Homemade Hair Mask for Dry Scalp – Moisturizing & Soothing

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. And healthy scalp sometimes requires and additional nourishing step. My favorite way to combat scalp dryness and itchiness is this homemade hair mask for dry scalp with coconut oil, ACV, honey, coconut milk and tea tree essential oil.

My scalp is usually not in such a bad shape, but it definitely has its moments. Sometimes it feels like it’s getting back at me for all the hair styling I put my hair through. Other times, it’s just letting me know it doesn’t appreciate the weather or that new shampoo I’m trying out.

Whatever the reason, dry, itchy scalp and the resulting dandruff is no fun to deal with. It’s uncomfortable. It prevents my hair from looking its best. And it lowers my confidence.

So, naturally, I’ve put some time and effort into figuring out what would make my scalp nourished and happy, so that it hopefully decides to return some of the love. I tried out many products, both DIY and over the counter.

Some of them were a disaster. Others weren’t bad at all. But what definitely helped the most was this humble natural mask you can make at home.

My homemade hair mask for dry scalp contains a combination of natural ingredients that have many benefits for both my hair and scalp. It nourishes the scalp, provides lots of moisture, helps it to retain that moisture and soothes itchiness.

Here are all the ingredients and what each can do for your scalp:

Homemade Hair Mask for Dry Scalp – The Ingredients

1. Coconut oil

Many people always have a jar of coconut oil on hand because of how versatile its uses and benefits are. It is one of the best oils you can use for your hair and it can also help in moisturizing dry scalp.

Coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal. Its high content of nourishing fatty acids can help nourish the scalp, soothe inflammations, improve the health of your hair and there are even claims that coconut oil can somewhat improve hear growth.

2. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has several properties that could help in treating dry, itchy scalp. It is exfoliating, which is great for dry scalp and dandruff. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

Applying apple cider vinegar to your scalp can also improve your hair. ACV contains acetic acid, which is why it can lower pH and help with frizzy, dull or brittle hair.

3. Honey

Honey is a great natural moisturizer that can help restore the dry skin on your scalp and provide it with many nourishing enzymes and antioxidants. It is also a natural cleanser and it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.

Honey is also often added to hair masks to improve the overall health and appearance of the hair. It can help strengthen the hair, soften it, prevent breakage and add shine.

4. Coconut milk

Coconut milk is a great natural hair conditioner that hydrates both the hair and scalp and restores natural shine. It is anti-inflammatory and many people use it to get rid of dandruff.

Coconut milk is full of nutrients that are great for dry, damaged hair and split ends. Many girls like to add it to their shampoo and conditioner, and you can even use it on its own.

5. Tea tree oil

There is a reason why you can find tea tree oil in so many dandruff shampoos. This oil is antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic. It is moisturizing and soothing, so it can help reduce scalp dryness, itchiness and flakes.

Since it is an essential oil, you should never apply pure tea tree oil directly to your scalp. But, you can always dilute it with any hair friendly carrier oil. Or even better – use it to make this natural treatment for dry, itchy scalp.

How to Make Homemade Hair Mask for Dry Scalp

Once you have all the ingredients for this homemade hair mask for dry scalp, it will take only 5 – 10 minutes to make it. You will need:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 teaspoons raw honey
• 2 – 3 teaspoons coconut milk
• a few drops tea tree oil

To make this all-natural dry scalp treatment, fist melt the coconut oil. When liquid, remove from the heat. Add all the other ingredients and mix well until everything is well combined.

Use the mixture to thoroughly saturate your scalp and massage it well into your hair roots. Spread what remains through the rest of your hair.

Leave the treatment in your hair for around 10 – 15 minutes. Then wash it out using a gentle shampoo and follow with a conditioner. If possible, let your hair dry naturally.

You can repeat this every time your scalp gets itchy and dry or if you are noticing flakes in your hair. Or try and alternate between this scalp mask and hot oil hair treatment.

This homemade hair mask for dry scalp is super easy to make and use, it feels refreshing and it gives great results. But if you have some other natural dry scalp treatment that you love, please share the recipe in the comments – I would love to try it out!