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Oxidation happens due to chemical reactions taking place all around you.

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A scalp that is under oxidative stress can be itchy, dry, and flaky, says Dr. Wilkerson.

However, its worth noting that noteveryonewill wind up with a flaking scalp by the time they hit 60.

There is a certain group of women who will experience symptoms more than others, says Dr. Wilkerson.

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Genetic susceptibility, habits, and practices tend to drive this response.

When this happens, it means your hair is already damaged before it even emerges from your scalp.

This, she says, can result in more poroushair strandsthat feel dry and brittle and are constantly frizzing.

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When you integrate that earlier care on the scalp, we do see evidence of better quality hair.

Its never too late to start to mitigate or avoid ongoing problems moving forward, says Dr. Wilkerson.

In other words, treat your scalp like your skin and youll be GTG.

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