Your routine is only half the battle. The rest is about how you treat your head during the week. These little tweaks will make a huge difference.
Stop scratching. I know it feels amazing for a second, like popping a bubble. But all you’re doing is creating tiny micro-tears in your skin, which leads to more flakes and irritation. Use your fingertips to massage instead.
If you see a flake, don’t pick at it like a scab. Brush it gently with a soft bristle brush. It’s not a treasure hunt. It’s just dead skin that needs a gentle nudge off the cliff.
Keep a humidifier in your bedroom. It sounds like a “rich person” thing, but you can get a cheap one online. It puts moisture back into the dry air while you sleep. Wake up with a dewy face and a less angry scalp.