According to Dr. Michelle Manuel, a dermatologist, having healthy hair means keeping the scalp healthy.
In an interview on DZMM's "Magandang Gabi Dok," Manuel compared the scalp to soil, noting that the plant's growth is directly related to the quality of the soil.
She also shared some tips on how to take care of one's hair.
* Do not abuse hair treatments (i.e. rebonding, perming)
According to Manuel, frequent hair treatments like rebonding, perming and coloring can cause severe damage to the hair.
"'Yung mga cosmetic that we put on our hair, nakaka-dry din kasi nasi-strip off 'yung oil," she said, adding that chemicals often used in salons can sometimes be too strong for the hair and scalp.
"Ang hair natin can take a lot of abuse. Medyo matibay ang buhok. Kaya lang, kung every day mo inaabuso, rurupok at rurupok din siya."
* Do not use shampoo every day
Shampooing can strip the scalp and the hair of natural oils.
"Ang advice is not to wash your hair every day. Ang pagsa-shampoo, every other day, that is, kung hindi naman masyado ikaw nasa labas nagta-trabaho, mga field work, hindi naman masyadong nadudumihan buhok mo, okay lang na every other day mo i-wash," Manuel said.
* Do not apply conditioner on the scalp
According to Manuel, applying hair conditioner on the scalp can cause hair fall.
"Don't condition every day and don't condition up to the roots because that will soften the roots and it will make the hair fall."
She also advised using conditioner only on the tips of the hair.
* Consult specialists before using any medicine for the scalp.
Different people have different hair and scalp quality, and using medicines may do more harm than good.
Manuel advised those who are interested in using medicines on their scalp to consult a doctor or hair specialist first before doing so.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
