July 7, 2026
Flaking, itch, limp roots, hair that never quite grows past the shoulders — these are usually scalp symptoms, not strand symptoms. The scalp is skin, with the same barrier and the same microbiome.
One exfoliating scalp treatment a week clears the buildup that daily shampoo leaves behind. Follow it with a lightweight scalp serum and keep conditioner on the mid-lengths only.
Heavy oils at the roots, dry shampoo on consecutive days, and any brush that snags when the hair is wet.