The Most Effective Hair Products for Anyone Who Gets a Dry Scalp in the Winter

A dry, flaky scalp can be one of the most aggravating issues with your hair. You try to brush it off, and more skin starts peeling. It's a lose-lose situation—and it can become even worse during the winter.

Once the cold weather rolls around, we amp up our haircare routine tenfold. Dandruff, you might have randomly snuck up on us in the summer, but we are aggressively combating it during winter. Below, find seven products that will annihilate your flakes and hydrate your scalp.

Hask Scalp Treatment Mask Infused with Tea Tree and Rosemary Oil: $3.19

Tea tree oil is a godsend for scalps. It has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe aggravated skin and is one of the best ingredients for hydration, and the rosemary oil will promote hair growth, too! You can get a taste of its glory with this packet from Hask—for only $3.19 at Target.

 

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil: $9.99

Imagine this. You try the Hask mask and fall in love. But you can't do a hair mask every day. That's too much work. However, Mielle Organics has the same oils in their viral serum. This magical mask is known for giving your hair a refreshed, hydrated feel with tons of volume. If you're unsure, it has almost a perfect five-star rating with over 8,000 reviews.

 

Camille Rose Black Castor Oil & Chebe Scalp Treatment Shampoo: $12.29

Camille Rose is another brand that we swear by. It's no-frills—you know what exactly you're getting with these natural treatments. According to their product description, the infused African Chebe powder will strengthen and heal your hair. No more dry, brittle strands.

 

SheaMoisture Apple Cider Vinegar Anti-Dandruff Leave-In Haircare System: $14.69

You probably never predicted it, but apple cider vinegar is surprisingly great at fighting dandruff. Sometimes, your flaky scalp occurs because of bacteria and fungi—and ACV has antimicrobial properties to remove all the bad stuff. It also has alpha-hydroxy acids that can gently exfoliate your skin's surface.

 

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Donna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Hair & Scalp Oil: $15.99

Sweet potato pie isn't only good as food. It also makes a great hair mask. Social media personality Tabitha Brown made this product a "dessert for your hair." The sweet potatoes soften hair follicles, thanks to their vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids. Meanwhile, cinnamon helps remove buildup on your scalp to reveal a renewed base.

 

Ouidad Bye-Bye Dry! Soothing & Moisturizing Scalp Serum: $30

Ouidad encourages you to say "bye-bye" to dry hair. One of this serum's main ingredients is hyaluronic acid—and we know it works amazingly on the face, so, of course, it also helps your scalp. If you have curly hair, the plant botanicals also "help you find your healthiest curls yet."

 

Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal & Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Mask: $34

There is nothing like the cooling effect of mint. Now, with this Briogeo mask, you can feel that fresh reset on your scalp. In addition to tea tree (which we've been emphasizing), the extra blend of peppermint and spearmint oil will stimulate your scalp with that relaxing tingle. You will literally feel it detoxifying your skin.

 

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