The last few months I have been bothered with a very tender scalp. It feels like the hair hurts but I know that is impossible. I thought I was brushing it with too stiff a ball tip brush but that doesn't seem to be it. I have always used Head and Shoulders but am trying different shampoos now and now using a creme rinse to see if that will help. It does feel better right after I wash it. I wear my hair just to my ears and do not use any clips or anything. Any ideas? Thanks.