Why does my scalp itch so much?

Why does my scalp itch so much

Since I started blogging, I get a lot of questions from people asking why one thing or the other is up with their hair/scalp. I find it very flattering that I get asked because it means some people think I know what I’m doing hehe. Thanks lol.
Anyway I plan to start addressing some of these questions or at least the most popular ones. My answers will be based on online researches and then some experience.. So let’s go..

Why does my scalp itch so much?
Personally I lucked out in this department as I don’t have dandruff and my scalp rarely itches but I know tons of people go through this so here’s some things you may want to consider:

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How to retain length with protective styles

imageProtective hairstyles are hairstyles that require low-manipulation and shield your hair from physical or environmental agitation. So basically, it is a hairstyle that can stay in place for a while without the need to re-style the hair, anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks (or months). A protective hairstyle should focus on protecting the ends of the hair, which is the oldest most fragile part of your hair.. Now it’s virtually impossible to eliminate all disturbances to the hair, but it is possible to limit them. What protective styling really does is limit these damages to our hair, and it gives our hair a ‘break’ and a chance to grow without disturbances. While many women can grow out their hair and retain length without doing much protective styling, it can be seen as another way to achieve this goal. But note that protective styles if not done right can cause damages to our hair..

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