Dry Scalp

Well I'm new to this forum but i thought this would be the best place for some help and reassurence. 

Anyways over about the past two weeks I've noticed my scalp has got quite dry. About two weeks ago I was very busy and didn't have time to wash my hair for maybe 4 days it got very greasy and dandruffy but this has happened before and I washed it out and my hair went back to normal. At first I just thought it was just a one off but now the flakes have been returning but not the greasyness.
I have shoulder length very thick brown hair which has natural kinks.

Nothing has really changed with my hair recently. I have been using a hair iron but not every day just every few days. I have changed my shampoo but this started before I changed my shampoo. Before I was using herbal essences and now I am using Alberto Balsam which is great at cleaning my hair.

I've found that the flakes come back noticeably on the 3rd day after washing.

Last night I tried using head and shoulders to see if that would help get rid of the flakes and it has but I think it has just made my head even dryer. My hair is still shiny and healthy though.
My friend has reccommeded getting a hair mask or cream to help my scalp get back to normal.

I've never had this problem before and I am really hoping its just temporary because I finally found a nice hairstyle I like.

I was just wondering if anyone could give me any advice on what to do. I don't like using anything too fancy because I've found my hair doesn't usually respnd overy well plus I don't have much money.

P.S I hope this is the right forum to post this.

Thanks for the advice.

I havn't seen any more flakes as of yet.

Sorry to hear that the flakes have came back, does your hair look and feel dry. You may have a dry scalp, even if your hair feels in good condition. Anything could be causing the problem. I did suffer from dandruff a while ago and I used head & shoulders and I still do , and this seems to have worked for me , I use the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner. Unfortunatly if you stop using the head and shoulders the dandruff does come back.

Karen

Thanks for all your help guys.

Yesterday it practically went but this morning its come back a bit. It seems to get worse overnight.

Anyways the flakes aren't as big as they were before and it seems to be settling down, I'm going to do my normal routine for another week and if it doesn't get any better I'll buy some products.

I'm also getting a new hair straightener as the one I have is very cheap and I think could not be improving the situation.

I am finally flake free!

I think it could of justbeen change of products and things.