Winter hair: The best products for dry scalps and strands

Remove excess buildup and add shine with this apple cider vinegar rinse. Massage into hair for one to three minutes and rinse thoroughly.
R+Co Acid Wash ACV Cleansing Rinse, $40, nordstrom.com

Tea tree oil is a natural remedy used to treat various hair issues like dryness and itchiness. Mix a few drops with a carrier oil like almond, jojoba or coconut and massage into the scalp.
Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil, $14 for 25 ml, abundancenaturally.com

This gentle shampoo taps salicylic acid to exfoliate flakes, while the conditioner uses shea butter to add moisture to parched strands.
Oribe Serene Scalp Shampoo, $53, and Balancing Conditioner, $55, available at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com

Packed with antioxidants, this multipurpose argan oil brings relief to a dry scalp and can also be used on face and body.
Leaves of Trees Unscented Argan Oil, $44 for 50 ml, leavesoftrees.com

This sulfate-free scrub uses crushed apricot seeds to manually slough away impurities and buildup that can weigh down hair.
L’Oréal Paris EverFresh Micro-Exfoliating Scrub Rinse-Out Hair Treatment, $16, at drugstores and mass-market retailers, lorealparis.ca

Leave this blend of essential oils and corn germ oil on your scalp for 20 minutes and rinse. For a more intensive treatment, use as an overnight hair mask.
Phyto Phytopolleine Botanical Scalp Treatment, $53, phyto-canada.ca

This exfoliating dry brush helps loosen buildup and impurities and helps increase microcirculation.
Aveda Pramasana Exfoliating Scalp Brush, $26, aveda.ca

Created for hair styled in braids or locs, this treatment delivers hydration straight to the scalp with nourishing medley of oils.
Vernon François Scalp Nourish~ment Braids and Locs Spray, $39, sephora.ca

The latest formula from the classic anti-dandruff brand contains micro zinc particles that deposit into the scalp to cleanse, protect and moisturize.
Head & Shoulders Deep Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner With Avocado Oil, $7 each, at drugstores and mass-market retailers

Winter is here, and with it a dusting of white on your shoulders and tresses split to embarrassing heights. Luckily, hair products for the scalp have come a long way from the old-school medicinal formulas of the past. Here, a roundup of products that will keep strands healthy and strong! Click through to see them all...