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Besides embarrassing white flakes and scaly dandruff, dry scalp can be annoyingly itchy and uncomfortable. Find out what is the best treatment for dry scalp by reading the tips below.
Rinse with Vinegar. After washing your hair normally, rinse your scalp with vinegar. Vinegar is a natural antibacterial antiseptic and actively removes dry skin and scales from your scalp and unclogs hair follicles which can stop dandruff. Rinse with a mixture of diluted vinegar by mixing 1 tablespoon vinegar to every 1 cup of water.
Massage in Olive Oil. By reintroducing natural oil to your scalp by using olive oil you essential rehydrate the dry skin and eliminate dry scalp. Massage 100% pure, organic olive oil into your scalp with your fingertips for 10 minutes. Massaging your head also helps to increase blood circulation in your scalp and release built up toxins, triggering your scalp to release its own natural oils. Make sure to rinse with water after massing with olive oil rather than with hot water, since hot water dehydrates your skin and can worsen dry scalp.
Change your Diet. Dry scalp can be caused by deficiencies in vitamins B, C and E. Take a daily multivitamin that provides your body with these essential nutrients if you fear you are not getting them in your daily diet.
Stop doing Harmful Activities to your Scalp. While dry scalp can be caused by uncontrollable factors such as changes in weather, hormones and stress, there are other possible causes for dry scalp that you can control.
- Wash your hair less frequently. Washing your hair too frequently can strip your scalp of natural oils and cause dry scalp. Skip a day or two between washing your hair to allow your scalp’s natural oils to nourish your skin. You can still wash your body every day; simply slip a shower cap over your hair to stave off dry scalp.
- Change hair products. Sometimes an allergy to certain hair produces can cause dry scalp. Try changing hair product brands and the type of ingredients that you use on your scalp.
- Dry your hair with cold air. Dry scalp can be caused by consistently using a hair dryer. You don’t need to forgo your hair style, simply switch the hair dryer to blow cool air and your dry scalp should improve.
Investigate the Possibility of Psoriasis. If you try the above tips and still experience dry scalp you may have a skin condition called psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriasis include red patches of skin, scaly flakes, itchiness, burning, possible bleeding and dry and cracked skin. If you think you might have psoriasis you should see a doctor for diagnosis. While no cures exist for psoriasis, the symptoms can be treated with ultraviolet light therapy, medicated shampoos, creams and ointments.
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