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Dry scalp - nothing has worked

Hi, I'm at the end of my rope with my dry, itchy scalp. I've tried just about everything. The other day I had the idea to do a "regimen" for my scalp like I do with my face. I applied The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 8 oz/ 240 mL  # and then shampooed and conditioned and applied a scalp mask. After that was rinsed and towel dried, I applied the Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL  # very meticulously.

 

I use glycolic acid on my face a lot and I like facial oils too so I thought these would be good choices (not sure now if the Briogeo is an oil though).

 

The next day I was back to itching. I don't know what to do next. Keep doing the regimen a few more times? Would brushing my hair more often help? Shower more? (I shower less than once a week). Thank you!

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Re: Dry scalp - nothing has worked

I used to have a very flakey and itchy scalp and I started using hair oils for 1-2 hours before I shower and have seen a big difference. I’ve used the Mielle rosemary oil and the JVN Complete Pre-Wash Scalp & Hair Treatment Oil 1.7 oz/ 50 mL and I love them both! I also use the FEKKAI detox shampoo once a week to clear out any build up. 

Re: Dry scalp - nothing has worked

@enska 

Please don’t do that again. I know it can be frustrating, much of it has to do with where you live, lack of moisture in the air combined with artificial heat (if you are in an area that experiences winter). 
While your scalp is an extension of your face, you do need to be careful with putting acids directly on it. 
Try to find a salon who carries the brand Nioxin, they have a Scalp Dermabrasion service that can be performed in about 30 mins. Like a deeply exfoliating facial but formulated for your scalp. This is much different then buying an exfoliating shampoo. 
Then I would implement Living Proof Scalp Care Dry Scalp Treatment 3.4 oz/ 100 mL  after every wash. It restores the microbe balance of the scalp. 

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