Being a beauty editor comes with its glamorous moments. From attending industry launch events to having access to new beauty products and getting to speak with hair, makeup and skin experts on the reg, there’s never a dull moment on the job. You would be forgiven for assuming that someone in this line of work would have zero hair or skin issues given that we have access to the best beauty products and pros in the biz. I, however, have a slightly un-glamorous confession: I’ve experienced scalp issues for most of my adult life.
I’ve never gotten to the root cause, but every now and then, my scalp kicks off with irritation, dandruff and a persistent itch. And when you wear a uniform of black on the regular like me, it’s quite mortifying to see little flakes gathering on your shoulders. It’s usually during times of stress, but sometimes, it flares for no apparent reason—a bit like the eczema flares I’m prone to.
