TRY THIS KBEAUTY TREND: SCALP SCALING

Do you know what is scalp scaling? You might already be doing it, or getting it as part of your haircare treatments, but you just don't know it yet! Scalp scaling is a huge part of Korean hair care and you can often see it recommended in YouTube hair salon videos. In many Korean and also TCM-based hair salons, they routinely champion the importance of maintaining scalp health!

Without a healthy scalp, you may notice some of these symptoms:

🥲 Dull & weak hair

🥲 Prone to breakages

🥲 Dry, flaky, or even oily scalp

🥲 Itchy/ irritated scalp

🥲 Hair loss

🥲 Limp hair/ no volume

SO WHAT EXACTLY IS SCALP SCALING?

Scalp scaling is essentially a thorough deep cleansing of the scalp, and may involve things like steaming, exfoliating or scrubbing, and washing the scalp.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT TO NORMAL HAIR WASHING?

Hair washing usually is very surface-level and removes only the dirt and excess oils on your hair. Sebum, hair products, and dead skin will still continue to build up on your scalp, as well as external aggressors like pollutants (unclean rain, chemicals).

Scalp scaling is also listed on dermatology websites especially for people with special skin conditions like psoriasis, but even if you have a normal scalp, you should also try this out to keep your hair and scalp strong and healthy!

DO IT YOURSELF AT HOME

PREP:

✅ gel-based scalp scrub (I use The Body Shop Ginger range)

✅ scalp/ shampoo massager (Shopee/ SHEIN)

✅ conditioner

✅ steamer (optional)

✅ hair oil (optional)

✅ wide-toothed comb (optional)

STEPS:

1️⃣ Steam your hair, or give your hair a thorough rinsing with warmer water

2️⃣ Apply your scalp scrub. Gel-based is ideal, or mix with hair oil and a bit of shampoo.

3️⃣ Use your scalp/ shampoo massager to gently work in the scrub, ensuring all parts of your head is covered. Use slow, gentle strokes with no tugging/ rushing.

4️⃣ Do this for a few minutes. If you have difficulty working it in, use a wide-toothed comb to separate/ coat your hair.

5️⃣ Follow up with a hair mask or conditioner at the middle to ends of hair.

6️⃣ Finish up with your regular hair care routine, e.g. hair serum, hair oil, heat protectant

You can do this once a week or minimum once a month for the best scalp care 🫶🏼

Hope these tips help you! Save this post for future reference and save on your expensive scalp treatments 🤣

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