Learn More About Your Scalp Type

Your scalp plays a crucial role in hair health, but many people don’t realise that different scalp types require specific care routines. Using the wrong hair care products or treatments can lead to hair loss, dandruff, and scalp irritation.

This blog highlights how to determine your scalp type, the best care routine for each type, and homeopathic solutions for scalp health.

Why Knowing Your Scalp Type Matters

Understanding your scalp type is key to choosing the right shampoo, conditioner, and treatments. A well-balanced scalp:

• Prevents hair loss and promotes strong hair growth.
• Reduces dandruff, oiliness, or excessive dryness.
• Helps avoid scalp infections and irritation.

How to Determine Your Scalp Type

1. Video Microscope Analysis : A 200x magnified scalp examination provides a scientific and detailed assessment of your scalp health, revealing issues not visible to the naked eye. Test your scalp at a clinic for accurate results and expert evaluation rather than relying on home methods.
2. Observing Your Hair & Scalp
   • Frequent greasiness? : Oily scalp
   • Flaky, itchy scalp? : Dry scalp
   • Even moisture balance? : Normal scalp
   • Oily roots & dry ends? : Combination scalp

Types of Scalp and Their Care Routine

1. Oily Scalp

   How to Identify an Oily Scalp?

   • Hair looks greasy and limp even after washing.
   • Prone to forehead acne and dandruff.
   • Scalp feels oily to the touch within a day of shampooing.

   Causes of an Oily Scalp

   • Overactive sebaceous glands.
   • Hormonal imbalances or stress.
   • Excessive use of hair products.

   How to Care for an Oily Scalp?

   • Use a clarifying shampoo (avoid hydrating formulas).
   • Wash hair 2-3 times a week to remove oil buildup.
   • Avoid heavy conditioners and hair oils.
   • Maintain a low-sugar diet to balance oil production.
2. Dry Scalp

   How to Identify a Dry Scalp?

   • Hair feels rough, frizzy, and brittle.
   • Small, white flakes fall off when scratching the scalp.
   • Scalp feels tight, itchy, and irritated.

   Causes of a Dry Scalp

   • Lack of natural scalp moisture.
   • Overuse of harsh shampoos or excessive heat styling.
   • Nutritional deficiencies like low vitamin D and iron.

   How to Care for a Dry Scalp?

   • Use moisturising shampoos and oil-based conditioners.
   • Apply coconut oil or aloe vera before washing hair.
   • Avoid frequent hair washing (limit to 2 times a week).
   • Reduce heat styling and chemical treatments.
3. Normal Scalp

   How to Identify a Normal Scalp?

   • Hair is neither too oily nor too dry.
   • Minimal hair fall and easy manageability.
   • Can go 2-3 days without washing without looking greasy.

   How to Care for a Normal Scalp?

   • Maintain a balanced diet and proper hydration.
   • Use gentle, pH-balanced shampoos.
   • Avoid unnecessary chemical treatments like perming or bleaching.
4. Combination Scalp

   How to Identify a Combination Scalp?

   • Oily roots but dry, rough ends.
   • Split ends and tangling are common.
   • Scalp feels greasy after a day, but hair remains dry at the tips.

   Causes of a Combination Scalp

   • Overactive oil glands at the roots.
   • Insufficient moisture distribution to hair ends.
   • Use of harsh shampoos stripping natural oils.

   How to Care for a Combination Scalp?

   • Use a clarifying shampoo for roots & a moisturizing conditioner for ends.
   • Oil only the mid-lengths and tips, not the roots.
   • Alternate between dry shampoo and regular washing if needed.

Solve All Your Scalp Problems With Homeopathy

Homeopathy offers a gentle, safe, and natural approach to treating scalp concerns, hair fall, and dandruff.

A study published in The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine found that homeopathy effectively reduces dandruff, regulates scalp pH, and prevents hair thinning.

3. How do I know my scalp type?

Understanding your scalp type is essential for proper hair care. Video Microscope Analysis, a 200x magnified scalp examination, provides a scientific assessment, revealing issues not visible to the naked eye. Test your scalp at a clinic for accurate results and expert evaluation rather than relying on home methods.

• Balances scalp oil production for oily and dry scalps.
• Strengthens hair follicles and prevents breakage.
• Treats underlying causes like stress, hormonal imbalances, and poor nutrition.

Conclusion

• Identifying your scalp type helps in choosing the right hair care routine.
• Oily, dry, normal, and combination scalps require different treatments.
• Homeopathy offers long-term solutions for scalp health.
• Dr Batra’s^® provides expert guidance for maintaining a balanced, healthy scalp.

If you’re struggling with scalp issues, dandruff, or hair loss, consult Dr Batra’s^® today for a personalised scalp and hair treatment plan.