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Did you know that beautiful hair starts at the scalp? The average scalp contains about 100,000 hair follicles and each one can produce multiple hairs. Practicing good scalp care is essential to promoting a balanced, healthy scalp that supports healthy hair growth.
Scalp care is skin care
Skin doesn’t stop at your hairline. Covered by hair, it’s easy to forget the scalp is skin too! So, just as with skin on the face and body, cleansing and exfoliating the scalp is essential for removing dirt, oils, product buildup and dead skin cells to unblock hair follicles and support healthy hair growth.
What’s your scalp type?
To determine your scalp type, observe how your scalp feels and looks one to two days after washing your hair. A normal scalp feels comfortable—not too dry or oily—with minimal flaking or irritation. If your scalp feels tight, itchy, or shows signs of flaking, it’s likely dry. If it feels greasy and your hair looks oily soon after washing, you may have an oily scalp. Sensitivity can also be a concern. According to a study in the International Journal of Trichology*, a sensitive scalp is characterized by the presence of a prickling, burning or tingling sensation on the scalp.
How to care for your scalp
Regardless of your scalp type, it is essential to wash your scalp and hair regularly—the frequency depends on your personal needs. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests washing your hair based on how often it gets dirty or oily**. If you have straight hair and an oily scalp, you may want to shampoo every day or every other day. If your hair is dry, textured, curly, or thick, shampoo when needed, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Using weekly oil treatments can help hydrate a dry scalp. A great option is the Organist Rosemary Mint Hair Strengthening Oil. This two-in-one formula helps boost scalp moisture and revitalizes hair from the roots—it contains a hydrating blend of ingredients, including essential oils that are 99% derived from plants, biotin and rosemary, a key herb known to help keep scalp and hair looking healthy.
For an oily scalp, using products that help clarify your skin is key. The Organist Apple Cider Vinegar Purifying Scalp Tonic, made with a blend of 10 natural herbs, plus ginger, menthol and biotin, helps dissolve oily buildup and revitalizes the scalp—best of all, it’s a leave-on product, so you don’t need to rinse it off.
Stimulate your scalp
Scalp massage has become a highly sought-after spa treatment to help facilitate loosening dead skin cells and impurities while stimulating blood flow. To incorporate massage into your at-home hair care, while shampooing, use the pads of your fingers to massage your scalp as you cleanse it. After applying conditioner and detangling hair, you can use the rounded tips of the Organist Gua Sha Scalp Massager for a soothing, deeper massage.
When you think skin care, think scalp care too!
Remember, healthy-looking hair starts at the scalp. Incorporate regular scalp care into your routine to maintain scalp and hair health—and don’t be afraid to seek out help for greater concerns. For chronic signs of dryness, inflammation, or other issues on your scalp, seek out the help of a board-certified dermatologist or licensed trichologist to better address your specific needs.