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In October, as the air gets colder in the mornings and evenings, concerns such as “my scalp feels tight and itchy” and “dandruff is noticeable” increase. Autumn scalp drynessThis is not only due to the season but is also closely linked to daily lifestyle habits. Jang Yoon-hee, Director of the K-Beauty scalp care brand Lydia 153 (and President of the Korea Beauty Association), has compiled four key points for checking lifestyle habits that she frequently shares during seasonal scalp consultations.

Why should you start by looking at your lifestyle habits for autumn scalp dryness?

In autumn, humidity drops and daily temperature fluctuations widen, coinciding with the start of indoor heating. In such an environment, the scalp can easily lose moisture. However, just because the scalp feels dry does not mean there is no sebum. Director Jang Yoon-hee points out that many people have “scalps with both dryness and sebum,” and advises examining the way you wash, dry, and rest your scalp first, rather than applying more products.

Director Jang Yoon-hee’s 4 Tips for Autumn Scalp Care

1. Reduce 'excessive washing' the drier it is. When you see dead skin cells, you may be tempted to wash your hair more often and more vigorously, but hot water and strong scrubbing can make your scalp drier. The basic routine is to wash gently with your fingertips using lukewarm water once a day in the evening and rinse thoroughly.

2. Even in dry seasons, dry your scalp completely. It is easy to think that air drying is fine since the weather is dry, but moisture and sebum remaining at the roots of the scalp can create an environment favorable for the Malassezia fungi naturally present on the scalp. Since the activity of Malassezia is frequently associated with scalp discomfort such as dandruff and itching, please dry your hair completely starting from the scalp using lukewarm air from a hair dryer.

3. Even if it looks dry, oxidized sebum requires management. It is frequently mentioned that scalp sebum can oxidize upon contact with air over time, and that prolonged retention of oxidized sebum (such as squalene peroxide) can burden the scalp's condition. Even in autumn, when the skin may appear dry on the surface, the habit of clearing away the sebum accumulated throughout the day before going to sleep can be helpful.

4. Maintain a sleep rhythm to ensure your scalp has time to recover. Our bodies take time to recover during sleep according to our biological rhythms. Especially during seasons when sleep schedules are prone to erratic patterns due to daily temperature fluctuations and late-night schedules, establishing a habit of going to bed at a regular time can be beneficial for scalp health.

Small habits build scalp health during the changing seasons

All four are lifestyle habits that you can start practicing today without any special tools. However, if symptoms such as severe itching, oozing, redness, thick flaking, or hair loss persist, we recommend that you consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis rather than relying solely on your lifestyle habits.

Mrs. Lauren, together with Lydia 153, has established official YouTube, KakaoTalk, and Instagram channels from scratch, and plans content that easily conveys seasonal scalp health care and lifestyle habits, such as 'Director Jang Yoon-hee's Scalp Consultation,' while also managing communication with followers.

📷 Director Jang Yoon-hee's scalp health stories are on Instagram @jangyoonhee.lydia153You can find more on the YouTube channel 'Director Jang Yoon-hee's Scalp Consultation Center'.