bobbyF Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 OK so heres my problem... I take a shower every morning and wash my hair thorougly. However, by about lunchtime at school my hair starts smelling pretty bad. You can notice it from like 2 feet away. This has been going on for about a few months now, and is kind of a turn-off I would imagine. I suppose its oil in my hair from puberty and all and itll go away in a few years but i really dont want to wait that long. Ive tried several champu's, and none of them do the job. Does anyone know of a champu or hairspray or something that will stay in my hair and prevent the smell? I've tried putting axe in my hair, which works ok, but then people ask why im wearing so much axe. Mebbe something like an alcohol- hairspray that'll de-smellify my hair, but isnt scented, that i can use it like in the bathroom during lunch? Specific names or links would be great. Thanks! Link to comment
DN Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 have you tried Selsun Blue. It's a dandruff shampoo. Hair is inert so it has to be something in your scalp. If that doesn't work see a dermatologist, there is probably something he/she can prescribe to deal with it. Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 ya i meant to say scalp... my bad Anyway ill ask my mom to buy me some of that mebbe. I guess I could as my dermatologist, but that would sure be embarrassing anyway, thanks for the advice. Other advice? Link to comment
DN Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 don't be embarrassed, they have dealt with far worse stuff than that. Link to comment
PrincessLinzay Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Do you play sports at school? Is it possibly sweat causing the odor? I think if it's smelling that bad (as in smelling it from 2 feet away), you should really ask your doctor about it. What is the smell like exactly? Is it a body odor-like smell, or does it smell like some chemical? These are questions I would think about, and take them to the doctor with you. Have a clear explanation of exactly what's happening. It could be some kind of medical issue. As far as shampoos and such, you could try Neutrogena's T-Gel. It's also a dandruff shampoo, which gives a tingle factor and extracts which moisten the scalp. It's a medicated shampoo which was really popular when I was working at a pharmacy (does not require prescription). I would imagine it works since so many people were using it. I've provided a link: link removed In any case, good luck. Link to comment
lostlove Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 i'm not an expert or anything on this, but here's my suggestion. use a shampoo that is not something like volumizing or extra shine or anything like that. i would reccomend head and shoulders, the classic clean kind. make sure you wash it out VERY thoroughly. do not use conditioner, because that will probably make your hair more oily. try blowdrying your hair afterwards; even if it doesn't help with this issue, it will make your hair look a lot shinier and healthier. good luck! Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 no its not a medical problem, and doesnt smell like chemicals. Thanks for the link ill try it out. . Its not sweat either. I thikn its just the oils from puberty and all that. Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 ya i try not to use conditioner. And it doesnt smell right away. Just afte like 3 or 4 hours after showering Link to comment
PrincessLinzay Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I guess Im thinking medical problem because I've never heard of this being a puberty problem. I have two older brothers and many male friends and I've never heard or smelled it. If the problem persists after you try some other shampoos, I would still go to the doctor. Hair shouldn't smell that bad 3-4 hours after a shower. Good Luck! Link to comment
PrincessLinzay Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I guess Im thinking medical problem because I've never heard of this being a puberty problem. I have two older brothers and many male friends and I've never heard or smelled it. If the problem persists after you try some other shampoos, I would still go to the doctor. Hair shouldn't smell that bad 3-4 hours after a shower. Good Luck! Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 some people get pimples from oily skin, i guess i just have oily hair... anyway anyone have any more ideas? Link to comment
annie24 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 hmmm... that's hard. Maybe you're overwashing your hair which is causing your scalp to overcompensate by producing too much oil! My face breaks out during the winter because it's so dry outside, and my skin is overcompensating. Do you have long hair? Is that why you think your hair smells? Ask your mom or dad if they think your hair smells. You may want to use a tiny bit of conditioner just to moisturize. Link to comment
bull Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 maybe you should get a buzz. (if you dont have much hair then maybe the odor will stop) Thats what i have. Link to comment
Emotional Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hey you can try asjing ur hair cutting person for a good smellin shampoo....Do u wear a lootttta of GeL? Link to comment
nexus532 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 maybe you just a smelly kid, shave everything Link to comment
youngin Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 hmmm.... i dunno what if you wear a hat or something? Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 maybe you just a smelly kid, shave everything ooo ouch. Seriously though no im not really. at least not until recently. And ill set my hair on fire before i cut it off..... I doubt cutting it would even help too much anyway. Link to comment
Starkitty Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Do you have dry flaky skin on your scalp? Maybe if you've caught a pimple or skin on your head some how the skin could be infected and smell. Or overwashing your hair could have caused a build up of products on your scalp and irritated it. Link to comment
bobbyF Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Or overwashing your hair could have caused a build up of products on your scalp and irritated it. So maybe if I tried rinsing my hair more thorougly after i washed it it could help? Link to comment
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