In this article, I will share three different homemade natural scalp washes that cater to various scalp needs.
Using a scalp scrub can significantly improve the condition and appearance of your hair. It can help clarify your scalp and really help you get in there.
A thorough vinegar-water rinse and a light coating of jojoba oil on the hair tips take care of the rest.
But enough of that—let’s get into scalp scrubs!
What Do Scalp Scrubs Do?
They do pretty much exactly what the name implies, scrubbing the scalp to exfoliate, treat, and increase circulation so that new hair may grow thicker and give you a healthier scalp.
Do You Need A Scalp Scrub
Similar to how a good, consistent face exfoliator may improve the state of your skin, the same can be said for your dry scalp.
In actuality, it is really an extension of your skin tissue; like your skin, it produces sebum, sheds, regenerates, and occasionally becomes clogged.
Unless you are only applying the product to the hair shaft, the scalp products you use on your hair will affect the scalp and almost certainly leave some sort of product build-up.
If you don’t correctly and frequently remove that scalp buildup, it will have an impact on the condition of the scalp and, subsequently, the hair.
The products and treatments you apply to your hair and scalp will work better when there isn’t a buildup of dead cells or product buildup, just like with the rest of your body’s skin.
How Often Should You Exfoliate Your Scalp?
As with all things hair, it depends on your hair care routine and product preferences for your hair. Also, it depends on your hair type and the general health of your scalp.
Maybe once or twice a month is more than enough if you don’t really use commercial hair products and your routine is already fairly natural and simple.
You might benefit from a deep cleanse once a week if you frequently use products like hairspray, gels, dry shampoo, or mousse to style your hair.
This would lessen follicular blockage and scalp dysregulation, as well as aid avoid product buildup.
A weekly (mild) cleanse would also be beneficial if you struggle with scalp conditions like seborrhea, dandruff, flaking, or itching.
Benefits of Scalp Exfoliation
Regular scalp exfoliation isn’t just a trendy scalp care routine; it’s a vital step in maintaining a healthy scalp and vibrant hair.
Here are some key benefits you can expect from incorporating scalp exfoliation into your hair care routine:
1. Removes Buildup:
Product Residue: Over time, hair products like gels, mousses, and dry shampoos can accumulate on the scalp, leading to buildup.
Scalp scrubs effectively cleanse away this residue, allowing your hair follicles to breathe and function optimally.
Dead Skin Cells: Just like the skin on your face, your scalp sheds dead skin cells.
Regular exfoliation helps slough off these cells, preventing them from clogging hair follicles and potentially causing issues like dandruff or itching.
2. Enhances Blood Circulation:
Scalp scrubs stimulate blood flow to the scalp through the massaging action during application.
Improved blood circulation nourishes the hair follicles, promoting healthier hair growth and potentially preventing hair loss.
3. Improves Hair Health:
By maintaining a clean and balanced scalp environment, exfoliation supports overall hair health.
It can help prevent conditions like seborrhea, dandruff, and flaking, promoting a comfortable and itch-free scalp.
Exfoliation encourages the removal of impurities and excess oil, which can weigh hair down and make it appear dull.
As a result, hair looks shinier, feels lighter, and is easier to style.
4. Promotes Healthy Hair Growth:
A clean and unclogged scalp provides an optimal environment for hair follicles to thrive.
By removing barriers like scalp buildup and dead skin cells, scalp exfoliation may support the growth of thicker, stronger, and healthier hair.
The massaging action during exfoliation also stimulates the scalp, which can help awaken dormant hair follicles and encourage new hair growth.
5. Enhances Product Absorption:
Exfoliating the scalp creates a clean canvas for the absorption of hair care products.
Whether you use serums, natural oils, or treatments, they can penetrate more effectively into the scalp and hair follicles, maximizing their benefits.
How To Apply Scalp Scrubs
It really is up to you whether you apply them to a dry or damp scalp.
Apply your scrub to your scalp in a scrubbing motion to get it working, it will just take a few minutes at most because most of the benefits will come from the actual scalp scrubbing motions you make as you apply the therapy.
Following that, you simply wash your hair as usual. Scalp scrubs serve as a “pre-poo,” if you will.
3 DIY Scalp Scrubs To Exfoliate Your Scalp
Brown Sugar & Oatmeal Best Scalp Scrub
An oatmeal-based scalp exfoliant can help remove dead skin cells from severely irritated, irritable, and oily scalps while also providing healing benefits to the scalp’s tissues.
This specialty scrub blends oatmeal and brown sugar to moisturize, gently exfoliate, and stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles.
These compounds balance exfoliation without over-oiling or drying out your healthy scalp.
-2 tablespoons brown sugar
-2 tablespoons finely ground oatmeal
-2 tablespoons gentle shampoo
In a bowl, combine all of the natural ingredients. Scoop some of this hair scrub into the palm of your hand.
Apply it in circular motions on your flaky scalp, then give your hair a good rinse and continue with your normal wash day.
Deep Cleansing Salt & Olive Oil Scalp Scrub
Salt and oil work together to promote hair development and eliminate any flaky material without damaging the scalp health.
Olive oil works well as a conditioning hair mask because its fatty acids coat the hair to give it hydration and damage resistance.
When the lemon juice dissolves any product residue, the salt gently scrubs the itchy scalp.
If you don’t have any lemon juice on hand, you can sub it out for apple cider vinegar, which, due to its acidity, aids in closing the cuticle and retaining moisture, it is also great for restoring shine.
-2 tablespoons sea salt
-1–2 tablespoons lemon juice/ apple cider vinegar
-1–2 tablespoon olive oil
Mix salt, lemon juice, and oil together. Then wet your hair and massage the scrub into your oily scalp. Let it sit for several minutes. Rinse it well and follow with your regular shampoo.
Brown Sugar & Honey Scalp Scrub DIY Recipe
Whole brown sugar is mild enough to use as a scrub on more delicate skin and naturally rich in trace minerals.
Raw honey has inherent antimicrobial and wound-healing properties. Moreover, it is relaxing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory for the skin.
Since raw honey is naturally acidic, it will assist in maintaining the scalp’s pH balance.
Due to their antibacterial and antifungal properties, vinegars can be used to treat any scalp issues.
They are also naturally acidic, so when diluted in warm water, they will assist in maintaining the pH balance of the scalp.
-1 Tablespoon brown sugar
-1 heaped teaspoon raw honey
-½ Tablespoon vinegar
-½ Tablespoon water
-½ teaspoon clove powder (optional)
In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Scoop some of this scrub into the palm of your hand.
Apply it in circular motions on your scalp, then give your curly hair a good rinse and continue with your normal wash day.
Scrubs for the scalp are fantastic for promoting healthy hair growth.
They don’t actually take up a lot of your time, which I always appreciate, and they help maintain your hair looking healthy.
I sincerely hope you try one of these natural Homemade scalp scrubs and let me know how it goes in the comments below.
