Choice of hair products depend on
hair type. However, experts says overuse of dry shampoo may cause hair loss. But
results varies from person to person. Some are happy with dry products but some
are not. Dry shampoo is basically ideal for those who have oily hair. Dry
shampoo soak up oil of hair and make them look fresh and easy to style. Some
may become target of dry products as happened with Nicole Baxter of Belfast. As
mentioned at dfw.cbslocal.com, dry shampoo caused her to have bald patch on her
head. She warned her friends to avoid using dry shampoo and told about her terrible
sore scalp. Her dermatologist and doctor said that dry shampoo caused for a
large bald patch on her head. Her post was shared by
thousands and followed dozens of articles and blogs about the dangers of dry
shampoo.
When asked from dermatologists
and salon owners about the cause, they said “It’s not the dry shampoo itself
that’s dangerous”. People often overuse and misuse the dry hair products.
Trained cosmetology educator and licensed
hair stylist Stephanie Johnson of Deep Ellum Hair Studio said “You can
suffocate your scalp, It’s almost like a huge pimple will grow and they have to
get it lanced from a dermatologist”.
Dermatologist Dr. James Ralston of
Dermatology Center of McKinney also blamed dry shampoo for plugging follicle
and trapping bacteria. He said “The trapped bacteria causes inflammation in the
follicle which leads to pimples or cysts. Brushing it leads to scabs and
disrupts the hair follicles which leads to hair loss.”
Moreover dry shampoo can become
cause of allergy for its users. He further said “Continuing to use it if you
have an allergy can lead to scars and those scars can lead to permanent hair
loss.”
Dermatologist Dr. Christy Riddle
of White Rock Dermatology advised to avoid using dry products directly on the
scalp so it may not cause irritation. The statement of Dr. Riddle in this
regard was “Acne, inflamed hair follicles that are itchy, painful, and bumpy.
It’s an irritant.”
All experts opined to use dry
shampoo once or twice a week only, and spray products six inches from their head
on the root only. Dry hair products made from corn starch or aluminum, can dull
hair color and affect hair-growth cycle. Moreover, frequent hair wash also
causes damage to hair follicle and dull hair color.
If a person uses dry shampoo, he/she
must avoid washing hair every day as natural oils are necessary for hair growth
and healthy hair. Dry shampoo absorbs oil left in hair so brushing it daily
will suffice. Use a pre-shampoo if you feel your hair dull and lifeless. Dry
shampoo functions differently if compared with other shampoos. It just absorbs
oil but other trap dirt too and remove it from hair. Other shampoos clean the
hair and scalp so, unlike dry shampoo. Yes it helps in styling hair but it
carries other dangers with itself too.
