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#3: Keep the PH of Your Hair Balanced

As mentioned above, the reason for your scalp sore may also lie in underwashing your hair. Thus, if you already have scalp tenderness, you can try to fix it by washing your hair more regularly (every two to three days).

This problem probably signals your oil glands are likely overstimulated, thus creating a greasy feeling in your scalp. But once you start keeping the pH of your hair balanced, your hair and scalp will get back to norm over time, making you forget this problem.

Washing Hair to Reduce Greasy Feelings and Scalp Pain

#4: Use Satin Hair Ties When Styling Your Hair

Grippy elastics can hurt your hair and cause scalp pain. So, if you feel the painful sensation only when wearing tight hairstyles, you are likely to reduce this pain simply by getting rid of such hair ties. Opt for satin scrunchies, which are easy to take off without pulling out hair.

#5: Wash Your Hair with Antibacterial Cleanser

If your doctor diagnosed your hair hurt from folliculitis (inflammation of your hair follicles), you could reduce it by using antibacterial cleansers or antibiotics. Wash the scalp with an antibacterial shampoo during some time to prevent yeast infection and dandruff that might lead to scalp pain.

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How to Prevent Hair Pain

If, for now, you don’t have any issues with your scalp, you still need to follow standard care routines and avoid things potentially leading to scalp tenderness. Here are some of these harmful habits:

• spending too much time under the sun without UV protection for hair and headwear;
• using hair-damaging chemicals and devices (dyes, irons, etc.);
• pulling hair that has been held in a tight hairstyle;
• intense stress;
• sharing hair ties and brushes;
• using dry shampoo too often.

To keep your hair healthy and avoid scalp pain, you can massage the head with fingertips in circular motions. This will improve blood circulation and prevent hair loss, leading to painful sensations with hair roots. Moreover, you can let your hair down more often, especially while sleeping. Try to sleep in a silk bonnet or on a silk pillowcase.