Hair Heaven!

A few weeks ago, while getting my hair done, I found out that I have Seborrheic Dermatitis.  Finally, the itchy, dry, and flaky patches that I constantly smeared oil on had a name.

Apparently, I had been trying to go about solving the problem all wrong.  Oil overload doesn't help at all.  I was put on a routine to help knock up the problem, and I must say; so far, so good.  My hair is healthier than its been and growing faster than it has in a long time.

The Big 3.

I wash every 2-3 days with Selsun Blue.  I've been using the one with the built in scrubber beads.  After scrubbing, I let it sit on my head for about 5 minutes before rinsing.

I then apply a very thick, very moisturizing conditioner.  I have had my hair fried and dyed so many times, that it took some creative cutting to banish my split and over treated ends and leave me with any hair on my head to work with.
I have found that I love the results (and the scent) of Herbal Essences Hello Hydration.  I allow this to sit under a shower cap while I do the rest of my shower business (shave, wash face and body, etc).  I usually let it set for AT LEAST 10 minutes.

Finally...I put SheaMoisture leave-in conditioner in my hair.  I've been refraining from pulling out the flat iron.  I'm all about a "protective style", and usually just pin my hair up like this...

 

On those days when I want or need to be a little more sleek, I flat iron using this...

 

 

A few spritz of this leave in product on wet hair ( I use it alone and skip the SheaMoisture leave-in) works great.  I also add a small amount of Argan oil to my ends before I straighten.  In the past, I've used both coconut oil and jojoba oil, and while they are excellent, they were a bit to heavy for my hair. 

 

I have also been taking Biotin to help promote healthy hair growth.

 

 

I take the exact same brand and dosage.  I take one every other day.  I found that with such a high amount of biotin daily, I was having some pretty gross break outs.  I find the every other day plan is effective and I don't have a face full of zits.

-Jamie