my scalp hurts to touch when i don't wash my hair
well basically, for my whole life my hair has always been sensitive [ at the crown and top ] when i move my hair around if i havn't washed it in a few days. it goes away when i wash my hair. [ i wash every 2nd or 3rd day ] does anyone know why your scalp is sensitive when you haven't washed it? i always thought it was because of the natural oils clogging the follicle.
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I notice that when my hair gets a bit "greasy" and I still don't wash it that this is the time I may have a sore scalp skin.
I've never really known why that is, but I've always associated it with not washing hair in a timely way.
heidi w.
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Mine only feels that way if it's been up.. maybe it's the weight of your hair in those areas??
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My scalp is very itchy if I don't wash it every day. I have dandruff and very oily scalp. I use Head & Shoulders shampoo every day and that helps take care of this problem.
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I used to get that problem- but it was because of how I was wearing my hair.
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I've had this all my life even when I had a pixie! So all my life I wash daily,it's what my scalp needs.
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Be careful with how you are washing your hair. I used to use my fingernails and my scalp was always sore. Once I started using my fingerpads the problem was gone.
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I used to have what I called "hair ache", and it happened when I changed my bun from low to high. Now that I do that every day, the hair ache is gone. I wear a low bun in the daytime and a topknot for bed.
I've heard that wetting the hair will take care of this problem, but who wants to do that with long hair in the middle of winter?
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Yes, I get that sometimes when my hair gets greasy. I fix it with a S&C. What I found is that certain S&C bothers me and if I wash and my head itches immediately after, not to use that one anymore. A quick clarify with BS then acv rinse helps re-balance the scalp. Then, the next wash, try a different, more gentle and SLS/sulfate free and cone free S&C. If your scalp is sore because of it being dry, rub it with aloe or jojoba oil.
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A build up of excessive scalp oils can be inflammatory to the skin. Also, you can get a build-up of yeast on the scalp when you go too long without washing. Both could cause issues with scalp tenderness.