Fixing Dry Scalp: 3 Simple Tips for Healthier Hair

Hey girl! You spend probably so much time on your face skincare but what about your scalp? Yep, that skin up there deserves love too. A healthy scalp = hair that grows stronger, shinier, and fuller. And dryness? That’s one of the sneakiest things messing with your hair glow-up.

Here are three evidence-based tips to add to your routine if dry scalp is being annoying.

1. Massage your scalp (and maybe exfoliate) for better circulation

Scalp massage isn’t just relaxing, it’s got some science behind it. In a small study, daily scalp massages (20 minutes twice daily) over several weeks increased hair thickness.

Why this helps? Massage helps increase blood flow to follicles, which can distribute nutrients, oxygen, and help reduce dryness. An exfoliant (scrub or chemical gentler type) can help remove flakes and dead skin, letting treatments work better. (Just be gentle so you don’t irritate more.)

2. Shield your scalp from UV & environmental damage

Sun isn’t just harsh on your skin, it can dry out your scalp, make it flaky, damage hair follicles, and cause premature ageing of both scalp and strands. There are peer-reviewed studies showing UV (both UVA & UVB) exposure damages the hair shaft, degrades structural proteins like keratin, and even affects the follicle’s ability to stay healthy.

3. Shampoo right — focus on scalp, not just the lengths

Here’s a tip most people miss: the roots (scalp) are where oil, sweat, buildup happen. Over-scrubbing your ends won’t help scalp dryness, it just dries out the lengths.

In literature reviews on scalp health, poor scalp condition (including dryness, buildup, etc.) is linked to weaker hair growth and more hair shedding. So gently cleanse the scalp using fingertips, mild shampoos, maybe ones with moisturising or barrier-friendly ingredients; let the foam clean the rest as it rinses.

✨ So babe, dry scalp doesn’t have to win. With massage + exfoliation, sun protection, and shampooing smart, your scalp can be happy (and your hair will look it).