The last blog entry led to more questions about tools that can be used to struggling with an itchy scalp.
There are so many factors to consider when dealing with an itchy scalp. Is it dry? Is it dermatitis? Is it stress related? There are somethings you can be doing to help maintain a healthy scalp that can help with all the above.
From the inside:
Again, check your diet. If it is high in sugar, this could lead to imbalance in pH and the good bacteria your skin needs to thrive and be healthy. Once more, a quality probiotic, such as Life 9, can support this. Not only, can you take it as directed BUT you can open a capsule up and add it to your shampoo from time to time to support your scalp with some healthy bacteria.
Another way to get that scalp exposed to healthy bacteria, is with an apple cider vinegar rinse.
Supplement the conditioning benefits of our hot oil treatment with our clarifying apple cider vinegar rinse. If built-up product has left you in a hairy situation, use this recipe to help untangle the mess. After you rinse away the excess weight from dead skin cells, pool chemicals, saltwater, shampoo, and conditioner, you’ll notice more bounce and volume to your hair.
In addition to helping, you nail the perfect hair flip, our apple cider vinegar rinse also soothes the scalp and adds luster to your locks.
What you need:
- 16-ounce glass spray bottle
- 1/4-1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 drops Clary Sage essential oil
- 3 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 2 drops German Chamomile essential oil
- 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
YL tip: For dry hair, use 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; for normal to oily hair, use 1/2 cup.
How to make it:
1. Mix all ingredients together in the spray bottle.
2. Spray mixture all over hair, focusing on the scalp and roots. Lift hair in sections to make sure you completely saturate your hair—your hair should be thoroughly damp, but not dripping.
3. Massage into scalp with fingertips to stimulate the scalp and increase circulation.
4. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes.
5. Rinse, then shampoo and condition hair as normal.
6. Use once per week.
Check out this Lavender Life blog entry for more recipes that support a healthy head of hair.
See the above link for more hair recipes from Young Living.
Now, let’s chat supporting those over symptoms of an irritated scalp. There is nothing worse than an uncontrollable itch on your head and a pile of flakes on your shoulder. Over time, I have seen really great results using Young Living’s Voluminous Lavender Shampoo (remember, it contains MSM!! 😊) and the addition of some of my favorite oils.
My favorite blend of essential oils to add to my Lavender shampoo are Melrose (blend), Cedarwood, and Peppermint. Now, you do not want to overdo this and walk away with an oily head of hair. I recommend starting with 1 drop of essential oil per ounce of shampoo. If you need to add more, you can always do so. If you add too much, then you are going to struggle. If your bottle is 8 ounces, add 2 drops Melrose, 3 drops of Cedarwood, and 2 drops of Peppermint.
Take to topical application up a notch post-shower! Create a scalp mist to spritz on your scalp before drying. See the recipe below:
4 ounce spray bottle
2 ounces distilled water
2 ounces alcohol-free witch hazel
2 drops Melrose
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Peppermint
Spritz scalp and massage mixture into the root of your hair. Blow-dry as usual!
If you are interested in trying these recipes and do not have all these oils on hand. Do not hesitate to reach out for assistance with substitutions.
Here is to a healthy head of hair!
