Reddit mentions of Cantu Refresh Root Rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil, 12 Fluid Ounce

Hi there! Whilst my hair is currently doing okay moisture-wise, I also struggle with a dry scalp/dandruff and flakiness. My scalp is also sensitive and and gets itchy when overloaded with products so I have to be careful of that. At the moment, my way of managing it is to low-poo (not CG-friendly) once a week and co-wash (also not CG-friendly) every 3 or so days. I always focus the low-poo on my scalp and roots. This eliminates 98%~ of my flakiness at the moment, and until I can afford a proper CG-friendly medicated shampoo, this is what I'm going to stick with.

I've also seen that Cantu has a couple of products that show potential, namely the Refresh Root Relief with Apple Cider Vinegar and Peppermint Oil and the Refresh Root Rinse With Apple Cider Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil, but I haven't had chance to try either out.

I have used the Cantu Shea Butter Tea Tree & Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil, but I haven't used it directly on my scalp enough to definitively say whether it helped with my dandruff. However, I do occasionally mix it in either with my hair mask or my leave-in conditioner when I feel my hair is extra-dry and it does make a difference. If you aren't currently using any hair oils, perhaps looking for one would be a good place to start to help your dry curls?

If you want to look for a CG-friendly medicated shampoo, I would start with this list from the Science-y Hair Blog.

I'm sorry I cannot be more helpful but I hope this has at least given you a few ideas on where to start.

Selson blue helped me a lot. It's better than head and shoulders the only issue with it is that it started drying my hair out. I would suggest using it every other wash.

I wouldn't suggest coconut oil for dandruff. Imo its more for adding moisture to your hair, if you apply it to your scalp you'll most likely end up with oily hair.

I love using apple cider vinegar mixed with purified water. Acv cleanses your scalp from product build up/ bacteria. A lot of people use it to fight dandruff. You shower like you normally would and then rinse your hair using the mixture. Make sure it really coats your hair, rub it into your scalp. You can leave it on or rinse it out after a few minutes. I personally leave it in but if you can't stand the smell then i recommend this

https://www.amazon.com/Cantu-Refresh-Rinse-Apple-Vinegar/dp/B01LTIAU5Q

It's got everything you need. The acv and tea tree oil to battle the dandruff and the shea butter to restore moisture to your hair. I recently started using this and i love it so much. My hair feels so soft and clean afterwards plus its inexpensive :-)

I hope these suggestions help. Dandruff sucks, i used to have it pretty bad too but these products completley took it away. I dont remember the last time i had flakes in my hair!

I don't follow CG method but I use certain products to come up with my own routine.

Hair Wash Day-

Step 1: I comb through and massage my scalp and hair with Avocado Oil and use the Vanity Planet Scalp Massage and let it soak in for an hour. I specially use more oil on the ends.

Step 2: I use a hot towel to steam my hair a few times by the end of the hour

Step 3: Use OGX Biotin and Collagen Shampoo to wash off the oil.

Step 4:Condition with Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner

Step 5: Use a microfiber head wrap or a tshirt to remove excess water

Step 6: I then use a couple of dollops of Miss. Jessie's Pillow Soft Curl Cream and scrunch my hair .

Step 7, for the top of my head hair I use Frizz Ease serum and comb through and make it sit in place with Bobby pins(This makes the top part straight without me having to use heat at all)

Step 8: I let it dry naturally

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Days following the wash:

--Post-Workout Care: I workout a lot and sweat in the scalp like cray-cray so I always wet my hair completely after the workout and use the already existing products in the hair to set it back, letting it dry naturally.

--Days after wash morning routine: I braid my hair at night and when I wake up the curls are almost always intact. But I do use a spray bottle already mixed with a few drops of Curl cream and re-scrunch the curls and let dry naturally.

--Next wash Schedule? -- I usually wash on day 3 with just Cantu's scalp rinse and use the conditioner. But like today if I don't have the time, I wet my hair completely by spraying water all over in sections and follow Step 6,7 and 8.

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I do the deep oil conditioning atleast once a week. That is the only time I use the shampoo. For every following wash after the oil conditioning I use Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Conditioner instead of regular conditioners.

This stuff is the best:

https://www.amazon.com/Cantu-Refresh-Rinse-Apple-Vinegar/dp/B01LTIAU5Q/ref=sr_1_53?keywords=cantu&qid=1549786667&s=gateway&sr=8-53

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I add some tea tree oil (like 8 drops) to it and it really helps. Works well without additions too. Plus the applicator top is just right for getting to your scalp.

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If you have rosemary, you can brew a tea with that, peppermint tea is also good, add honey and 5 drops of tea tree oil and apply. This is messier than the Cantu treatment but works well with ingredients you might have on hand.