đź’§WASH YOUR HAIR: 1-2 times a week
Dry scalp can be caused by a bunch of reasons, some of which you can’t necessarily control—like age, skin type, environmental factors, and scalp conditions—and some of which you can, like shampooing too frequently with a too-harsh shampoo. Shampoos that use strong, drying sulfates (like sodium lauryl sulfate) can strip some of the oils and moisture from your scalp, leaving you tight, itchy, and possibly even flaky over time.
Instead, try washing once or twice a week with a sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo, like this one from Amika that hydrates with hyaluronic acid without weighing your hair down. And if you need a little TLC in between, massage a scalp treatment across your head before bed to help moisturize your skin while you sleep.