Are you using a blow dryer on high heat? Or a flat iron that could fry an egg? Heat steals moisture faster than a toddler steals cookies. Your scalp gets the blowback (literally) and dries out.
Dry Scalp Causes, Relief, and Prevention - MAYRAKI
Use a heat protectant spray even if you’re just drying your roots. And give your scalp a break from tight ponytails or buns—tension pulls on the skin and reduces blood flow. Your head needs to breathe, not be in a hostage situation.
