Scalp scrub for natural hair – Why and how to enjoy its benefits
Your natural hair is dull and brittle ? Would you like to get your hair healthy again quickly ?
With its many benefits and its fast action, the hair scrub could be just what you need!
Best known for its application on the face and body, the scrub is however perfectly suited to the scalp.
Discover its benefits and why you should use it as soon as possible!
What is a hair scrub ?
A hair scrub cleans your scalp and removes all the impurities that have accumulated over time.
It is recommended to get rid of residues of hair products, dead cells or dandruff.
This treatment is suitable for all hair types. If you have natural hair, note that you should pay special attention to it because it is more fragile than other hair types.
Like masks, scrubs purify your scalp and allow it to breathe better. The result? Your curls are better defined and your hair is softer and silkier than ever!
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The benefits of hair scrub to exfoliate the scalp
Here are the main benefits of hair scrub for natural hair:
- Exfoliate the scalp and remove dead cells, excess sebum and impurities
- Stimulate blood circulation
- Stimulate hair growth
- Prevent dandruff, itching and scalp irritation
- Moisturize the scalp
The best part is that you’ll notice all these benefits right after the first scrub!
How to make a homemade scalp scrub? 4 DIY recipes
Give your hair a unique treatment with one of these 4 recipes for scalp scrub for nappy hair:
Scalp scrub with coffee grounds
This scrub is especially recommended if you have dry, brittle hair.
Ingredients
- One tablespoon of coffee grounds
- One tablespoon of yogurt
- Half a teaspoon of olive oil
Application
- Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture
- Apply gently to the roots
- Massage gently into the entire scalp
- Leave on for about ten minutes
- Rinse with warm water
Scrub the scalp with honey
This treatment is recommended if your hair suffers from dandruff or excess sebum.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Half a lemon
- Half a banana
- a teaspoon of rosemary oil
Application
Squeeze half a lemon and mix all the ingredients together until you get a smooth paste
Apply the paste to the entire scalp with gentle movements
Leave on for 10 minutes
Rinse with warm water
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Scalp scrub with brewer’s yeast
This scrub is ideal if your hair is dry and suffers from split ends. Brewer’s yeast is one of the best hair care products for african american natural hair.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of brewer’s yeast
- 10 cl of apple cider vinegar
- 1 egg
Application
- Mix all ingredients together
- Apply evenly to your scalp
- Leave on for 15 minutes
- Rinse your hair
Repairing Scrub with Aloe Vera and Baking Soda
This scrub is perfect for repairing damaged hair and moisturizing it in depth.
Ingredients
- One tablespoon of baking soda
- Two tablespoons of Aloe Vera
- Half a tomato
- One teaspoon of argan oil
Application
- Put all the ingredients in a container
- Mix until a uniform mixture is obtained
- Apply to the entire scalp, massaging gently
- Rinse well
- Apply your usual conditioner
How often should I use a hair scrub on natural hair?
It is recommended to do a hair scrub once a month to purify the scalp without damaging it.
Even if this is more rare for Afro hair, oily roots can be exfoliated twice a month, and normal or dry roots every 6 weeks.
In a nutshell, it depends on both your hair type and health as well as the porosity of your african-american hair. To learn more, check out this article on hair care for kinky hair with low porosity.
If you live in a humid or polluted environment, you’ll probably benefit from more frequent exfoliation.