Some effective methods include using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, applying scalp treatments, massaging your scalp to promote blood flow, and applying natural oils. The final word: happy scalp, happy hair.
Jojoba Oil or Argan Oil: These oils are great for moisturizing and balancing the scalp without clogging pores. Apply a few drops directly to your scalp and massage it in. You can leave it on without washing if it's a small amount, or rinse it out if needed.
🙋🏻♀️ Oily-headed here too. Sometimes oily hair is actually a symptom of a dry scalp. Your scalp skin essentially is stressed out from being dehydrated and overproduces oil to compensate.
While washing too much can dry out your scalp, doing it too little can also have the same effect. If you shampoo too infrequently, your hair products can build up on your scalp, clogging pores and stopping the sebum from reaching the surface. For most people, a good shampooing frequency is once every 3 to 5 days.
Heat treatment through blow-dryers and straighteners can increase the temperature on your scalp and dry it out. Hormonal changes, including during moments of stress, can disrupt your oil production. Colouring your hair or certain chemical treatments can dehydrate your scalp.
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.
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.
OUAI Hydrating Scalp Serum
If you have fine hair and want to avoid greasy-looking strands, reach for OUAI's scalp serum. "It's lightweight and doesn't make your hair greasy because it has glycerin and hyaluronic acid for moisture delivery," says Dr. Mian.
It can happen because: Your scalp is overworked due to changes in weather, over-styling or even simple genetics, which may make it itchy and flaky. In response, your sebaceous glands could be pumping out too much sebum to try and 'fix' the problem – cue oily hair and roots that are still dry and dehydrated.
Apply a small amount of melted coconut oil directly onto your scalp and massage it there. Let it sit for 10 minutes before washing your hair as you normally would. Sometimes, making the oil warm also helps to increase blood circulation in your scalp thus preventing the flaking of the skin.
If your suspected dry scalp is actually dandruff, your doctor or dermatologist may recommend using one of the following kinds of medicated shampoo: Pyrithione zinc shampoos — Contains the agent zinc pyrithione, an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Salicylic acid shampoos — Helps with healing scales on the scalp.
Fight Dry Hair and Scalp
Natural oils can be washed away with water when shampooing. Supplement your scalp's oils with Vaseline® Hair Tonic to help condition hair and fight dry hair and scalp. Regular use keeps your hair well groomed all day.
Washing your hair with just water is the process of leaving out shampoo and conditioner when cleaning up your mane. Those with a dry scalp or who easily become irritable to several products often find relief by skipping out on shampoo and conditioner every now and then.
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil can moisturize the scalp, while its antifungal and antibacterial properties can reduce the risk of infection. Apply a small amount of melted coconut oil directly to your scalp and massage it into the skin. Let sit for 10 minutes, and then wash your hair as usual.
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.
If conditioning your locks is more your goal, go for argan, lavender, jojoba, coconut, or chamomile. To strengthen your hair, geranium oil is your best bet. And for scalp soothing, chamomile and almond oil are the best.