The Best Treatment for Dry Scalps and Dandruff
Dry scalps and dandruff-prone hair can ruin even the best hair days. The itch and discomfort combined with distracting flakes are enough to have you throw your hair up into a bun out of sheer desperation. A dry scalp lacks moisture, and should be handled as you would dry ends or dry skin. Treat an itchy scalp and dandruff flakes with a hot oil treatment and get back to enjoying your locks.
Comb through your choice of hot oil treatment to prevent itching and flaking from ruining your day. (Image: luckyraccoon/iStock/Getty Images)Step 1
Pour 1/2 cup of oil into a microwave-safe dish. Oils formulated for the hair, such as Argan oil, can be used or you can work with household options including olive or coconut oil.
Step 2
Place the dish of oil in the microwave on regular heat for 20 seconds; remove with caution.
Step 3
Brush your hair from roots to tips to remove any build-up from your scalp. Natural-bristle paddle brushes are best for detangling and redistributing oil.
Step 4
Use your fingertips to part your hair in the center, and brush your hair again on either side of the part to keep it in place.
Step 5
Pour the oil into a plastic applicator bottle. These are sold at most department or beauty-supply stores.
Step 6
Position the applicator bottle at the front of your part. Pour the oil onto your part, moving from front to back; repeat one time.
Step 7
Rub the oil into your scalp using your fingertips. Coat your entire head, concentrating on massaging particularly dry areas.
Step 8
Pull a shower cap over your hair, and allow the oil to sit for 30 minutes.
Step 9
Rinse your hair with warm water, and work a dime-size amount of sulfate-free shampoo into your scalp using your fingertips. Sulfate-free shampoos will not strip your hair of the moisture you just applied.
Step 10
Rinse your hair with warm water and condition the ends with an oil-based conditioner. Allow it to sit for 3 minutes and rinse completely.
Step 11
Gently squeeze the ends of your hair dry to avoid drying out your scalp.
Things You'll Need
1/2 cup oil
Microwave-safe bowl
Natural-bristle paddle brush
Plastic applicator bottle
Shower cap
Sulfate-free shampoo
Oil-based conditioner
Towel
