Scalp Exfoliation: Before And After
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julzinha
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I don't see any harm in my hair, but the point of exfoliation is to nourish your scalp. I focus my T/sal poo on my scalp only, not my hair.
L.Brown1114
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I've put ACV directly on my scalp for 30 mins with a cap on before shampooing. All it did was the burn the mess out of my scalp and my dandruff still came back...
I have serebreal dermentitus (butchered the spelling sorry)
Will these exfoliaters help or hurt me if I can't even handle non diluted ACV and my dandruff came back full force 2 days later?
Oh and I use kinky curly come clean. Here the ingredients. Does it exfoliate the scalp?
Purified water, organic mandarin orange fruit, organic marigold flower, organic white willow bark, organic sea kelp, c14-16 olefin, sulfonate and cocamidopropyl betaine (coconut derived), phytic acid, citric acid, sea salt, phenoxyethanol, natural fragrance
I have serebreal dermentitus (butchered the spelling sorry)
Will these exfoliaters help or hurt me if I can't even handle non diluted ACV and my dandruff came back full force 2 days later?
Oh and I use kinky curly come clean. Here the ingredients. Does it exfoliate the scalp?
Purified water, organic mandarin orange fruit, organic marigold flower, organic white willow bark, organic sea kelp, c14-16 olefin, sulfonate and cocamidopropyl betaine (coconut derived), phytic acid, citric acid, sea salt, phenoxyethanol, natural fragrance
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julzinha
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Have you tried Neutrogena T/Sal Shampoo?
L.Brown1114
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I have. Extra strength, I tried head and shoulders, another over counter shampoo for scalp psoriasis, and a medicated shampoo and oil from my dermatologist. All of them either didn't work at all and my scalp felt no relief or only worked for a few days.
I've used the KCCC shampoo once and I straightened my hair. In 2 days it would be a week since I washed my hair and my scalp hasn't turned white -which is the beginning sign of it about to flake like crazy) so I was asking if the KCCC could be used as an exfoliant or if I should buy one of the products mentioned here to use along with it? My hair likes being shampood but I'm going to see how long it takes for my scalp to start turning white. I'll update you guys
Supervixen
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I tried this with organic coconut palm sugar and grape seed oil. It was very messy, but my scalp does n't have that layer of buildup that i can sometimes scratch off even after shampooing. For that alone I'm grateful. I'll post back.
Phoenix14
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Eh. I like how it lathered. But I swear there's still little beads in my hair even though I rinsed for ages. Also, the little scrubber on the top is rough!
My typical routine: LUSH Superbalm between exfoliating my scalp. I use ACV every time.
ETA: yup. Combed my hair this morning and twisted it. Minuscule blue beads everywhere! No more
My typical routine: LUSH Superbalm between exfoliating my scalp. I use ACV every time.
ETA: yup. Combed my hair this morning and twisted it. Minuscule blue beads everywhere! No more
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I haven't used my Silk Elements scalp treatment in a while. Maybe I can use it for a few minutes before I wash my hair Thursday.
Rozlewis
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@Phoenix14
I use the Alterna Caviar and I have not had an issue with it. I part my hair and squeeze out a little which I apply directly to my scalp and use the scrubber that comes with the bottle. I scrub gently and so far so good. I shampoo after and have not seen any residue. Good luck with it.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I didn't know Silk Elements had a scalp treatment. I'm in lurve with the heat protectant that has the silk protein in it.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I got it from Sally's. It has peppermint oil which I love... I like it a lot better than the Ion scalp exfoliator.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
Thanks! That's where I got the heat protectant from. Great to know.
greenandchic
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I went to an Aveda store today and the SA was able take close up photos of my scalp using a microscopic camera. Apparently its something that all Aveda stores (not the salons or the institutes) can do. The camera is about the size of a smart phone - very small for what it does. My scalp was mostly clear with a few flakes (6 days since shampooing and 3 since cowashing) but it was a little inflamed because I've been scratching a lot. I decided to use my Giovanni dandruff shampoo - the one with salicylic acid 2% to help with some of the flakes. I will use a calming oil on my scalp after DCing.
