The Hairstyle A Skin Doctor Says Leads To Dry, Flaky Scalp

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/69048858230000cb87be1fc1.jpg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="Plaited hair" data-caption="Plaited hair" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="Tamara Bellis via Unsplash" />Plaited hair</div><div class="content-list-component text"><p>Due to a combination of factors like cold air, central heating, and even woolly hats<a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/seasonal-dandruff-explained_uk_68e3ba58e4b003ca997cb551">, winter weather can trigger </a>an especially noticeable flare-up of dandruff.</p><p>And speaking to HuffPost UK, skin doctor and fo<span lang="EN-US">under of skincare line, </span><a href="https://www.skincarebydrv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span lang="EN-US">Dr Vanita Rattan</span></a><span lang="EN-US">,</span><span lang="EN-US"> said that how we wear our hair in this particularly drying season matters too. </span></p><p>In fact, she says, it’s one of many everyday mistakes – like skipping wash days, overusing dry shampoo, and heat-damaging your tresses – that can lead to the condition. </p><h2><strong>What’s the worst hairstyle for a dry, flaky scalp? </strong></h2><p>Bad news for fellow Ariana Grande-wannabe high ponytail lovers – “Constantly pulling your hair into tight ponytails, buns, and braids can put excessive tension on your scalp,” Dr Rattan told us. </p><p>That’s because “The mechanical stress can restrict proper blood flow and inflame the follicles, leading to soreness and irritation that may cause you to frequently itch your scalp”. </p><p>This itching can <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/dandruff-itchy-scalp" target=&