Overview
The person suffering from a dry scalp is plagued by itchiness and flakes of dry skin resembling dandruff. The dry, heated interior environment during the winter makes this condition worse. Using a dandruff shampoo to treat the flaky scalp can actually exacerbate the situation. Instead, those suffering from a dry, itchy scalp need to retain what moisture and oil content they still have, as well as adding moisture with products that nourish both the body and the scalp.
Step 1
Eat foods rich in omega essential fatty acids. You can find these “good fat” compounds in nuts, flaxseed, fatty fish such as salmon and kiwifruit. Make sure the cooking oil you use is a polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat like canola or olive oil. Start taking an omega-3 nutritional supplement. The oil begins to nourish your system—and scalp—from within.
Step 2
Shampoo less frequently. It’s not necessary to shampoo every day because this dries your scalp and hair out too much. Instead, shampoo every other day. Your skin benefits from the sebum or oil that accumulates on your scalp, according to the Health Guidance website.
Step 3
Buy a less-drying shampoo. Look for a shampoo that contains natural oils designed for dry scalp. You can find moisturizing shampoos that contain vitamin E, shea butter, olive oil or avocado oil.
Step 4
Squirt your hair with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water, mixed in proportions of one part vinegar to one part water. Put this mixture in a squirt bottle, cover your shoulders with a large towel and liberally spray the water-vinegar mixture onto your scalp. Work it in with your fingertips, then wrap the towel around your head. Leave the vinegar in for 30 minutes, then shampoo it out with your moisturizing shampoo. This is an effective remedy, according to the Dry Itchy Scalp Remedies website.
Step 5
Increase the moisture in your home, using a cool-mist humidifier. Adding additional moisture to your environment helps to keep your scalp moist, according to the Health Guidance website.
