Scalp Care 101: Why Healthy Hair Starts at the Scalp
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Most of us spend our money on shampoo, masks and styling products, but the scalp gets ignored. At Park Avenue Salon in Deer Park, NY, we see it every week: when the scalp is out of balance, the hair shows it.
Signs your scalp needs attention
- Flakes or itching between washes
- Roots that get oily fast while the ends stay dry
- Buildup from dry shampoo, hairspray or heavy styling products
- Hair that looks flat at the root
A simple scalp routine
- Clarify once a week or two. A clarifying shampoo removes product buildup that regular shampoo leaves behind.
- Massage, don't scratch. Use your fingertips, not your nails, for about a minute while you shampoo.
- Keep conditioner on the lengths. Conditioner and masks belong on the mid-lengths and ends, not the scalp.
- Go easy on dry shampoo. It is a great between-wash fix, but it needs to be washed out properly.
When to see a professional
Ongoing redness, pain, sudden shedding or patches of hair loss are a reason to see a dermatologist or doctor. A stylist can help with buildup and product choices, but not medical scalp conditions.
Shop scalp-friendly care
Browse our shampoos and conditioners or the Joico Scalp Vitality line, or ask us in the salon at 1940A Deer Park Ave.