Is it true that if you have thick hair, dandruff is more common?

Question

I have really thick hair and I noticed that since its been colder outside I have flakes (slightly big) when i brush my hair. i was told that people with thick hair gets dandruff. is this true?

I have a normal scalp if that makes sense

Answer 1

I do not believe so, but it may be that you are not completely rinsing the shampoo or conditioner from your hair. that build up will cause flakes the look exactly like dandruff. try a tea tree or clarifying shampoo for a week or so and then go back to your normal shampoo and that may work. good luck!

Answer 2

Don't know aobut it scientifically, but I have mega thick hair and I rarely get dandruff. A lot of it depends on whether you have oily or dry skin since dandruff comes from the scalp flaking. I have oily hair as well and this is probably why I don't get dandruff. I'd suggest buying a dandruff shampoo first to help that problem and then after you use that buy shampoo for dry or damaged hair since it will give it vitamins needed for good scalp lubrication. :)

Answer 3

Yes, somewhat. The reason you get dry scalp is because you hair is so thick your scalp doesnt get much moisture to it. Shampoo your hair with a good dandruff shampoo like something with tea tree oil in it and make sure you wash it out completely some times thats another way you can get flakes also. hope this helps

Answer 4

I have very thick hair as well and alot of it and I have never had dandruff. I believe many times it might be the shampoo you are using that might be drying out your scalp.

Answer 5

i have super thick hair and i have to use generic head and shoulders everyday. i'm 45 and still get dandruff if i don't use the medicated shampoo. whether your hair is thick or not, if you have dandruff, you have to deal with it and find a shampoo that works for you.

Answer 6

no
not true