A dry scalp can cause itching and lead to dandruff and hair loss. It can occur due to not drinking enough water, washing your hair daily or having allergic reactions to haircare products.
Coconut oil can help treat scalp dryness. Warm a tablespoon of coconut oil and apply it to your scalp, massaging gently. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes and rinse it off with a mild shampoo.
Apply fresh aloe vera gel directly to your scalp and leave it on for 20-30 minutes before washing it off with water. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe an itchy and dry scalp.
Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle. After shampooing, apply it to the scalp, massage, and rinse. This helps balance the pH in your scalp and prevents dryness.
Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil, apply it to your scalp and wash it off after 30 minutes. Its antifungal and antibiotic properties can help with scalp dryness.
The anti-inflammatory effects of olive oil can help you prevent a dry scalp by providing moisture. Warm a tablespoon of olive oil, apply and gently massage your scalp. Rinse it off after 30 minutes.
Jojoba oil can help you prevent a dry scalp by hydrating it. Gently massage some warm jojoba oil on your scalp and rinse it off after an hour.
We all know that both yoghurt and honey are high in moisturising properties. Mix equal parts of honey and yoghurt and apply it on your scalp. Wash it off after 30 minutes to prevent a dry scalp.
Bananas are rich in oils, potassium and vitamins that are beneficial to treating a dry scalp, preventing dandruff and improving hair health. Mash bananas, apply them to your scalp and wash them off after an hour.
Hibiscus flower is rich in Vitamins A and C. It is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps prevent dryness and provides nourishment to your hair. Apply a hibiscus flower powder hair mask on your scalp and rinse it off with water after keeping it for 30 minutes.
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