Perhaps you have already heard of this very embarrassing hair and scalp condition known as dandruff. With all that itching and scratching, you are sure to grab attention, and not just the white flakes that can be seen on your hair and on your shoulders.

You may already be aware that there are dozens of products that are made to specifically target this scalp problem. But before you delve into the various shampoos and chemicals used to control dandruff, here is some info about the physiological basis of this condition.

Did you know that you can save hundreds of dollars by using homemade recipes to take care of your hair? Not only that, but if you have a very sensitive scalp, you can benefit from the all natural ingredients that these homemade hair remedies contain. You won’t risk having adverse reactions such as allergies or irritations, since there are no allergens or chemicals present.

Also, homemade recipes for hair are so simple to do, and you can even do it several times a week to maintain the hair beauty and strength of your tresses.

Hair conditioner is said to have been around for more than 100 years. At a World Expo that was held in Paris, France in the 1900’s, a certain perfumer and entrepreneur named Ed Pinaud showcased a new product that was intended to make mustaches and beards soft and smooth. Later on, this formulation was developed and soon used on women hair.

What does conditioner do for hair? As mentioned before, it makes unmanageable hair softer, smoother, and easier to control. But what is the mechanism behind this effect of conditioner on your lovely tresses? Before you get into the mechanism of hair conditioner, first have a look at each hair strand up close.

Your hair possesses many properties. Factors such as color, appearance, texture, and healthiness of hair can be affected by these physiological properties. Here is a concept that you should try to understand when using products to treat and care for your hair. This is known as pH, which defines how acidic or how alkaline a substance is. pH is measured across various solutions in the body, such as on your blood, your stomach acids, and even the oils and sweat produced by your scalp. With this in mind, you can already surmise that pH can also affect the overall health of your hair.