Scalp Health: Itch, Flakes, & Gentle Exfoliation — Deep Dive #2
Scalp Health: Itch, Flakes, & Gentle Exfoliation — Deep Dive #2. If your routine feels random, this turns it into repeatable steps you can actually keep.
Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.
Steps
- Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
- Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
- Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
- Soak thoroughly before applying anything
Toolkit
- Microfiber towel or T-shirt
- Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
- Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
- Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
“Hands-off until fully dry is half the battle.”
Example
For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.
Science angle: porosity governs water movement; humectants pull moisture; film-formers create a cast; proteins patch weak spots temporarily.
Porosity & Climate Notes
- Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers
- Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
FAQ
How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.
How often to clarify? When hair looks dull/limp or after heavy products/hard water exposure.
Log your routine for two wash days before changing anything—patterns emerge quickly.
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