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Looking for bouncy, voluminous hair?
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Good hair starts with a healthy scalp.
I always attempt to tie scalp care back to skin care.
A little bit of oil (a.k.a.
sebum) is a good thingit keeps your hair looking hydrated, shiny, and healthy.
Gently exfoliating your scalp can potentially help keep excessive flaking at bay.
There are, of course, plenty of factors to consider.
Of course, if an exfoliant makes your skin angry, stop using it ASAP.)
Good, because we gathered the best scalp exfoliants to add to your hair care routine below.
Fresher, happier hair awaits.
Materek, who hasfine hair, uses it once every two weeks.
Philip B Peppermint Avocado Scalp Scrub
Heres a luxe option recommended by Santiago.
The addition of peppermint oil leaves your scalp feeling cool and refreshed, she says.
Avocado oil nourishes hair, while chamomile extract and arnica soothe the scalp.
Aloe vera extract hydrates and quells inflammation.
Its also packed with moisturizing oils, which are key for anyone withcurly hair.
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Amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Scalp Scrub
Santiago recommends this two-in-one exfoliating shampoo from Amika.
Its a gentle,clarifying shampoothat gives both the hair and scalp a deep clean to encourage scalp rebalance.
Prickly pear fruit and guava leaf extracts help hair retain moisture, along with avocado and castor oils.
Reviewers say the formula doesnt weigh down even the finest hair.
Its formulated with soothing green tea and clarifying BHAs.
For a more affordable option, she recommendsThe Ordinarys Glycolic Acid Solution.
