For decades, many of us have been told that healthy hair starts by greasing the scalp. However, even after religiously doing so, there are women that still find their tresses to be dry and brittle. Therefore, what is the problem?
Using oil products on our scalps to moisturize from the roots used to be the cultural tradition, but now hair stylists advise against it. This is because the moisture that the scalp retains may be beneficial, but the excess product will sit on the external hair shaft causing buildup and attracting dust, which leads to a dull appearance.
Instead of greasing your scalp regularly, try a hot-oil treatment twice a month. If your scalp still feels flaky and parched try soothing it with a hydrocorticone-based anti-itch spray. A spray I highly recommend is Proactiv Anti-Itch Scalp Spray.