Get Rid Of Dry Scalp Once And For All

I suffered for a long time with dry, itchy scalp that was embarrassing and uncomfortable. One friend with the same issue fussed that he hated dry scalp issues because there was no “once and for all” solution. “You always have to care for your hair and scalp once you have dry scalp,” he complained.

I, however, was not daunted by my struggle with dry scalp. I knew that once I did what I had to do for my hair and scalp that I would overcome that struggle.

 I want to share with you two ways to beat the dry scalp curse: the one I took and a different method which has worked for many people for years.

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Don’t forget your diet

My hair care regime combines diet, anti-dandruff shampoo and moisturiser. I discovered the root of my dry scalp issue; I neglected to wash and moisturise my hair regularly and ate a diet that did not contain enough Vitamin E and similar nutrients that are essential for healthy hair. What did I do? I washed my hair every two weeks with Head and Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo, and greased my scalp every two days. I also started including things like peanuts and green leafy vegetables in my diet. After about six months my dry scalp disappeared and I have maintained that status by regular washing, moisturising and including nutrients that are good for my hair, scalp and skin in my diet.

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Special blend

Another suggested method is the use of apple cider vinegar. Wash your hair regularly with a pH-balanced shampoo and rinse out completely. Then, spray your hair and scalp with a mixture of apple cider vinegar (2 parts), water (1 part) and a few drops of essential oils such as lavender and rosemary, massaging into the scalp. You can leave this in your hair or may choose to rinse it out if you don’t like the smell. The mixture works as the apple cider vinegar dissolves the dandruff and the essential oils soothe the itching. You can repeat this process until the dry scalp disappears. Once it is gone, maintain hair and scalp by washing and moisturising regularly and by a diet that includes Vitamins B and E.

Dry scalp is not an issue that can be solved in one magic treatment. However, whichever method you choose, you can maintain a healthy, less itchy scalp if you’re consistent.