Diluted in water, this treatment has always been tried and true for me. After washing and conditioning my hair, I use the mixture (about 1/4 cup to 2 cups of water) as a final rinse. It results to a soothed scalp and shiny hair with no lingering scent. I used to do this once a week in the winter especially and had no scalp issues for the entire season.
I consider myself a veteran user of this. I actually make a clay mask once a week for my combination skin type, and I've blogged before how awesome it is for hair. I definitely have focused on my scalp when applying the clay to my hair and it really helps - I actually use apple cider vinegar and raw honey in my mixture which leaves my scalp and hair feeling and looking great!
This oil is magic in a bottle for me. I used to have severe eczema flair-ups when I was younger and my diluted tea tree oil was applied to my skin to clear it up. You really only need a little bit of this stuff because using too much can cause irritation. When I wore my hair straight or wanted a style to last a while but my scalp was itching, I would take a cotton swap with a diluted tea tree oil mixture and dab it on my scalp to cool it off and stop the flaking.
What are you some of your tried-and-true dry scalp treatments?
I have to consider these- I've yet to do an acv rinse. I am finding that shampoo isn't enough to combat dry itchy scalp. I haven't used my tea tea oil in a while. Thanks for the post! I will add acv to my routine. After wearing a twist out for a week my scalp is ready for relief! I use shea moisture smoothie for my twist out and even though I don't see flakes or build-up my scalp let's me know it is time for pampering. I'm going to add a drop or tow of tea tree oil to my oil mix (CO and EVOO). Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteGlad this could help Ang! Let us know how the acv rinse goes, it works wonders for me
DeleteACV rinses are awesome. I've also found the Shea Moisture Purification Masque to be great too.
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