Imagine wearing your favourite black t-shirt and doing a light itch. The next thing you see is your shoulders are covered with snowflakes! Oh, wait, those are the flakes from your dry scalp. Yeah, not a cute look. Hair quality to growth patterns, your scalp is an integral part of hair health. And whenever your feel your hair isn’t feeling as amazing, you need to look at the scalp for answers. One of the major scalp issues that plagues many is dryness. If you have been experiencing some itching lately or tight scalp skin and possibly some flaking, then you most likely have a dry scalp. While dealing with this condition can be a hassle, you can try treating it at home using products specifically made for this condition.
What Are The Causes Of Dry Scalp?
Dry scalp can be caused due to many reasons. And you’re not alone if you have one, it’s pretty common. Some of it can be due to environmental factors like weather changes, your lifestyle or certain skin conditions that also influence your scalp. If you have naturally dry skin on your body, you might also have a dry scalp. Habits like washing your hair daily or using products loaded with chemicals like SLS can cause dry scalp as they are harsh on the skin. Factors like hormonal imbalances, skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and health conditions like diabetes can also cause a dry scalp. If you dye your hair dry scalp might be may be a reaction to the chemical PPD in the hair dye. Certain medications for blood pressure and cholesterol drugs when taken for a long term can also be a contributing factor to your dry scalp issue.
We’ve put together some tried and tested at-home treatments for a dry scalp. However, if the condition is severe, we recommend seeing a doctor.
1. Colorbar – Earth C7 Argan Oil
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Colorbar’s Earth C7 Argan Oil is a blend of argan oil, jojoba oil, tulsi extract oil, and wheat germ oil, known as ‘Liquid Gold’. It is a centuries-old Moroccan secret. The formula is fast-absorbing and heals the skin on your scalp, giving you a rejuvenating experience. It is free from parabens, sulphates or silicones. The multi-purpose oil can be used for your skin and nails too. It is great for the colour-damaged scalp as the vitamin E present in the formulation works as a humectant and emollient to soften your scalp.
2. Earth Rhythm Hydrating Moisture Lock Scalp Complex
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ResistHyal™ is a new hair care ingredient in this serum that contains a specific ratio of hyaluronic acids dissolved in a mix of water and lactic acid. It seeps into the skin and hydrates your scalp while nourishing your hair follicles and promoting hair growth. ResistHyal™ also helps avoid pollution particle adhesion.
3. Juicy Chemistry Sacha Inchi, Lemon & Peppermint Organic Hair Serum
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Tea tree and lemons are known for their anti-fungal properties that fight scalp infections at their core. Peppermint is antimicrobial and helps relieve dryness and itching. The formula has a refreshing fragrance and is lightweight, which won’t make your scalp feel icky. The product is cruelty-free and 100% vegan with no hidden ingredients. It is also ideal to get rid of dandruff due to tea tree’s moisturising and anti-bacterial effects.
4. Indalo – Banana Hibiscus Shampoo
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This natural chemical-free banana shampoo is made with all-natural ingredients and is entirely paraben-free and sulphate free. Ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, banana, and hibiscus pamper your scalp and minimise the flakes. The rich, creamy formulation smells like a dream, helps to add bounce to the dull and dry hair and controls breakage.
5. Just Herbs – Shirolepam Hair & Scalp Treatment Mask
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Your scalp needs equal attention as your hair, and this Ayurvedic mask does just that. Enriched with amla, bhringraj and shankhpushpi, it moisturises your scalp. It restores the pH balance giving you a happy, healthy scalp. The mask is free of petrochemicals, parabens and SLS/SLES. It will also promote hair growth as amla makes your hair follicles strong and healthy.
6. Moroccanoil – Dry Scalp Treatment
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Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment instantly relieves irritation, dryness, and itchiness from a dry scalp. The lightweight formula is infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil, lavender and geranium essential oils to nourish and soothe dry skin. It restores scalp imbalances and moisturises the scalp while revitalising the hair. You can also pump up dry hair with this product as vitamin E and fatty acids will add shine and nourish it.
7. The Switch Fix – Magic Shrooms Shampoo Bar
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This unique shampoo bar is made with King Trumpets (not anything to do with royalty) that are rich in vitamin B6 and niacin, which improves scalp barrier function to lock in hydration. Niacin will also help increase blood circulation, bringing oxygen to the follicles. Additionally, baobab protein shields the scalp from UV damage. Moisturise your scalp while de-stressing the hair cells for healthy hair growth.
