DRY SCALP

TO NOURISH A DRY SCALP

"TO NOURISH A DRY SCALP, TAKE AN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID SUPPLEMENT LIKE FISH OIL."

I've decided to do a few articles on hair and scalp treatment.  We'll tackle these one at a time starting with 'Dry Scalp'.  The second article will be on 'Thinning Hair', the third article will be on 'Dandruff' and lastly we will have an article on an 'Oily Scalp'.

It's interesting how I came across these 'self-help' home remedies.  I was getting new tires put on my car at a Firestone and decided to wait in the TV room.  The 'Soap Opera' was getting old, fast, so I decided to grab a magazine to read.  As I was looking through all of the boring car mags and children's books a particular magazine immediately caught me eye.

OH, YES!  THE LOVELY AND GRACIOUS INGRID HOFFMANN OF THE FOOD NETWORK!  SHE WAS ON THE FRONT COVER OF 'NATURAL HEALTH'!!!

I love to cook, I love the Food Network, I love her recipes and watching her cook and ........  well ............ I guess I kind of like her too but don't tell anyone!!!  Anyway, after reading that article I came across another.  It was called 'Healthy Hair Secrets'.  It was written by Carol Straley and and looked quite interesting.  Here's what she said.

BEAUTIFUL HAIR IS POSSIBLE.

"You may not believe that when your head itches too often, you regularly find flakes on your shoulders or your hair is dull and thinning, but it's true.  The secret is to start with your scalp - if it's healthy your hair will be, too".

"Since the scalp is often overlooked, most of of us don't know how to care for it.  To help, this guide was created for every hair type (dry, thinning, flaky and oily).  Once you determine your problem, follow the tips provided and try these effective home remedies - and enjoy healthier, silkier hair".

DRY SCALP

PROBLEM:  Dry, moisture-sapped skin surrounding the hair folicles.

SYMPTOMS:  Tight feeling or itchy scalp when the humidity drops; small flakes of dry skin that land on the shoulders.

MASSAGE RX:  Mix 10 drops of a moisturizing pure essential oil such as lavender or sandlewood with 1 ounce of sweet almond or jojoba oil.  For sensitive scalps, use straight jojoba oil, says Marc Zollicoffer, Aveda global spa educator.  Massage for 5 minutes before showering.

DIY EXFOLIATING RECIPE:  Try one of these recipes from Mario Russo, owner of Salon Mario Russoin Boston Mass. and Stowe, Vermont.

FOR NORMAL TO COARSE HAIR: 

1. After shampooing, massage 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the scalp and onto you hair from roots to ends.

2. Wrap head with plastic wrap or a damp towel, heated in the microwave, to trap the oil and let it soak in.  Wait at least 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the length of your hair.

3. Rinse out thoroughly and follow with conditioner.

4. Repeat once a week if hair is coarse; once a month is sufficient for normal hair.

FOR FINE HAIR:

1. Heat ½ cup of apple cider vinegar.

2. Let it cool a bit but while it's still warm, gently massage it into your scalp.  The acid in apple cider vinegar helps restore the scalp's PH balance.

3. Cover your head with a towel or shower cap.

4. After 30 to 40 minutes, rinse with plain water.

USE NATURAL AND ORGANIC HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

It is my opinion and recommendation that you should use natural and organic hair care products at any time but most definitely when you are trying to clean out hair folicles and rebalance your scalp's PH.  Regular shampoo can strip hair and will remove coloring or highlights (if you use any) and mediocre conditioner is like massaging parafin wax into your hair folicles.


Also, you may want to hydrate your hair and scalp with a natural treatment product once a week.  I will be looking into some of these products and may even have a suggestion.  However, just ask when you are at the store if you aren't sure. 


Purchase these products where LOTS of natural products are carried because they will most likely have a knowledgeable person there that is actually into this kind of stuff.  That's what you're looking for.  People that use these kinds of products and know all about them or can easily find an answer for you.

Well, there they are, home remedies for a dry scalp and natural to boot.  Have fun and we'll see you next time with some natural home remedies for thinning hair and remember;

BEAUTIFUL HAIR IS POSSIBLE!!!

Adam