Moisturizing scalp when hair is pressed/flat iron

[cammy84]

I was wondering how you ladies are keeping your scalp moisturized when wearing it straight or pressed. It's been a while since I have straightened my hair and for this reason. I flat ironed my hair on Saturday morning and I noticed this morning my scalp seemed a little dry. My hair is usually hidden under some crochet braids so my trusty S-Curl spray would cause serious reversion. Any tips are greatly appreciated. I've attached a picture of my flat ironed hair.

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[LoneStarGirl]

I normally use Coconut Oil.

 

[cammy84]

I normally use Coconut Oil.

how do you apply it to your scalp? I know that seems like a basic question but my hair doesn't feel dry, just my scalp. Thanks!

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[LdyKamz]

Do you have a bottle with an applicator tip? You can melt it a little and apply it that way.

 

[cammy84]

The applicator bottle worked great. Thank you ladies!!

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[afjhnsn]

What about in the winter, since coconut oil hardens and looks like nasty dandruff?

 

[ManeStreet]

When my hair is flatironed, I only oil it the 2 days prior to wash day. I massage the oil in. But after I wash it and flatiron it, I don't put any more oil on my scalp until 2 days before wash day again.

The dryness may be coming from the shampoo you are using. Make sure to use a sulfate-free shampoo.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Try jojoba oil since it most closely mimics the sebum of your scalp.