{"id":28332,"date":"2022-01-10T21:44:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T21:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=28332"},"modified":"2022-01-12T00:51:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T00:51:15","slug":"scalp-detox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/scalp-detox\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tried a Scalp Detox\u2014Here\u2019s What Happened"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re struggling with scalp issues or simply want to unlock your hair\u2019s full potential, a scalp detox<\/a> is the key. We tried the buzzy treatment to find out exactly how\u2014and if\u2014it works.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Ask me about my skincare routine<\/a>, and I\u2019ll tell you all about my sacred five-step lineup. Cleansing, moisturizing, and, of course, exfoliating are staples in my routine. But after years of struggling with greasy hair<\/a>, an itchy scalp, and stunted hair growth<\/a>, it never occurred to me that I needed to give my scalp the same amount of care. As someone who struggled with acne for years, I\u2019ve learned exfoliation<\/a> is key in shedding dead skin cells and ridding your complexion of unwanted bacteria. Turns out, your scalp benefits from that same type of exfoliation too. It\u2019s called a scalp detox, and it\u2019s a serious game changer when it comes to your hair health. Interested in trying one? Learn more about how a scalp detox works, my honest review of scalp detoxes, and the best at-home scalp detoxes to try.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is A Scalp Detox?<\/h2>\n\n\n

A scalp detox involves exfoliating the scalp to cleanse it thoroughly. Exfoliating removes buildup that accumulates over time (think: leftover product, dead skin cells, and oil and sweat). \u201cWith regular use of products, natural secretions, and environmental pollutants, the scalp will become congested,\u201d says Emma Fitzgerald, owner and hairstylist at The Salon in Chicago<\/a>. \u201cThe process of sloughing off this buildup is known as a scalp detox.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

All of that stuff sitting on your scalp and cause irritation and itching\u2014but it can mess with your hair growth too. If you have buildup blocking a hair follicle, your hair isn\u2019t able to grow properly. That\u2019s why exfoliating away all that gunk can unlock healthier, shinier hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Wondering how a scalp detox differs from a normal shampoo? Think of it like a facial. While you may wash your face daily, a facial treatment involves steam, exfoliation, masks, and extractions to cleanse the skin on a deeper level. A scalp detox works similarly\u2014it goes beyond a simple wash.<\/p>\n\n\n

Benefits of A Scalp Detox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The major benefit of a scalp detox is that it clears out the skin on your scalp, removing product buildup, dead skin cells, and dirt and oil. But there are many other benefits, Fitzgerald says, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n