Simplifying Scalp Care
The root of healthy hair is a happy scalp. Removing buildup from dry shampoo and other products will make your strands stand out. Our expert stylist shares how good scalp care helps you achieve your hair goals.
Tips of the Trade
By Design Team Stylist Gilad Goldstein
Goal 1: Grow Your Hair
Try a scalp scrub. They stimulate skin and remove impurities to boost hair growth. Use once a week for maximum benefit.
Goal 2: Banish Buildup
Scalp exfoliating treatments are a best bet for removing product buildup that dulls hair. Clarify once a week to keep color vibrant. Oily hair types can use twice a week.
Goal 3: Do a Detox
Look for a treatment with activated charcoal to draw out dirt, pollutants and restore hair’s natural radiance.
LIVING PROOF
Perfect hair Day (PhD) Triple Detox Shampoo
Why It’s Our Hero
This chelating shampoo removes metals and hard water mineral buildup that can irritate your skin and damage hair
Best Use
For a fresh start: stronger than clarifying shampoos, chelating ones purge impurities and product buildup that can lead to dry scalp and fade hair color.
DPHUE
Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp Scrub
with Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Why It’s Our Hero
Apple cider vinegar exfoliates flaky skin, rids buildup and rebalances pH to restore hair’s softness and sheen. Perfect for when you need to ditch the itch, fast.
Best Use
For color care: color-locking technology keeps your hue true, your hair clean and your scalp totally soothed.
Nioxin
System 2 Scalp Treatment
Why It’s Our Hero
If excess oils are getting your fine hair down, this leave-on treatment is a perfect pick up. It refreshes your scalp with lush botanicals to clear hair follicles of buildup.
Best Use
For fine hair: thickens the look of thin locks by plumping each strand. Apply after cleansing and conditioning. Choose from six different systems based on your hair.
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment
Why It’s Our Hero
Your scalp and skin crave the same care. Try this blend of vitamin E, shea butter and willow bark to treat itchy scalps. Natural tea tree oil relieves dandruff, too.
Best Use
For extra TLC: repairs, protects and hydrates strands while calming skin for total rejuvenation. Use 1-2 times per week in place of conditioner.
Bumble and Bumble
Scalp Detox
Why It’s Our Hero
This tingly detoxifier goes on your scalp before it’s wet. The fizzing foam penetrates below the surface to clear pores with a cooling sensation you can feel.
Best Use
For an instant refresh: micro bubbles dissolve product buildup, oil and impurities in an invigorating rush.
Kenra Professional
Platinum Deep Detox Scrub
Why It’s Our Hero
Love a good charcoal mask? Your scalp will, too. This intense weekly treatment pulls out toxins and dulling impurities from below the surface.
Best Use
For a total detox: charcoal treats dandruff and an oily, itchy scalp while renewing your hair’s natural shine.
Hair Influencer of the Month
Jennifer Chiu of Chiutips
Jennifer Chiu shows you how to use our scalp care Heroes so you can be on your way to longer, stronger, thicker hair.