How to Make a Home Remedy for Dry Scalp

A dry scalp can be annoying and embarrassing. Nobody wants to sit beside someone who is continually scratching their scalp. You can spend lots of money buying and trying treatments for your dry scalp, or you can make this home remedy and see amazing results.

Things You'll Need

• One-half cup olive oil
• Ten aspirins
• Mortar and pestle or rolling pin
• Small bowl
• Shampoo

Instructions

1. Crush the aspirin tablets to a fine powder. You can do this with a mortar and pestle, or place the aspirins in a sandwich baggie with a zipper top and use a rolling pin to crush the pills.

2. Pour the crushed aspirin into a small bowl. Add the olive oil to the aspirin. Mix well to make a paste.

3. Massage the aspirin and oil mixture onto your dry scalp. Let stand for at least five minutes.

4. Rinse your scalp thoroughly with cool, clean water. Continue rinsing your head for at least one minute.

5. Shampoo with your normal shampoo, or with a clarifying shampoo. Rinse, condition and style as usual. Repeat weekly or monthly as needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Foods rich in vitamins B and C will help you maintain a healthy scalp.