). It seems to be a perfect ph combination for her, and the Tea Tree conditioner smells so good. The Selsun Blue takes care of her dandruff while the Tea Tree oil conditioner moisturizes and adds shine to her hair. Good luck ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Didn't they find out dandruff is a scalp infection/virus? When I have bouts I rinse my scalp with vinegar once or twice and that clears it up. Tea tree oil also has anti-bacterial properties, so those shampoos should be helpful (if they contain enough). If you use either of those watch out for your eyes. Both vinegar and tea tree oil can sting like crazy. No ideas for the dry hair, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Pureology in the purple bottle or the green bottle. I live in a very dry climate so I use purple for shampoo, green for conditioner. Expensive, but it works! HTH! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Our kids' dermatologist recommends alternating between Selsun Blue and Neutrogena Daily Control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 When dd was younger, we thought she had dandruff. Dandruff shampoo made things worse. She used Melaleuca for a short time (it was such a hassle to buy), and now both of my dc use Aussie's Moist Shampoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I like Selsun Blue along with Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Oil conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have dry hair and skin, and always had dry flakes. If I washed my hair too often, it made the flakes worse. What solved the problem was switching to baking soda and vinegar instead of shampoo. No more flakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kengjw Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I have had dandruff for many years and each year it seems to get worst. This year, I finally decided to actively do something about it. Head and Shoulders was no help at all. I have tried tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar and olive oil and failed. I finally decided to try Selsun Blue (with my regular conditioner) after I saw it on clearance in my local grocery store. That finally did it. No more flakes! I am still surprise but I am not complaining :0) HTH. Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof1gr8girl Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 My daughter has this problem. Organix Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner. About $5 and available at drugstores, Target, etc. It's worked great for her for 6 years. I tried the Paul Mitchell on her and this actually (for her) works better. It also is sulfate free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 One thing that I have often read and that seems to help me is that whatever dandruff shampoo you use, to leave it on for at least 15, but preferably 30 minutes, to really let it soak in. Other tips for dandruff in case anyone's interested. Good reminder for me also, since I suffer from this from time to time. Get your Omega-3s – oysters, beef, pork, chicken legs. 3000 mg Omega 3s. Flaxseed Oil/Fish Oil – helps to relieve itching and inflammation. But make sure to get a good, high-quality fish oil, such as Carlson's. Dandruff is connected to an unhealthy digestive system – eat more plain yogurt, garlic, and oregano. Take some good probiotics. Get more zinc. Zinc is essential for healthy hair and for preventing and treating dandruff. Get zinc from foods such as lean beef, chicken, and chickpeas. B12: Liver, beef, pork, eggs, yogurt Vitamin F: Vegetable Oils, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts B6: Liver, Legumes, Whole Grain Cereals, Fish Selenium: Bran, Wheat Germ, Broccoli, Onions, Tomatoes, Tuna Avoid/Watch Out For: Dairy Products (other than yogurt) Irritating Shampoos or Soaps Sugar Fried Foods Chocolate Do not pick or scratch your scalp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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