Beauty

[Shanus]

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@MamaWick wrote:

Has anyone ever used coconut oil for dry scalp?  Hairdresser suggested that (or even extra virgin olive oil), saying she could sell me expensive product from the shop,  but recommended I try this.  

I don't have flakes, just dry skin.  She said slather it on, leave for 15-30 minutes, then wash. 

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@MamaWick   Good morning. I tried oil on my scalp once and it was too difficult to wash out. I do a weekly or twice weekly hair deep conditioning treatment (Shea Moisture from drugstore) and of course it goes on my scalp, too. 

[LindaSal]

Your best bet is some kind of oil.  People shy away from them but I find that oils are very beneficial for the skin and scalp.

While I have used Beekman goatmilk oil and like it I've recently tried the Skinn oil with manuka honey. (HSN)  This one is a game changer for me.  I've never had a dry skin issue until the last couple of winters and I will say this stuff really works!   I do rub some into my scalp at night and mix with my moisturizer after showers.  Manuka honey has amazing health benefits.  @MamaWick 

[SandGirl]

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@Tupe wrote:

Believe it or not, my dermatologist told me to use Head and Shoulders condtioner. He said it is the most moisturizing  conditioner on the market. I assume he meant grocery and drug stores, not salon. He, as well as my hair stylist both said never use tee tree oil since it is very drying. 

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@Tupe   Yes it works very well, there is a reason its still on the market. My father is almost 80 and has ALWAYS used it. He still has a very, very full head of beautiful hair!

[MamaWick]

Thanks everyone for your experiences and tips. 

[Nightowlz]

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@MamaWick wrote:

Has anyone ever used coconut oil for dry scalp?  Hairdresser suggested that (or even extra virgin olive oil), saying she could sell me expensive product from the shop,  but recommended I try this.  

I don't have flakes, just dry skin.  She said slather it on, leave for 15-30 minutes, then wash. 

@MamaWick 

I bought Derma E Scalp Relief shampoo, conditioner & scalp treatment serum from iHerb. I tried the shampoo alone first but it didn't help. After adding the conditioner & scalp serum it does work. 

I have been using Olaplex but use the Derma E when my scalp is dry. It's a pain using the Derma E on my scalp & use the Olaplex on the rest of my hair. That's what I just did. 

I like it says to use this conditioner on your scalp. It made my scalp feel so much better. 

It's 20% off at iHerb right now. The 3 piece set is about $26 with the 20% off. Free shipping on $30.

If you buy it you might want different bottles to put it in. The bottles are not made for shampoo & conditioner. They are hard. I cannot squeeze the bottles. I put them upside down on other bottles overnight to transfer ingredients. 

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[willdob3]

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@MamaWick wrote:

Has anyone ever used coconut oil for dry scalp?  Hairdresser suggested that (or even extra virgin olive oil), saying she could sell me expensive product from the shop,  but recommended I try this.  

I don't have flakes, just dry skin.  She said slather it on, leave for 15-30 minutes, then wash. 

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@MamaWick   I never tried that and I'm pretty sure I never would BUT, several years ago, I found a recommendation on a long hair discussion board. It is a simple combination of white vinegar & water; I use about 50/50. Apply it as a final rinse but you can leave it on for a bit before rinsing. 

I used it every time I washed my hair at first.It got rid of the dry scalp quickly. My scalp tends to get dry with the change of season but I have continued using it once in a while (once a month or so) and have never had the problem again. Cheap & easy.

[CrazyTimes]

I'm currently using Raw Sugar. I bought it at Walgreens, but Amazon has it too. I only bought the shampoo. Been using a couple weeks and seems to help.

My friend swears by Selsun Blue, but I don't like it.