Gently massage the scalp oil in a circular motion with your fingertips, or use a silicone scalp massager. “The massage helps stimulate blood circulation, which can aid in better absorption of the oil and promote a healthier scalp,” Berkovitz says.
Coconut oil is a mainstay in the natural hair world and is useful for many things, including soothing irritated scalps. This oil is very hydrating and might be beneficial if your scalp is dry.
Exfoliating your scalp can also help remove buildup and promote healthier hair. Scalp massage is a simple and effective way to encourage circulation and loosen buildup. Rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar can also help remove buildup and restore your scalp's pH balance.
One common concern is how to moisturize the scalp without making hair greasy. Here's how: Use Lightweight Products: Choose lightweight, non-greasy moisturizing products such as shower oils and vegan shampoos and conditioners. Apply Products Correctly: Focus on applying moisturizers to your scalp rather than your hair.
Hormonal changes, including during moments of stress, can disrupt your oil production. Colouring your hair or certain chemical treatments can dehydrate your scalp. Having a poor diet with inadequate nutrients can also contribute to your dry scalp.
First, blend eight each drops of cedarwood and rosemary essential oils along with six drops of tea tree in a glass container. Then add a teaspoon of local raw honey and four ounces of solid carrier oil, like olive, almond or coconut oil. This DIY dry scalp remedy makes two to three applications.
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Tea tree oil-
This essential oil has strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it the best oil for dry scalp and dandruff. This can soothe your scalp and increase the moisture levels, closing up the cuticle layer and preventing excessive drying.
Some hair care products can dry and irritate the scalp by stripping the natural oils from your skin. Weather can also dry your scalp in low humidity and cold climates. When you have dry skin on your scalp, you'll typically experience itchiness and flakes of skin, according to Dr. Hooper.
Home remedies like apple cider vinegar rinses, lemongrass oil, and colloidal oatmeal can help relieve itching and dryness. Home remedies for a dry, itchy scalp work best when paired with scalp medications that treat the root cause of dryness.
Head and Shoulders Daily Moisture Scalp Cream
This lightweight, quick-absorbing formula is one of our favorite natural hair products. It's suitable for protective styles like twists and locs, or relaxed hair. Apply it all over your scalp to seal in moisture and prevent flakes and itchiness.
However, there are dedicated scalp conditioners out there, formulated to hydrate both the scalp and hair (without leaving the latter feeling weighed down or greasy). Dr. Benham says using one of these every time you wash your hair is the easiest way to moisturize your scalp and effortless part of your regular routine.
Apply a Hair Oil or Serum
If dandruff isn't your main issue, "there are scalp serums, lotions, and oils that can moisturize the scalp just like you would moisturize other skin areas," says Dr. Rubin. Replenish the scalp's moisture directly with an oil or a serum specifically intended for the scalp and hair.
Hair oil can be applied to both damp and dry hair. They both achieve slightly different goals, and the results will vary by hair owner. Generally, oiling damp hair can be done as a more deeply penetrative treatment, while oiling dry hair focuses on polishing frizzy ends and finishing styles.
Our top pick is Briogeo, a clarifying shampoo and scalp-scrub combo treatment that our testers said banished itchy symptoms and flakes for days on end.