Plenty of home treatment is available for treating dry scalp. To get positive result, you need to follow any one of the following home remedies patiently for 3-4 months.
1. Tea Tree Oil – Owing to its antifungal property, tea tree oil is highly effective for treating dry scalp. You can add few drops of this oil to your regular shampoo. After applying this mixture, leave the scalp for few minutes before rinsing. Other essential oils like eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil can also be used in the place of tea tree oil.
Alternatively you can combine few drops of tea tree oil with neem oil or lavender oil and massage it on your scalp before going to bed. Rinse it in the morning and repeat this process regularly.
2. Coconut Oil – This is indeed an ideal product for retaining the moisture of skin and hair. Coconut oil triggers blood flow to the hair follicles thus improving moisture content and is recommended for treating dry scalp. You can gently massage your hair with warm coconut oil and leave it overnight. Use your fingers for massaging this oil in circular motion for getting the best result. Rinse it in the morning with mild shampoo. Again a combination of coconut oil with other essential oils like castor oil or almond oil can be used.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar – Vinegar is essentially antibacterial agent and helps in retaining moisture thus reducing dryness of scalp. Prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water in equal amounts. Apply it on the scalp and massage it. Leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing with mild shampoo. Itchy feeling of the scalp and flakiness would reduce drastically after each usage of apple cider vinegar. If you think you can tolerate the strength of AC vinegar you need not even dilute it. Repeat this process twice a week for 3-4 months.
4. Witch Hazel – Itchiness caused by using strong hair coloring dye can be treated with witch hazel. Dry scalp can be effectively cured with witch hazel. Apply diluted solution of hazel oil on the scalp and let it sit for 10 minutes. Now rinse your hair with plain water or mild shampoo/conditioner.
5. Lemon – You can either use lemon juice on your scalp separately or combine with honey or coconut oil. Add few drops of honey with lemon juice and gently massage it on the scalp. Use mild shampoo before rinsing the hair thoroughly. Alternatively, you can try using fuller’s earth along with lemon juice extract on the scalp to retain moisture.
6. Mayonnaise – Add half a cup of mayonnaise to a bowl and using your fingers massage it over the scalp thoroughly. Leave it for at least 30 minutes before washing your hair. Mayonnaise gives excellent nourishment owing to the presence of eggs. You need to repeat this home remedy two times a week for getting quick result.
7. Honey – Honey is a natural anti-inflammatory product and helps in fighting dry scalp and controlling itchiness. Add few drops of honey in your palm and apply it gently on the scalp. Leave it for a while before washing. You can mix some olive oil with honey or use combination of coconut oil and honey. After rinsing off the scalp, use warm towel for covering your hair so that moisture can be retained fully.
8. Egg – Owing to its protein content, eggs are largely used as hair wash shampoo. Prepare a mixture of egg yolk and olive oil and apply it liberally on the wet scalp. Let it sit for 20 minutes. Now rinse the hair with warm water. Eggs can also be combined with olive oil or coconut oil and repeat this remedy twice a week.
9. Aloe Vera – Aloe vera is a good cleansing agent and can be used generously on your hair. Aloe Vera gel can be directly applied on the scalp and let it remain on your head for few minutes. Now rinse off the hair with lukewarm water. Alternatively, you can add few drops of coconut oil or lavender oil with this gel and follow the same method for treating dry scalp.
10. Avocado – Prepare a mixture of ripe avocado with olive oil and few drops of honey. Massage this mixture on your scalp and rinse it off after half-an-hour. This mixture contains essential vitamins and minerals required for hair growth and is effective in treating dry scalp.
11. Lemon With Grapes – Blend few grapes and extract the juice. Squeeze one full lemon to this mixture and add few drops of coconut oil. Massage it on your hair and wrap your scalp with hot towel so that the mixture gets fully absorbed. Repeat this simple remedy for 2-3 times a week.
12. Listerine – Listerine is well known formula for fighting off bacteria from your teeth. But it can be used for dry scalp and dandruff as well. Mix half a cup of Listerine with coconut oil or baby oil and gently massage it on the scalp. Wash it off after 15 minutes.
13. Dry Scalp Herbal Remedy
- Sage leaves or thyme can be used for treating dry scalp and dandruff. Add dried leaves to a cup of boiling water and allow it to boil for another 5 minutes. After it cools down to room temperature, you can apply this mixture on the scalp. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
- Alternatively, you can mix basil or henna leaves (dried) in equal portions and make a decoction and apply this mixture on the scalp. Before applying it on the scalp add few drops of coconut oil and massage it on the hair. Rinse it off after 30 minutes. You can make own shampoo by adding few pieces of comfrey leaves, calendula flowers and thyme leaves. Cover it with a lid after it comes to boil. Let it steep for a while and massage this solution on your hair liberally. Rinse it off with mild shampoo after few minutes.
- You can use stinging nettle, witch hazel, rosemary and thyme mixed in vinegar solution. Cover this solution in a jar and store in a dark place for at least 5 weeks. Strain the liquid and add few drops of coconut/olive oil and apply this paste liberally on the scalp. Rinse it off with lukewarm water after 20 minutes.
14. Oatmeal – Vitamin E content present in oats is very good for controlling itching and flaking hair. Make a paste of oatmeal powder and water and stir it well. Now apply this mixture on the scalp and allow it to sit for half an hour. Once it gets completely dried, rinse your hair with warm water.