Due to a combination of factors like cold air, central heating, and even woolly hats , winter weather can trigger an especially noticeable flare-up of dandruff.

And speaking to HuffPost UK, skin doctor and fo under of skincare line, Dr Vanita Rattan , said that how we wear our hair in this particularly drying season matters too.

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.

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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.

That’s because “The mechanical stress

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