BEAUTY TIP: DO YOU SUFFER FROM A DRY, ITCHY SCALP?
Updated: Dec 29, 2020
Hi Babes! I am here to talk about what has worked for me this winter when it comes to a dry, itchy scalp. I have always had dry skin, but have noticed it more recently ever since putting in my hair extensions. After extensive research, here is what I have learned:
- If you have hair extensions, naturally they can block moisture causing your scalp to feel suffocated. This alone can cause severe itchiness & dandruff.
- Treat your hair extensions like your normal hair. Make sure to shampoo at the roots of your hair & wash it out thoroughly. If you don't, it causes build up on your scalp which results in itchiness & irritation.
- Use a HAIR MASK! If you have hair extensions, you will want to use the hair mask AFTER you remove them to give your scalp a breather and restore the moisture. If you don't have extensions - by all means - DO A HAIR MASK ONE TO TWO TIMES A MONTH. It will be a game changer. I have linked below some favorites I have used in the past that have helped me!
- APPLE CIDER VINEGAR w/ warm water. Although I CANNOT STAND the smell of Apple Cider Vinegar, this has helped me the most with & without extensions!
According to Healthline.com:
Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial , anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties. It can help reduce itching caused by dry skin. Try diluting apple cider vinegar in warm water and using it as a rinse after shampooing to alleviate dandruff and an itchy scalp.
- TPH by TARAJI Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash - 8 fl oz
I am currently using this product once a week & I am finding it a huge help. It is an over-the-counter product that can be bought at Target. Linked below!
Master Cleanse is our secret sauce, finally perfected and ready for you! This tingling, refreshing, and rebalancing formula helps dissolve scalp build-up providing a clean, balanced environment for healthier, natural hair. Whether you're wearing protective styles (like weaves & braids) or going au naturel, our exclusive tri-touch applicator deep dives to the areas you can't get to with just your fingertips - targeted application right where you need it most. Use Mint Condition scalp conditioner after to replenish moisture. To use, twist cap to the right to open. Use the tri-touch applicator to target scalp areas and gently squeeze to dispense product. Twist to the left to close and empty any remaining product onto scalp. Massage in to scalp and roots, rinse thoroughly. Infused with Witch Hazel Water, Eucalyptus Oil, and Tea Tree oil
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I would love to hear if you suffer from this and what has helped you!
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