Aggie
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Thanks for posting this. I have this shampoo. Going to read the ingredients list.
Phoenix14
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That sounds really cool. Did you just go and ask for a scalp picture lol? Did you actually buy anything there?
greenandchic
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The SA actually asked me if I wanted to have one done. I had no idea they're able to do that. I didn't buy anything this time around - I just redeemed a birthday gift certificate for a free product they send annually.
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winterinatl
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Great thread.
I think I will try out my Neutragena salicylic body (or face) wash, and concentrate it on my scalp before I shampoo with the green ORS shampoo.
I remember a while back ago I was using WEN pretty consistently as directed. And my hair started coming out. Just long hairs sliding out if my scalp in the wash. It was horrifying. Then I read somewhere on FB that they had been sued for that. At that point it had occurred to me that ANY co washing might not be good for me. I never really got into CO washing because I liked a cleaner feeling to my scalp.
I am going to try this and report back. At this point I do not have scalp issues that I know of. But I've been using the Eco styled gel a lot as of late.
I think I will try out my Neutragena salicylic body (or face) wash, and concentrate it on my scalp before I shampoo with the green ORS shampoo.
I remember a while back ago I was using WEN pretty consistently as directed. And my hair started coming out. Just long hairs sliding out if my scalp in the wash. It was horrifying. Then I read somewhere on FB that they had been sued for that. At that point it had occurred to me that ANY co washing might not be good for me. I never really got into CO washing because I liked a cleaner feeling to my scalp.
I am going to try this and report back. At this point I do not have scalp issues that I know of. But I've been using the Eco styled gel a lot as of late.
Kindheart
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What's your diet like ? Could that be a trigger ?
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Perhaps that's why I stopped shedding once I started using Lush poo bars ,they re exfoliating and cleansing . I was shedding an awful lot before
@winterinatl co washing caused a lot of shedding to me aswell
L.Brown1114
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Actually my dandruff stayed away for a while week twice using that stuff. My scalp loves but my hair gets way too dry using it on a weekly basis. I also noticed my scalp doesn't itch/no white scalp when my hair is straight. My theory is my scalp is dry (I'm switching to just co washing once a week instead of shampooing and just clarifying when I need to) and my hair scalp can't air dry. I really feel like that's the main culprit. Anytime I use my blow dryer my scalp is as happy as can be. I'm going to try blow drying my scalp after every time I wet it and document my progress
winterinatl
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The sad thing is, it wasn't even that long! Maybe one summer of co washing with WEN.
So, I used the T/Sal from Neutragena (6.99). I thought better of using my face wash because I read somewhere it may damage the hair. However I suspect that's hogwash bc sulfates are sulfates...
Anyway, I rinsed, then towel blotted until damp, and tried to apply directly to scalp via section ing I squirted some on countertop and put it on fingers to apply. It lathers easily and copiously. I massaged into scalp well. Left on 5 minutes, rinsed. Shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe. Now I'm deep conditioning with silicon mix and that conditioner Kenechom.
My scalp feels...more "open". I felt weird applying goop on it right after. Because these conditioners sure are comedones. I hope this benefits me some way.
GGsKin
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It's quite a smooth creamy texture, not sure how well it exfoliates. I love the smell but it leaves my hair and scalp feeling coated. I just stick to clay and the occasional shampoo.
greenmetro99
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Ive been lightly exfoliating with a fine tooth comb for 2 decades with no problems....My hair is long, thick, and scalp is healthy.
That's what we did back in the day, scratch the scalp with a comb. I'm now worried though that it may inflame the scalp or tear the skin, but I guess if you don't do it too hard it shouldn't be an issue.
For those with scalp issue, have ya'll tried Borax? I remember 3.5 years ago I had issues with a lot of itching, and tried using it base on a tread I read on here, and it worked for me. It's sold in places like kmart/target, sometimes cvs and family dollar. I recently bought a box for a cleanse I thought about doing.
eta the link for the borax tread https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/borax-has-saved-my-scalp.582811/
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I used Silk Elements scalp treatment tonight before I washed my hair. I don't know if it was that or the prepoo (Kerastase Therapiste), but my hair feels like silk right now.
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