Scalp Care 101: How to Build a Routine for Optimal Hair Health

The Scoop On The Scalp

Perhaps you too have recently gone down a rabbit hole watching strangers on the internet examine their scalps under a microscope. (No? Just us?) Scalps are trending! And there's a reason why. The often neglected porous and hypersensitive scalp—the crown upon which your luscious locks sit—can be temperamental and loud in its reactions. But caring for your scalp isn't just about banishing dandruff or soothing itchiness, it's about creating the perfect foundation for healthy, vibrant hair growth. Scalp care is skin care, and just as we dote on the skin on our faces, we should be mindful of the skin on our scalps. So The Green Kiss has partnered with Innersense Organic Beauty to curate the ultimate natural scalp care routine, using only the cleanest, high-performance ingredients for good hair days only!

A Clean Routine For Scalp Hygiene

Step 1: Use A Balancing Pre Wash Treatment

Designed to cleanse and detoxify the scalp, the Innersense Organic Beauty Hair Renew Pre Wash Treatment supports and nourishes your scalp by dissolving buildup and gently hydrating. How does it work? Zinc Gluconate and Magnesium Oil remove product buildup (which helps with hair growth, BTW), balance natural oils, and restore a harmonious environment. Micro Hyaluronic Acid replenishes hydration to reduce flakes and itch-causing dryness. We recommend you apply this treatment and let it soak in for 5 minutes before hopping into the shower and rinsing, or follow with a scalp scrub. Or, it can be used overnight as an intensive scalp treatment. This product works beautifully for all hair types. Use 1-2 times a week for best results.

Step 2: Restore Scalp Hydration With a Scalp Oil

For particularly cantankerous scalps (itchy, dry, angry), apply the Harmonic Treatment Oil to soothe, replenish, and deliver essential vitamins to the skin. We love how this prewash ritual discourages frizz and ramps up shine and texture, no matter your hair type. The key players of evening primrose, macadamia, and tamanu oil, work overtime to provide moisture and promote healing. Apply the oil onto fingertips and gently massage into the scalp.

Step 3: Exfoliate The Scalp

No proper scalp detox is complete without a good scrub. Give your scalp a fresh start by exfoliating once a week to stimulate hair follicles, provide a deep cleaning, and remove product buildup. We've tested many a scalp scrub and can confirm - they're not all created equal! We were wow'ed by the high-performance True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub, which gently clarifies, exfoliates, and hydrates the scalp without microtears and irritation (and smells amazing as you wash). Hawaiian Red salt removes impurities and buildup, tea tree oil helps soothe inflammation and irritation, and the energizing peppermint tingle is worth the hype. After scrubbing, your scalp will feel noticeably cleaner, and your hair will be soft and voluminous.

Pssst. This scrub is gentle enough for sensitive scalps, which is not something its conventional counterparts can say. 

Step 4: Use A Gentle Natural Shampoo + Conditioner

Time to get squeaky clean. Follow your scrub-a-dub-dub with the Clarity Hairbath and Conditioner, our favourite fragrance-free duo ideal for those with allergies to essential oils or scalp or skin sensitivities such as dryness, flaking or irritation. It's formulated with powerful plant-based ingredients like comfrey leaf and Japanese swertia, which contain anti-inflammatory properties for a soothing, calming effect on the skin. Chufa milk, a plant extract packed with fortifying amino acids, supplies moisture, promotes elasticity, and brings antioxidant benefits to the hair and scalp. A little goes a long way with our highly concentrated formulas! Use less than you think.

GK ProTip: A double shampoo is recommended after a scalp treatment and scrub.

Step 5: Treat With The Hair Renew Daily Active Serum

You're almost at the finish line! Treat freshly washed hair with the lightweight Innersense Organic Beauty Hair Renew Daily Active Serum to double down on restoring harmony to a scalp in distress. This calming, soothing formula features hemp seed and tea tree oil to address common scalp conditions such as flaking, itching, dryness, and irritation. Antioxidant-rich Pea Sprout Extract helps fortify hair follicles to revitalize roots. Section wet or dry hair and apply 4-6 drops directly to the scalp and gently massage in for a calmer, revitalized scalp. This lightweight miracle blend just makes everything look better.

Step 6: Massage With The Clear Quartz Scalp Massager

Time for some serious Scalp TLC. This luxurious Clear Quartz Scalp Gua Sha Tool can be used in many ways: to gently exfoliate buildup, to massage in product (perfect for our scalp treatments mentioned above!) and to help release tension for an uplifting release of energy. Based on the ancient Chinese therapy of Gua Sha, which involves smoothing a sculpted massage tool over the face or body, a scalp massage with this comb feels positively life-changing. It's best done while being present and mindful, but works just as well while binging Netflix. However you fit it in, it will be worth it!

GK ProTip: If you're new to the art of Gua Sha, check out our pocket guide to relieving tension and improving circulation here.

Step 7: Protect Your Scalp

Shield your scalp from the elements by wearing a hat or regularly applying a natural powder SPF while in the sun, and avoid excessive heat styling. We lean heavily on the Innersense Organic Beauty Hair Love Prep Spray to shield strands from damage caused by thermal styling tools, UV rays, and environmental exposure. Brownie points for the oomph! This spritz plumps up hair, adding body and volume while giving a light hold on your style. 

Et voilà! Happy scalp, happy hair! Your scalp isn't just a blank canvas for your hair experiments; it's a bustling ecosystem of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and blood vessels. It's where the action begins, with oil production, cell turnover, and even the occasional rebellious dandruff flake. Ignoring your scalp's needs can lead to all sorts of annoyances, from dryness and irritation to excess oiliness and even hair loss. Not to mention, a healthy and balanced scalp is the ticket to getting the hair you want—the real magic happens right at the root! Treat the scalp with nourishing, skin-loving ingredients, and strands will flourish. If you have scalp health questions or are curious about incorporating Innersense into your natural hair care routine, contact your knowledgeable Green Kiss Educator today.

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