A dry scalp is one of those things that you may not take seriously. But if you want to have healthy hair, you should pay attention to your scalp health. You may not notice that your scalp has got dry until it shows itself at your hairline. It can be challenging to treat a dry scalp, but if you know how to do it, it’s going to be a lot easier. I will show you the causes and reasons behind your dry scalp in this post.
Be careful with your facial cleanser
This may sound weird, but it can be the case for you. If you use a facial cleanser, it might touch your hairline while cleansing. And you may also leave some of it on your hairline which may cause hairline dry scalp. This is especially more damaging if your facial cleanser contains lots of damaging ingredients. So be careful next time you are using a facial cleanser, and rinse it completely from your face.
Don’t wash too often to avoid dry scalp
One of the reasons behind this problem is washing too often. This can remove natural oil from your hair and scalp, making them dry. The washing frequency depends on your hair type. I can’t suggest just a timeline for all hair types, but you can get more information in Hair Type – Every Thing About It about hair types.
Do you moisturize enough?
Just using oil is not going to save your scalp. The best thing that you can do is the LOC method. Just simply apply your favorite styling and moisturizing product first. Then, use oil to lock in the moisture, and finally, apply a cream that can prevent moisture loss even more. Remember that you shouldn’t only apply to the ends. Pay attention to your scalp, too, when using products. Check LOC And LCO For Curly Hair to get more information about this method.
Your new product may have caused the problem
It’s really important that you choose a product that is suitable for your hair type. If there are some ingredients in the product that is not friendly to your hair, it can cause damage and reactions. Always check the ingredients and gather enough information about them. And always wash out the shampoo completely out of your hair before applying any conditioning product. For this issue, I suggest reading Harmful Ingredients Of Hair Care products.
Weather changes can cause dry scalp
Humidity drop in winter can dry out your scalp. This can also affect your hair. That’s why showering and heat are something that you should be careful about. Don’t use hot water when taking a shower, and don’t stay underwater for more than 5 or 10 minutes. Using heat tools on high heat settings can cause damage and dry too. If you take care of your hair and scalp properly, you can protect natural oils that are on the scalp.
How to treat dry scalp?
Scalp Exfoliation
This can be done after your cleansing routine. To do this, mix 1/4th cup Himalayan salt, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, honey, and 5 drops of peppermint oil. Apply on the scalp when hair is damp. Gently massage and leave for not more than 10 minutes. Wash as usual. This process can remove any build-up, and also moisturize your scalp and hair. Check Scalp Exfoliation – Facts You Should Know to gain more khowledge about scalp exfoloation.
Oil treatment
If you haven’t considered using an oil treatment, this is the time that you think about it again. First, you should go through your cleansing and conditioning routine. Next, use an oil treatment like Blueberry & Mint Scalp Treatment which can also improve your hair growth.
Blueberry & Mint Scalp Treatment
If you use other methods to treat your dry scalp or have any extra tips, you can share them with others in the comments.
