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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Eating the Right Diet for Scalp Health
• Method 2 of 3: Taking good care of your hair and scalp
• Method 3 of 3: Preventing Damage

A healthy scalp is arguably the most important ingredient in the health of your hair. When scalp problems occur, the hair becomes thin, dull and brittle. To keep your scalp healthy, you need to eat a healthy diet, take proper care of your hair, and take steps to prevent damage to your scalp.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Eating the Right Diet for Scalp Health

1. 1 Get enough protein. Protein is very important for maintaining healthy hair and scalp. Try to eat protein foods that contain other nutrients for your scalp and hair, such as zinc, iron, and vitamin B. These include beef, eggs, shrimp, bacon, pumpkin seeds, cottage cheese, and salmon.
2. 2 Get enough vitamins. Vitamins A and C contribute to the supply of oxygen to the scalp. To include these vitamins in your diet, eat blueberries, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, walnuts, and bell peppers. All of these foods contain several nutrients at once that contribute to scalp health. You can also take a multivitamin.
   • You can get vitamin C from bell peppers, blueberries, and dark leafy vegetables.
   • Vitamin A is found in sweet potatoes, carrots, and dark leafy vegetables.
3. 3 Include iron, zinc, and folic acid in your diet. Zinc helps strengthen hair and fight dandruff. Folic acid stimulates the renewal of scalp cells. Iron helps to combat thinning and dull hair. Sources of these nutrients include oysters, peas, lentils, and prunes.
   • To get more iron, eat beef, chicken liver, oysters, mussels, and sardines.
   • Zinc is found in oysters, crabs, lobsters, meats, legumes, nuts, and dairy products.
   • To get more folate, eat asparagus, broccoli, beans, lentils, avocados, okra, nuts, seeds, cauliflower, and carrots.
4. 4 Limit your sugar intake. Eating a lot of sugar can increase dandruff. Limit your intake of soda, baked goods, and candy. Many processed foods are high in sugar.

Method 2 of 3: Taking good care of your hair and scalp

1. 1 Brush your hair daily. Regular brushing stimulates blood circulation and distributes sebum throughout the scalp. Get a natural bristle brush if possible. Plastic brushes do not distribute natural oils through the hair as well as those made with natural bristles.
2. 2 Wash your hair every two or three days. Washing too often robs hair of its natural oils. Rare washing will cause sebum to build up, making hair grow more slowly. If you have very oily hair, you can wash it every day with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
   • Massage your scalp while washing to exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulate blood circulation.Take a few minutes to massage the shampoo well into your scalp.
   • Each hair type needs its own shampoo. Ask a professional for advice to find out which shampoo is right for you.
3. 3 Moisturize your scalp. Conditioner helps moisturize the scalp. This is especially important after using shampoo, as it dries out the surface layer of the scalp. Use conditioner every time you wash your hair and massage it into your skin thoroughly.
   • Press gently on the scalp with your fingertips and massage in small circular motions.
4. 4 Use essential oils. Essential oils like tea tree oil should be rubbed into the scalp before bed and washed off in the morning. Performing this procedure every two to three days will help stimulate hair growth.
   • Essential oils are too concentrated to be applied to the scalp in their pure form. Make sure to buy an already diluted product.
   • Different oils have different effects. Basil oil stimulates hair growth and heals oily skin. Lavender relieves itching and dandruff.
5. 5 Use an exfoliating shampoo once a month. Gradually dead skin cells will build up and block hair growth. Hair may become thinner over time. To keep your hair looking fuller and thicker, buy an exfoliating shampoo and cleanse dead skin cells from your skin.
   • Use an exfoliating shampoo according to the manufacturer's instructions on the package.
6. 6 Massage your scalp. Vigorous rubbing of the scalp stimulates blood circulation and prevents hair loss. A massage using essential oils will be even more beneficial. You can do this procedure yourself or consult a specialist for the best effect.
   • Gently press down on the scalp with your fingers and massage in small circular motions.
   • The massage can be done while shampooing or using natural oils such as coconut, olive or almond.

Method 3 of 3: Preventing Damage

1. 1 Protect your hair from sun damage. Sunburning your scalp can thin your scalp, which in turn can thin your hair. If there is a risk of sunburn, wear a hat to protect your scalp.
   • The claim that hair can fall out due to wearing a hat is just a myth. However, sun damage to the scalp can lead to thinning hair, which makes the scalp even more unprotected and leads to more hair loss.
2. 2 Use a cleansing shampoo once a month to remove any styling residue from your scalp. Over time, residues of gel, mousse, hairspray and other similar products accumulate on the hair and scalp. The chemicals they contain can irritate the scalp and inhibit hair growth. If you use styling products, then you need to apply a special cleansing shampoo once a month.
3. 3 Be careful if you feel a burning sensation while dyeing your hair. Burning sensation is not the norm. Such a reaction indicates excessive dryness of the scalp. Tell the hairdresser how you feel. Wash your hair less often or use a special shampoo and apply hair oil to your skin more often.
4. 4 Get rid of dandruff. If you find white flakes on your shoulders, start using a special anti-dandruff shampoo. Look for shampoos with ingredients such as coal tar, zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, selenium, or ketoconazole.
   • If dandruff persists after a few weeks of using this treatment shampoo, see your doctor for advice on a special medicated shampoo.
5. 5 Control stress. High stress levels can lead to hair loss, so it's important to keep it in check.If your hair is starting to fall out and you associate it with stress, talk to your doctor. Practice one of the relaxation techniques daily and make time for your favorite activities. Here are some good ways to relieve stress:
   • deep breathing;
   • yoga;
   • meditation.